DALLAS – A severe weather threat returned to North Texas on Tuesday evening with reports of massive hail and several possible tornadoes.
At least two people were sent to the hospital and numerous structures were damaged in Mineral Wells, which was one of the hardest hit areas.
Hail as big as baseballs fell in cities, including Cresson and Godley in Johnson County.
FOX 4 viewer Robert Adcox shared this photo of today’s storms from his flight.
Live Updates
8:15 p.m. Severe Thunderstorm Warnings
All Tornado Warnings have currently expired. Severe Thunderstorm Warnings remain in effect for Hill, Ellis, and Navarro counties through 9 p.m. According to FOX 4 Meteorologist Dan Henry, these storms are still producing hail but are now on a weakening trend.
Officials in Mineral Wells are planning to give a news conference at 8:30 p.m. on the injuries and damage following a possible tornado there.
7:55 p.m. Tornado Warning in Hill County
There’s a new Tornado Warning in effect for central Hill County through 8:15 p.m.
7:40 p.m. Severe Thunderstorm Warning in Ellis, Hill & Johnson Counties
A Tornado Warning remains in effect for parts of Hill County through 8 p.m.
Severe Thunderstorm Warnings have also been issued for southern Johnson County and northwestern Hill County through 8:15 p.m., as well as southeastern Johnson, northern Hill, and southwestern Ellis counties until 8 p.m.
7:25 p.m. Mineral Wells Tornado Damage
Photos from storm chaser Michael Beard show significant damage to homes in Mineral Wells after a tornado was spotted in the area. The NWS is expected to send a survey team to that area on Wednesday to confirm the strength of the storm.
7:15 p.m. Tornado Warning in Johnson and Hill Counties
A new Tornado Warning is in effect for south central Johnson County and northwestern Hill County through 8 p.m.
7 p.m. Tornado Warning in Johnson County
A new Tornado Warning has been issued for southern Johnson County near Cleburne through 7:30 p.m.
The radar indicates rotation and trained storm spotters have reported at least a rotating wall cloud in the area near FM 916, just north of Rio Vista.
6:40 p.m. Large Hail in Johnson County
The Tornado Warning for Johnson County will expire soon, but the large hail continues to fall in that area. While the official report is up to golfball-sized hail, FOX 4 viewers have submitted photos of hail that appears to be up to 3 inches in diameter.
6:20 p.m. Tornado Warning in Johnson County
A new Tornado Warning has been issued for western Johnson County until 6:45 p.m. The NWS reports a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Cresson, or 12 miles northeast of Granbury, moving southeast at 25 mph. Hail could be the size of baseballs.
6:15 p.m. Grapefruit-Sized Hail
There are reports of baseball and grapefruit-sized hail falling near Cresson near Hood, Parker, and Johnson counties.
6:10 p.m. Mineral Wells Damage
According to the NWS, a tornado was spotted along Highway 180 about three miles east of Mineral Wells at 5:10 p.m. Tuesday. Injuries have been reported and structures have been damaged.
Video from a FOX 4 viewer shows extensive damage near the Parker Hannifin facility on Washington Road.
6 p.m. Severe Thunderstorm Warning in Dallas and Tarrant Counties
The storms are approaching the DFW Metroplex. A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is now in effect for northeastern Tarrant County and northern Dallas County through 7 p.m.
Northern Johnson County, southeastern Parker County, southwestern Tarrant County, and northeastern Hood County are also under Severe Thunderstorm Warnings through 7 p.m.
5:45 p.m. Tornado Warning in Parker County
A Tornado Warning remains in effect for Parker County through 6:15 p.m.
FOX 4 is also starting to receive reports of possible damage near Mineral Wells and Cool.
5:10 p.m. Tornado near Mineral Wells
The NWS reports an observed tornado along Highway 180 just west of Cool, or 3 miles east of Mineral Wells with damaging winds and golf ball-sized hail.
5:05 p.m. Billard Ball Hail
The FOX 4 Weather team has received reports of up to billard ball-sized hail near Rhome in Wise County.
5 p.m. Tornado Warning in Parker and Palo Pinto Counties
A new Tornado Warning has been issued for central Parker County and and east central Palo Pinto County through 5:45 p.m. A severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado and golf ball sized hail was reported north of Mineral Wells.
4:50 p.m. Severe Thunderstorm Warning in Denton and Tarrant Counties
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is now in effect for Denton, Parker, Tarrant and Wise counties through 6 p.m.
The NWS will allow the Tornado Warning for Parker and Wise counties to expire.
4:45 p.m. Possible Tornado in Wise County
Radar indicates a possible tornado near Cottondale in Wise County.
FOX 4 Meteorologist Josh Johns reports seeing some broad rotation in that area.
DFW Weather: Tornado Warning issued in Wise County
Severe storms are moving through North Texas. FOX 4 meteorologists Dan Henry, Kylie Capps and Josh Johns take a look at the current conditions in Wise County as a tornado warning is in effect in Wise County on April 28, 2026.
4:40 p.m. Tornado Warning for Wise and Parker Counties
The NWS has issued Tornado Warnings for Wise and Parker counties through 5 p.m.
4:20 p.m. Large Hail in Jack County
According to the FOX 4 Weather team, there have been reports of hail up to the size of ping pong and golf balls in Jack, Palo Pinto, and Young counties.
Tuesday Forecast
A cold front moving into the region will keep storm chances high. A morning disturbance is bringing showers and storms primarily near the Red River, with more scattered activity expected this afternoon and evening as the front approaches.
Some storms are likely to become severe, capable of producing damaging winds and very large hail. While the tornado threat remains low, an isolated touchdown cannot be ruled out. Afternoon highs will reach the mid-80s before conditions quiet down overnight.
The upgrade to a Level 4 Moderate risk does NOT mean that storms are expected to be worse than we’ve been discussing. However, it does mean that the threat for very large hail is highlighted a little more.
According to the FOX 4 Weather team, the timeline has not changed. People should stay weather aware beginning in the early afternoon as storms redevelop to the north and then around the rush hour for the Metroplex.
Victims identified in Parker and Wise county tornadoes
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..
Authorities have identified two people killed after tornadoes ripped through Parker and Wise counties last weekend.
The family of Juan Madrid, 51, confirmed he was killed when an EF-2 tornado struck Runaway Bay on Saturday evening. The tornado lifted the Madrid family’s mobile home, killing Madrid and injuring his wife and two adult children.
“They went to the property and they said it was a horror story,” said Alisha Recklein, a family friend. “Like nothing was there. The house was gone. His family was laying around.”
Madrid’s wife and daughter are being treated at a Dallas hospital for broken bones, while his youngest son sustained bruises and cuts. The family had lived in Wise County for years; their home was completely destroyed.
In Parker County, the family of Kathleen Lietzke confirmed she was killed when a tornado hit Springtown. In a statement, her family described her as a “doer” who loved her family deeply.
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Springtown ISD remains closed
Dallas Weather: April 28 noon forecast
FOX 4 Weather Meteorologist Berkeley Taylor talks about the upgraded risk for severe weather in Dallas-Fort Worth on Tuesday evening, including possible large hail.
Springtown ISD schools will remain closed Tuesday. District officials noted that more than 30% of the community is still without power and many families are continuing recovery efforts.
7-Day Forecast
The cold front will shift southward Wednesday, bringing cloud cover, cooler temperatures, and lingering slight chances for rain. A new disturbance will bring scattered storms on Thursday, followed by more widespread heavy rain on Friday. Fortunately, conditions are expected to dry out just in time for the weekend.
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The Source: Information in this article comes from the FOX 4 Weather Team and the National Weather Service.
