North Texas Hit by Powerful Thunderstorms: Viewer Videos Capture Dramatic Scenes

Severe Thunderstorms Pummel North Texas, June 8, 2025 North Texas experienced a powerful series of thunderstorms on Sunday evening, June 8, 2025, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, and frequent lightning strikes across the region. The storms impacted multiple cities, causing disruptions and prompting weather alerts. "Look at that lightning!" exclaimed one NBC 5 viewer, Valerie L., whose video captured a spectacular lightning strike over Fort Worth. Her footage, along with others from Prosper, Arlington, and Sachse, showcases the widespread nature of the storm. The storms caused localized flooding and power outages in some areas. While no major damage has been reported, the intensity of the lightning and the widespread nature of the storm serve as a reminder of the importance of weather preparedness. The National Weather Service issued severe thunderstorm warnings for much of North Texas during the evening. The storms eventually moved east, leaving behind a dramatic visual record and a reminder to stay weather aware.