DALLAS – WBAP/KLIF – As many as 200 homes and 50 businesses were damaged by a tornado Friday night, now confirmed by the National Weather Service as an EF-1 tornado in strength, with winds estimated at 95 miles an hour.
Governor Greg Abbott has deployed Texas Task Force 2 to to assist with cleanup. Emergency officials report at least 400 power poles down and requiring replacement.
A cluster of storms formed along the Red River Friday night, bringing hail the size of softballs and heavy rain, including flash flooding.
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