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CBS News
19-05-2025
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1 tornado touched down near Gordon, Texas during night of severe storms, National Weather Service says
Storm surveys are underway following a night of severe weather across North Texas. As of Monday afternoon, at least one tornado has been confirmed near the City of Gordon, located about 66 miles west of Fort Worth. Gordon ISD canceled classes for the week due to extensive damage on campus from the storms. The tornado, an EF-1, had winds reach up to 105 mph, according to the National Weather Service. The NWS said other storm tracks and locations are still being assessed. Severe storms could return Tuesday afternoon, evening The NWS Storm Prediction Center has highlighted an enhanced risk, level 3 out of 5, for severe storms Monday afternoon and evening. It covers all of North Texas. CBS News Texas All modes of severe weather are possible; however, due to the environmental factors, there is a significant threat for large hail and tornadoes. This means that storms have the potential of developing hailstones that could get up to 2" in diameter or larger along with strong tornadoes. CBS News Texas Three tornadoes caught on camera in Palo Pinto County Sunday evening, CBS News Texas First Alert Storm Chaser Jason McLaughlin caught video near Santo in Palo Pinto County, showing three tornadoes.
CBS News
19-05-2025
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- CBS News
Severe storm damage prompts Gordon ISD school closure Monday
A rural North Texas school district canceled classes on Monday after a night of severe storms. Gordon ISD, located in Palo Pinto County, had extensive damage to school property and asked staff and students to stay off campus while emergency crews and insurance adjusters investigate. There was also no power in the City of Gordon as several light poles and power lines were down. A CBS News Texas crew in Gordon Monday morning reported a building that appeared to belong to the school was missing its roof and its walls were ripped off. Bleachers at the school's baseball field were also mangled. Mangled bleachers seen in Gordon, Texas following a night of severe storms that prompted Gordon ISD to cancel school. CBS News Texas According to Gordon ISD, no life-threatening injuries were reported. "We can't thank you enough for the outpouring of love," a post on Gordon ISD's Facebook page read. "While we are devastated, we are Gordon strong," the post continued. "We will get through this. Sending our prayers and love to each and every one in our community!" Gordon ISD has one school campus, located in the central part of town. Gordon is about 67 miles west of Fort Worth. Severe storms rip across North Texas on May 18 Multiple funnel clouds were spotted by CBS News Texas Storm Chaser Jason McLaughlin in Palo Pinto County Sunday evening. A tornado was confirmed over Strawn, about 8 miles west of Gordon. A tornado hasn't been confirmed in Gordon.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
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- Yahoo
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.
