Gordon ISD closed Monday due to storm damage
The Brief
Gordon ISD schools will be closed Monday.
The district says there is a lot of storm damage in Gordon.
A tornado warning was issued in Palo Pinto County at 7:21 p.m.
GORDON, Texas - Gordon ISD schools will be closed on Monday due to damage from severe storms that moved through the area on Sunday night.
What we know
Gordon ISD announced they would not be having school on Monday due to "substantial" damage.
The district says there is a lot of storm damage in Gordon, which is more than 60 miles west of Fort Worth.
A tornado warning was issued for Palo Pinto County at 7:21 on Sunday night.
The district says that no life-threatening injuries occurred.
Gordon ISD asked for everyone, including staff, to stay off campus and away from the football and baseball field.
What we don't know
The extent of the damage is not known. Crews will assess the damage at sunrise.
What they're saying
"While we are devastated, we are Gordon strong. We will get through this. Sending our prayers and love to each and everyone in our community!" wrote the district on Facebook.
The Source
Information in this article comes from Gordon ISD and the National Weather Service.
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