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NWS Confirms Tornado Damage in Northeast Texas

NWS Confirms Tornado Damage in Northeast Texas

(WBAP/KLIF) – At least two tornadoes touched down in Northeast Texas on Friday, according to the National Weather Service. Extensive storm damage was reported around the Sulphur Springs area. National Weather Service teams are assessing the destruction. The NWS confirmed an EF 2 tornado near Athens in Henderson County. NWS also confirmed a high end…MORE

More Details in Police High-Speed Chase Involving Baby

More Details in Police High-Speed Chase Involving Baby

(WBAP/KLIF) — Two brothers involved in a high speed chase with a baby in tow are behind bars. The incident occurred, Thursday, when Andy Guevara was driving a stolen Dodge Charger near Rockwall, sparking a police chase. Guevara ended up ditching the stolen car and, then, jumped into a white SUV driven by his brother,…MORE

Judge Glen Whitley Gives His Final ‘State of the County’

Judge Glen Whitley Gives His Final ‘State of the County’

(WBAP/KLIF) — More than a quarter century of service ends for a Tarrant County judge. After 26 years of service, Tarrant County Judge Glen Whitley gave his final ‘State of the County’ address, Friday, at the Worthington Renaissance Hotel in Fort Worth. A packed house at the Worthington heard Judge Whitley’s final State of the…MORE

Severe Weather Powers through North Texas

Severe Weather Powers through North Texas

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Severe Weather moved through North Texas and impacted areas of the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex. Several tornado warnings were issued south, west and north of the immediate metroplex with footage of a tornado on the ground in southeastern Kaufman County. DFW Airport recorded a 63 mile per hour wind gust at one…MORE

Tornado Watch Issued for North Texas

Tornado Watch Issued for North Texas

The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch until 8:00 PM Friday for portions of North Central and Northwest Texas, Northwest Arkansas and Eastern and Southern Oklahoma. Primary threats include possible tornadoes, scattered damaging winds with gusts up to 80 mph. Scattered large hail is also possible. Counties in the Watch Area include Anderson,…MORE