Storms have started entering the Dallas- Fort Worth Metroplex, causing school cancellations and flight delays throughout North Texas due to Tornado Warnings.
Both DFW International Airport and Dallas Love Field have seen several delays and cancellations this morning prompting travelers to check with their airlines before heading to the airport.
FLIGHT DELAYS AND CANCELLATIONS
DFW AIRPORT
Total delays today at Dallas-Fort Worth International: 587
Total delays within, into, or out of the United States today at Dallas-Fort Worth International: 587
Total cancellations today at Dallas-Fort Worth International: 26
Total cancellations within, into, or out of the United States today at Dallas-Fort Worth Intl: 26
UPDATE: The “Shelter in Place” alert has been cleared by the National Weather Service. We are continuing to monitor weather conditions. In the meantime, please avoid travel to the airport until dangerous conditions have cleared.
Many school districts have issued updates in regard to the storms. Please be advised that we are updating as we learn more information.
SCHOOLS REPORTING NO POWER
Cannon Elementary School 1300 W College St, Grapevine
Dove Elementary School 1932 Dove Rd, Grapevine
Grapevine Elementary School 1801 Hall Street
SCHOOL UPDATES VIA TWITTER
Families, thank you for your patience this morning as we literally weathered the storm. Any student who was late will not be counted tardy. As always, our schools followed safety protocols and students who were already at the school sheltered in place.
— Fort Worth Independent School District (@FortWorthISD) December 13, 2022
Attention: The Fort Worth ISD phone system and internet are down throughout the District. We apologize for the inconvenience and hope to have the matter resolved as soon as possible. We will keep you updated.
— Fort Worth Independent School District (@FortWorthISD) December 13, 2022
In an abundance of caution, Plano ISD campuses are currently sheltering for weather.
Our district response teams are on standby & continuously monitoring the weather for updates. Please be aware that campus and district safety protocols are in place at all times.
All LISD facilities are resuming normal schedules. There is no need to pick students up. Some campuses are experiencing power outages, which may impact phone service. Weather models show the severe weather is moving out of LISD boundaries and the rest of the day should be clear. https://t.co/YU2guhJIc7
LWISD Alert: All LWISD staff and students on campuses are in a Shelter-In-Place due to severe weather until further notice. We will update once it has been lifted.
UPDATE 8:02 AM All Aledo ISD schools-elementary & secondary-will have a delayed start @ 10:40AM. Secondary buses will run regular routes approximately 2 hours late. All students currently on campus are safe. We will continue to monitor weather conditions & make updates as needed. pic.twitter.com/febStz0gDx
All students and staff are moving to shelter protocol as a precaution while severe weather is in the area. Students arriving to campus will be welcomed and escorted to campus shelter areas as a proactive safety measure.
Power outages continue at Cannon, DES, and GMS. SLES has partial power. Oncor reports full power restoration by 2 p.m. Lunch will be served. Staff is being sent to assist these campuses. If picking up your child, please be patient. Campuses have a reunification process. https://t.co/xWsNGutOpP
#SAFEdragon Alert: All campuses are going into SHELTER at this time. Buses that were still on their routes have returned to the nearest campus so students can shelter. Please stay clear of the campuses while we wait for further updates from Emergency Management. pic.twitter.com/neGASijUBn
Due to a tornado warning in the area, all Lovejoy ISD campuses have moved to a “Shelter” protocol. All students and staff are safe, and parents are asked to stay off the roads and away from the campuses. pic.twitter.com/ROcdomAfmU
All Melissa ISD students and staff are sheltering in place due to the tornado threat in the area and will continue to do so until the severe weather has passed.
ATTENTION: Parents out of an abundance of caution we are moving all students to the storm shelter at the elementary school. At this time, please do not come to campuses.
All families and community members affected by this mornings storms are in our prayers.
All DISD bus students are safe at campuses. There is no known damage to district buildings. All power has been restored to DISD campuses. pic.twitter.com/lfPc6NYrMn
Update at 9:19am: Students and staff at our schools are safe, and schools are beginning to return to their normal daily schedules. All buses have completed their pick-up routes. Again, students will not be counted tardy — please prioritize safety as we resume our school day.
