North Texas is under a tornado watch and severe thunderstorm warning as severe weather swept through the region early Tuesday morning. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a tornado watch for all of North Texas until 11 a.m. Several severe thunderstorm warnings were also in effect for parts of North Texas, including Wise, Parker, Jack, and Palo Pinto counties, until 5 a.m. The storms brought damaging winds, large hail, and the possibility of spin-up tornadoes.

The severe weather arrived in the early morning hours, with a line of storms moving quickly across North Texas at speeds of up to 55 mph. These storms were accompanied by significant lightning. CBS News Texas meteorologists issued a First Alert Weather Day due to the severe storms followed by a windy afternoon. A CBS News Texas storm chaser reported 60 mph winds in Bridgeport. The NWS cautioned that wind gusts could reach up to 75 mph, and isolated storms might produce hail up to 1.5 inches in diameter.

The NWS advised residents to have multiple ways to receive weather warnings and to know where to go in case of severe weather. They recommended seeking shelter in a sturdy building, staying away from windows, and avoiding stopping under overpasses if in a car. A wind advisory is in effect for all of North Texas until 9 p.m. Tuesday, with wind gusts potentially reaching 50 mph. The NWS also warned of an elevated to critical fire risk in areas west of I-35 due to the warm, breezy, and dry conditions.

Various counties in North Texas were affected by the warnings, including Montague, Cooke, Grayson, Denton, Parker, Tarrant, Hamilton, Bell, Bosque, Hill, McLennan, Coryell, Bosque, Falls, Hill, Limestone, Navarro, Freestone, Anderson, and Mills5. The storms prompted weather sirens to sound in Fort Worth and Dallas around 5:30 a.m. Residents were urged to stay alert, monitor weather updates, and take necessary precautions to stay safe. The NWS emphasized the importance of securing outdoor belongings, charging devices, and having emergency supplies ready.