At least eight people were killed in North Texas after severe storms and tornadoes slammed the area Saturday, according to police.
Several buildings, including two local churches, were destroyed in a tornado in the Ellis County area just before 6 p.m. CT, as other parts of the state braced for what some forecasters are calling a "historic" blizzard.
"We have destroyed and damaged homes," tweeted Stephanie Parker, Ellis County emergency manager. "Please do not get out on the roads if you do not have to."
At least five of the fatalities occurred near Interstate 30 and the George Bush Turnpike northeast of Dallas as multiple cars became caught in the severe weather. Several vehicles plunged as far as 17 feet from a bridge in the area, Garland Police spokesman Mike Hatfield said.
Additional people could have perished, he said.
Tornadoes and blizzards in the same weekend? What is happening?
I live a couple hours west of Dallas where the blizzard is supposed to be worse. We are under a winter storm warning until 9am Monday at least, and the forecast says the blizzard will hit around 5pm tomorrow. It's already been hailing and storming here all day today.
Can a mod move it for me please?
