Tornado rolls through Denton area
Update 7:18 p.m.
The flash flood warning for Denton and Cooke counties has been extended until 11:15 p.m. Updates will come as new information is available.
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Akshay Mirchandani / Sports Editor
A storm that brought heavy rains, gusty winds and a confirmed tornado rolled through the Denton area on Sunday afternoon. Denton County was under a tornado warning from 2 to 3 p.m. and remains under a tornado watch until 9 p.m.
The brunt of the storm missed the University of North Texas campus, but a tornado was confirmed near the Golden Triangle Mall area. The rest of the storm brought heavy rains and wind to the rest of the city.
The pictures below from journalism junior Matthew Brown show downed trees at houses near Lindsey street and McCormick street, and a damaged Motel 6 sign on Fort Worth Drive.
Damage from wind and tornado in Denton. @NBCDFWWeather @weatherchannel @weather @ntdaily @DentonRC pic.twitter.com/yRzqmLyvmU
— Matthew Brown (@MattBrownNews) May 10, 2015
A resident in The Grove apartments took a video of high winds that rolled through the complex on Fort Worth Drive and Interstate 35.
Call me storm chaser. pic.twitter.com/HvQBfVzQc5
— Mike O (@MoneyMike972) May 10, 2015
Further destruction was captured by UNT professor Amos Magliocco on 377, including roof damage sustained by Layalina Mediterranean Restaurant and Lounge.
Damage along 377 near I-35 in Denton. pic.twitter.com/liiVzgc6Ve
— Amos Magliocco (@amosmagliocco) May 10, 2015
The Denton Police Department is urging people to stay off the streets because of flooding and any potential damages. Current reports from NBC DFW show the city receiving 1.61 inches since midnight. A flash flood warning has been issued until 7:15 p.m.
Please, PLEASE do NOT drive through the area!
— DENTON POLICE DEPT (@DENTONPD) May 10, 2015
The DFW Red Cross tweeted it is opening a shelter for anyone in Denton that was affected by the storm and needs somewhere to stay for the night.
We are opening a shelter at Denia Recreation Center (1001 Parvin Street) in #Denton for anyone who needs a safe place to stay. #dfwwx
— Red Cross DFW (@RedCrossDFW) May 10, 2015
This post will be updated with any developments on damages as the day continues.
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