A First Alert Weather Day was in effect on Tuesday due to strong to severe storms that produced large hail and damaging winds, causing widespread damage across North Texas. As the severe weather moved through the metroplex,

The storm, part of a system stretching from Iowa to Texas, was expected to intensify, bringing the threat of blizzards, tornadoes and damaging winds across the central and southern United States.

The past 18 hours have seen severe weather in North Texas, including thunderstorms and wind gusts up to 83 mph. High wind warnings and advisories are in effect, with gusty conditions expected to continue into tomorrow.