Widespread damage was reported following the touchdown of multiple tornadoes in the Dallas-Ft. Worth area.

The twister sent several semi-trailers flying at a trucking business near Lancaster (see video above). The photo at left shows the aftermath.

 

A tornado also reportedly touched down in Arlington along I-20.

There is no official word on casualties.

Large hail, heavy rain and high winds were reported throughout the area. Damage was reported at the Six Flags over Texas theme park.

Officials at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport were moving some passengers and staff into sheltered areas on the site, many of them for over an hour. American Airlines was inspecting dozens of aircraft for hail damage. The airline cancelled all arrivals at DFW, diverting many flights to other airports.

Spinks airport near Fort Worth, Texas, is reporting minor damage after it was battered by violent weather today. Aaron Barth of Spinks Airport said personnel at the airport watched the fierce storm touch down for about ten seconds before it went back up.