Severe storms expected in North Texas Friday before weekend calm
Storms containing large hail, damaging winds, and even an isolated tornado will be possible with the threats lasting into the evening.
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Severe storms expected in North Texas before weekend calm
A First Alert Weather Day has been announced for Friday due to expected severe storms in North Texas, including wind gusts up to 60 mph, large hail, and significant flooding, before a nice weekend.
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Severe storms expected in North Texas Friday before weekend calm
Storms containing large hail, damaging winds, and even an isolated tornado will be possible with the threats lasting into the evening.
Dense fog advisory in effect for parts of North Texas until 10 a.m. Thursday
Dense fog could impact the Thursday morning commute.
Dense fog advisory in effect for parts of North Texas following heavy rainfall
Until 10 a.m., a dense fog advisory is in effect for parts of North Texas, including Tarrant and Dallas counties. Northern counties, including Denton and Collin, aren't part of the advisory.
Sunny, warm Thursday ins tore after a stormy day in North Texas
We'll start the day with some cloud coverage, then we'll see more sunshine into the afternoon, with highs in the mid-80s and just light winds. Humidity will also be slightly lower.
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Severe storms expected in North Texas Friday before weekend calm
Storms containing large hail, damaging winds, and even an isolated tornado will be possible with the threats lasting into the evening.
Millions of asylum-seekers left waiting in immigration court backlog
While illegal migrant crossings have dropped, immigration courts now have a historically high volume of cases
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The Uvalde police chief said his department is "working diligently" to identify the culprits.
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He occasionally visits a tree in the parking lot where his life nearly ended.
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Plans have been announced to build a second house to accommodate more scholars.
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