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Severe storms hit North Texas, leaving thousands without power and raising flooding concerns

Storm clouds surround Tarrant County Courthouse.
Tom Fox/The Dallas Morning News
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AP
Debris flies through the air as howling winds accompanied by a line of storms approach the old Tarrant County Courthouse in downtown Fort Worth on March 2, 2023.

Severe storms swept through North Texas over the weekend, leaving over 47,000 residents without power and raising concerns about flash flooding. The storms, which began overnight, knocked out power to thousands customers.

The storms brought heavy wind gusts and rainfall across the region.

These included rescue teams to assist stranded drivers, road-clearing saw crews, and teams dedicated to supporting agricultural recovery in the wake of potential crop and livestock damage.

As the storm system moves on, Forecasters predict a chances of storms throughout the week. Localized flooding remains a concern in areas already impacted by the heavy rain.

The forecast also calls for cooler temperatures, with highs peaking in the mid-80s throughout the week. Monday night into Tuesday morning may bring more scattered storms, along with the possibility of large hail and gusty winds.

This story has been updated to remove unattributed information.

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Born in London, Morning Producer and Podcast Host Katherine Hobbs has lived across the U.S. since 2001. Prior to joining ËÄ»¢Ó°Ôº, she produced three podcasts for WJCT Public Media and Florida Public Media and wrote for Jacksonville Magazine, Autism Parenting Magazine and EU Jacksonville, among others. Katherine is thrilled to return to Texas after briefly living in Austin to share the stories that impact our North Texas community. When she’s not working, Katherine can be found admiring public libraries and visiting penguin colonies around the world.