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FOX 4 camera breaks due to strong winds
The camera at DFW Airport was shaking in the strong winds before breaking during severe weather in North Texas Thursday.
DALLAS - Severe storms that hit North Texas Thursday evening is causing some damage.
The National Weather Service issued a Tornado Watch for the entire region through 10 p.m. and many took photos and video of the storms and the destruction they left behind.
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Hail in North Texas
Parts of North Texas got plenty of hail during Thursday's storms.
Hail as big as baseballs reportedly fell in the northern parts of the Metroplex.
Many clips out North Texas cities showed strong winds doing damage.
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Strong winds hit North Texas ahead of storm line
Strong winds threw debris and trash and even broke a camera as the storm lines arrive in North Texas.
In Weatherford, FOX 4 viewer Austin Allison captured video of the strong winds ripping the roof off of building.
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Strong winds do damage in Weatherford
Austin Allison sent video of the damage on Thursday night.
Dave Munsie shared his video of the howling winds in Haltom City.
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Severe weather hits Haltom City
FOX 4 viewer Dave Munsie shared his video of the strong winds whipping around the rain.
Thousands of people were left without power due to the storms. Linda Sheldon in Arlington was surprised when the strong winds led to a huge power flash near her.
READ MORE: Severe storms knock out power for many in North Texas
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Severe weather leads to huge power flash in Arlington
Linda Sheldon was driving in Arlington when she was taken by surprise by an enormous power flash
Just before 6:30 p.m. Dallas County was placed under a Tornado Warning. Sirens went off in many cities around the area.
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Dallas weather: Severe weather sirens go off in Downtown Dallas
A tornado warning was issued on Thursday evening.
Chainsaws were hard at work in a Hurst neighborhood where straight-line winds whipped through in a relentless fury, toppling massive trees.
"We thank the Lord above. He was taking care of us," said Mary Reyna. "A lot of people got worse than us. We just pray for them."
Several neighbors on Donald Court were home and heard the ground buckle beneath two huge trees just a few feet apart
"We heard this fall down, and my mom came through last night and noticed all of them," said Lucy King. "This morning, we were coming through and looking at it and mom asked if we could help."
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Suspected tornados, straight-line winds cause damage across North Texas
Severe storms Thursday night caused widespread power outages and lots of damage across North Texas.
Fortunately, the falling trees did not damage homes.
Karl Frank is thankful for that.
"You could hear another crack a little bit. Then about another 30 seconds, you hear another crack and it got louder you know. I was like oh that’s probably that tree," he said. "Open the door and sure enough here it is laying in the front yard. Thankfully it went this way and not toward the house."
MORE STORM COVERAGE:
- North Texas school districts cancel after-school activities due to severe weather
- Flights canceled ahead of Thursday's severe storms in North Texas
- What's the difference between Tornado Watch and Tornado Warning?
- Severe Weather Safety: What you need to know
FOX 4 viewers shared images of the storm and hail falling.
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