Excessive Heat Continues in the Western and Southern U.S. Through the Independence Day Holiday

Excessive heat with potential records will continue to impact much of the West through Independence Day and into next week. Triple digit high temperatures are expected this weekend in parts of the Pacific Northwest. Dangerous heat will persist this week in the Southern Plains, Gulf Coast, Southeast, and Mid-Atlantic. Heat index values will approach or exceed 110 degrees at times. Read More >

North Dallas and Richardson

Rowlett/Sachse/Wylie

Van Zandt County

Ellis County

The initial tornado damage in Dallas was observed near I-35E and Walnut Hill. The damage path continued east between Walnut Hill and Royal Lane, through Preston Hollow to near North Central Expressway (US 75) and Forest Lane. Additional tornado damage was observed near the intersection of Audelia Road and Buckingham Road in Richardson. The strongest damage was rated EF3 with winds near 140 mph.

Coppedge Lane - Uprooted Tree

Hillcrest Road - Home Roof Damage

North Haven Home - Wall Collapse

North Haven Home - Roof Damage

Royal Lane Fire Station

Royal Lane Home - Roof Damage

Royal Lane Home - Roof Damage

Walnut Hill/Shady Trail Strip Mall

Walnut Hill - Large Retail Building

Walnut Hill - Small Retail Building

Walnut Hill - Apartments

Walnut Hill - Small Professional Building

The National Weather Service found EF1 tornado damage on Hickox Road (Rowlett) near the President George Bush Turnpike and on Eastview Drive (Sachse). Wind speeds were estimated at 100 mph.

Additional tornado damage was observed on Larkin Lane in Rowlett, elsehwere in the Pleasant Valley area of Sachse, and on Elm Grove Lane in Wylie.

Straight-line wind damage was found in Rockwall.

A National Weather Service survey found EF0 tornado damage along CR 3849 north of Wills Point (Van Zandt County). Wind speeds were estimated to be 80 mph.

Damage was reported in Midlothian, Oak Leaf, and Ferris. Details will be added as they become available.

Wind Damage Near Baxter Elementary

Westmoreland and Lariat Circle in Oak Leaf