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Tornado caught on video in Southeast Texas
By CBS Texas at CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW
· June 21, 2026
· 1 min read
New video shows a tornado touching down near the Gulf in southeast Texas. A driver captured the funnel cloud as it formed, but officials say there were no reports of injuries or damage despite the intense weather.
Key takeaway A driver captured the funnel cloud as it formed, but officials say there were no reports of injuries or damage despite the intense weather.
Why this matters in Southlake News
The tornado caught on video in southeast Texas is a stark reminder of the hurricane and flooding risks that the Gulf Coast poses to the entire region, including the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area. As a city surrounded by the metro, Southlake is not immune to the effects of severe weather that can originate from the Gulf. The Carroll Independent School District, which serves Southlake, has emergency protocols in place for such events, but the city's residents should still be aware of the potential risks. The fact that there were no reports of injuries or damage from this particular tornado is fortunate, but it also underscores the need for continued vigilance and preparedness. Southlake's city government and police department should take note of the incident and review their own emergency response plans to ensure they are adequate in the event of severe weather affecting the city.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 21, 2026 ·
Source: CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? New video shows a tornado touching down near the Gulf in southeast Texas. A driver captured the funnel cloud as it formed, but officials say there were no reports of injuries or damage despite the intense weather.
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