National Weather Service confirms EF-3 and EF-1 tornadoes strike North Texas

8 articles · Updated · WFAA.com · Apr 29

An EF-3 tornado hit Mineral Wells and an EF-1 struck east of Rio Vista on Tuesday, injuring five people and producing peak winds of 90 mph.
The National Weather Service assessed widespread damage in the Metroplex, with Mineral Wells experiencing the most severe destruction from the storms.
Other storm tracks and damage are still under assessment, following a weekend when tornadoes killed two people in Parker and Wise Counties.

Beyond the tornadoes, what was the full impact of the destructive 'softball-sized' hail that hit North Texas?

What lessons from the Mineral Wells destruction can help build tornado-proof communities in the future?

Why did one town suffer catastrophic damage while a nearby county's tornado caused no major injuries?

Is the destructive EF-3 in Texas proof that Tornado Alley isn't shifting east, but expanding?

With nearly 300 tornadoes this year, is America prepared for an unprecedented season of severe weather?

How does the eastward shift in tornado activity change the risk for millions living in the Midwest and Southeast?