NORTH TEXAS (CBSDFW.COM) — Widespread damage across North Texas this morning — especially in and around Dallas — after severe weather moved through the area Sunday evening. A tornado touched down in Dallas, causing major damage to homes, businesses and more. The storms also left a trail of destruction in Richardson and Midlothian Texas.
Early reports indicate that six people were taken to the hospital from storm related injuries. So far, there are no other reports of casualties.
Just after 9 p.m., people in Dallas County were warned to take shelter immediately as a tornado moved across Dallas north of Love Field.
Another line of storms moved through North Texas just hours later, affecting the same areas hit just hours before.
WATCH: Tornado Touches Down In Dallas
There were multiple reports of damage along Interstate-635 in North Dallas — where many cars, houses and businesses were destroyed.
CBS 11 Chief Meteorologist Scott Padgett estimates that with the damage seen, winds may have reached or exceeded 111 mph.
Storm Damage near Pemberton Drive at Tibbs Street In Dallas
Heavy damage was seen at the intersection of Bowser at Buckingham in RIchardson with buildings, trees and power lines hit hard.
In Dallas near the intersection of Pemberton Drive at Tibbs Street, buildings in Dallas lost their roofs, windows were damaged and at least one car was seen flipped on its side.
Storm Damage near Pemberton Drive at Tibbs Street In Dallas
Trees and utility poles were snapped in half and many buildings in the area were damaged or destroyed. First responders were searching the immediate neighborhood for survivors and people who may have been trapped after the tornado moved through the Metroplex.
The Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport had a ground stop for arriving traffic for quite some time and Dallas ISD and other districts are assessing impacted areas to determine school cancellations.
Due to tonight’s storms, Dallas ISD has crews assessing damage in the impacted areas to determine if classes will be cancelled at certain schools.
Stay tuned to the Dallas ISD website and social channels for updates on possible cancellations and additional information.
— Dallas ISD (@dallasschools) October 21, 2019
Since multiple residents are now displaced due to the storms, Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson said that the Bachman Recreation Center is now open and Red Cross will be on site to assist those affected.
As of 2 a.m. Monday, there were about 95,000 people throughout North Texas without power, according to Oncor.
Damage was also seen parts of Midlothian, especially to the Lighthouse Church. The city’s school district also said it has canceled classes Monday due to power outages.