23 are dead across the US after weekend tornadoes. Texas is getting battered again

Severe storms hit the Dallas-Fort Worth area, causing power outages and disrupting schools and polling places. As the storm moved towards Houston, residents braced for impact. The storms, which included hurricane-force winds and hail, led to over a million power outages in Texas. The severe weather followed a weekend of deadly storms from Texas to Kentucky, resulting in fatalities. Cleanup efforts are underway, but the threat of severe weather, including flash floods, continues in Texas and Oklahoma.

What were some of the immediate effects of the storms in the Dallas-Fort Worth area?

• Closure of all airports

• Complete shutdown of public transport

• Disruption of school districts and power outages

• Evacuation of the entire city

What tragic event occurred in Mercer County, Kentucky, as a result of the storms?

• A flood swept away several homes

• A woman died when a tree fell on her house

• A tornado destroyed a local school

• A bridge collapsed due to heavy rain

How many people died in the small community of Valley View, Texas, due to a tornado?

• Three

• Five

• Seven

• Nine

What weather conditions are forecasters warning about in northern and Central Texas?

• Heatwaves

• Heavy snowfall

• Flash floods

• Extreme drought

What was the impact of the recent storm in Houston mentioned in the transcript?

• Complete evacuation of the city

• Significant power outages and eight fatalities

• Minimal damage with no casualties

• Only minor disruptions to daily life