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Flights canceled, tens of thousands without power as high winds howl in North Texas – CBS Dallas / Fort Worth

By John M. Rhodes

NORTH OF TEXAS (CBSDFW.COM) – Winds gusting to 60 miles per hour cut power to more than 100,000 people, caused hundreds of flight cancellations at DFW Airport and scolded light rail service in two counties on Thursday.

In downtown Dallas, high winds threw debris from a skyscraper onto the street below.

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Jason Evans of Dallas Fire-Rescue said a pool deck on the ninth floor of the National High Rise Residences threatened to collapse.

Dallas Police closed the street while the building’s facilities crew worked to secure the bridge.

As of 4 p.m. today, Oncor reported more than 115,000 customers without power.

“Oncor’s crews are working to safely restore power from the destructive winds, which continue to blow over Dallas-Fort Worth and all of eastern part of our service area,” the utility said.

The National Weather Service said wind gusts reached 60 miles per hour at DFW Airport by late afternoon.

High winds forced the FAA to set up a ground stop for flights arriving at DFW. The order meant that flights awaiting take-off for DFW from other cities had to stay put.

DFW airport officials said the delays were also due to the runway configuration the planes were to use.

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American Airlines said it had to cancel 250 flights today due to high winds, and delays of nearly three hours were reported by the FAA at 6:45 p.m.

A previous power outage that impacted DART streetcar operations in downtown Dallas and Plano has been repaired and service restored, the agency said.

Carrollton Police have taken to social media to warn of a power outage affecting northwest parts of town and affecting traffic.

In Mansfield, police closed a major intersection after power lines blew up.

Denton County also reported issues. Denton Municipal Electric responded to reported power outages across town, including one at the University of North Texas.

In McKinney, strong winds knocked down part of a tree on the street.

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