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The National Weather Service says the deadly tornadoes that ripped through Granbury and Cleburne Wednesday, were an EF-4 and an EF-3, respectively. (credit: cbsdfw.com)

EF-3 Tornado Strikes Cleburne

In Johnson County the tornado that touched down in Cleburne has been given a preliminary EF-3 rating. Weather investigators say the most significant damage was just east of Lake Pat Cleburne.

2013/05/16

(credit: Chuck Schechner/KRLD NewsRadio 1080)

NWS: Estimated 16 North Texas Tornadoes, Some EF-3 & EF-4

Officials with the National Weather Service (NWS) have determined the strength of several tornadoes that touched down across North Texas Wednesday night. As of Thursday afternoon NWS officials estimate that 12 tornadoes touched down.

CBSDFW.COM–2013/05/16

6 Dead After North Texas Tornado Outbreak

At least six people were confirmed dead, more are missing, and extensive damage was reported after tornadoes slammed into the town of Granbury on Wednesday evening.

2013/05/15

Garland Getting New Tornado Siren System

Tornado sirens are a common sight across North Texas and, despite newer technologies like cell phones and weather radios, many local government officials still believe that these sirens have a place in the community.

2013/04/17

Heavy rain drops fall and create bubbles in a puddle. (credit: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

Did Two Day Rain Event Help Lake Levels?

This last rain helped our low water supplies, but it left many wanting more.

CBS 11–2013/01/10

Winter Weather Advisory Remains In Place Through Early Morning Commute

Christmas Day started with rain and thunderstorms, producing lightning and small hail. By midday the rain changed to snow, which fell sideways in many cases due to the strong winds.

2012/12/25

White Christmas May Be Blowing Our Way

Mother Nature is trying to bring a White Christmas to North Texas and is doing so with a potent storm system that will be a lot of bark with a little bite. And the bark won’t be the snow! It will be the wind.

2012/12/24

(Photo credit: Kent Chapline, CBSDFW.COM)

Man Dies After Getting Compacted In Trash Truck

A man thought to be in his mid-40s was critically injured Wednesday morning after getting crushed inside a trash truck.

2012/12/12

These hail stones dropped down in Southlake. (credit: Gary Sutton)

Tarrant Tops Texas List Of County-By-County Hailstorms

According to a new list, Tarrant County is first in the state when it comes to number of hailstorms.

2012/11/21

False Alarm Wakes Fort Worth Residents Early Thursday

At a time when most people in North Texas are asleep, Fort Worth residents were rattled out of a deep slumber. Just after 1:30 a.m. Thursday morning, all 153 of the outdoor warnings sirens in in the city of Fort Worth suddenly went off simultaneously.

2012/10/18

Dark clouds provide a backdrop for power lines. (credit: David McNew/Newsmakers)

Storms Knock Out Power Across DFW

Utility officials said that about 15,000 homes and businesses in North Texas are still without electricity after a series of overnight storms.

2012/08/15

North Texas Storms Knock Out Electricity

Storms across North Texas have knocked out power to thousands of homes and businesses. Oncor reported more than 22,000 customers without electricity on Monday morning.

2012/08/13