LIVE Dallas weather: More storms and flood risks expected as tornado cleanup begins in Mineral Wells

DALLAS - North Texas is not out of the woods yet as a series of weather disturbances is expected to persist through the workweek. The forecast follows a destructive Tuesday that saw extensive storm damage and a confirmed tornado near the DFW Metroplex.

North Texas Weather Forecast: Wednesday Storm Risks

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After extensive storm damage Tuesday, showers and storms are still possible throughout the rest of the week. Meteorologist Ali Turiano has your forecast.

A weak disturbance will maintain showers and isolated thunderstorms throughout Wednesday. While the severe weather threat remains low, the highest storm coverage is expected south and east of the Metroplex. These storms may bring small hail, frequent lightning, and locally heavy rainfall. 

While activity is possible at any point during the day, the highest likelihood for the Metroplex will be Wednesday afternoon. Temperatures will remain mild, ranging from the 60s to mid-70s.

DFW 7-Day Forecast: Heavy Rain and Flood Warnings

The wet pattern continues into the late week as another round of widespread showers and non-severe storms arrives Thursday. By Friday, a final round of heavy rain is expected to increase the regional flood threat. Total rainfall accumulations are expected to reach between 1 and 3 inches by Friday night. 

North Texas will finally dry out Saturday, though cooler-than-normal temperatures will persist through Sunday.

Mineral Wells Tornado Damage

Mineral Wells officials give update on severe weather

Mineral Wells city officials give the latest severe weather update on the possible thunderstorms and tornadoes in the area.

The National Weather Service confirmed a tornado touched down along U.S. Highway 180, approximately three miles east of Mineral Wells, at 5:10 p.m. Tuesday. City officials reported a large area of structural damage, with several buildings completely destroyed. The damage path appeared to begin on the northeast side of the Country Club Estates community and traveled southeast toward the National Vietnam War Museum, a distance of nearly three miles.

Two people were transported to area hospitals for treatment, while several others were treated on-site for minor injuries. As of Wednesday morning, no fatalities have been reported from the Mineral Wells storm. 

Emergency Shelters

Baseball-sized hail falls overnight in North Texas

More storms could be on the way for some after hail hit parts of the Metroplex last night.

For those displaced by the weather, a shelter has been established in the Mineral Wells High School cafeteria, where representatives from the American Red Cross are providing assistance.

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Parker and Wise County Storm Updates: Tornado Fatalities Identified

Two people killed in Texas tornadoes now identified

The Madrid family tells me Juan Madrid was provider of the family and will be missed more than words can describe. Some of the family members, friends, neighbors are back out at the site today just trying to find any valuables..

The Mineral Wells tornado is the third to strike the region since the weekend. Authorities have identified two victims killed during Saturday’s storms in Parker and Wise counties. In Wise County, 51-year-old Juan Madrid died when an EF-2 tornado destroyed his family’s mobile home in Runaway Bay. His wife and two adult children remain hospitalized in Dallas with serious injuries.

In Parker County, the family of Kathleen Lietzke confirmed she was killed when a tornado struck Springtown. Her family described her as a "doer" who was deeply devoted to her family. Due to the ongoing recovery efforts and widespread power outages, Springtown ISD schools remain closed Wednesday.

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