A new cold front leaves tornadoes and heavy hail in several areas of Texas

Texas, the central Gulf Coast and the Southeast Plains will be affected this weekend by a cold front that could bring the risk of strong winds and heavy rain. Snow will also fall over the Northern Plains and parts of the Midwest and Great Lakes regions.

The National Weather Service warned of a possibility of wind gusts up to 70 mph. Temperatures will drop Friday night and are forecast to potentially drop in parts of North Texas. This area is under an increased risk for severe thunderstorms along with parts of Oklahoma and Arkansas.

Damage in Texas

Thunderstorms and high winds caused damage to some facilities Thursday in Texas. Images posted on social media showed darkening skies as the storm system moved through the center of the state.

In Irving, Texas, an automobile dealership was destroyed due to the force of the wind gusts. The intensity of the winds caused part of the establishment’s roof to fall to the ground.

A tornado and hail were the main causes for alarm on social media, where users shared images that confirmed the National Weather Service’s warnings.