First Alert Weather Day in effect after possible tornadoes sweep through North Texas

NORTH TEXAS (CBSDFW.COM) – A First Alert Weather Day is in effect as multiple tornado warnings have been issued throughout North Texas Tuesday morning.

What we are watching

Damaging winds and hail are the primary threats, and quick spin tornadoes remain a risk. 

The storms should move out by early afternoon and North Texas will likely see some sunshine by the end of the day. However, a second front moves across on Wednesday—this one coming from the north. 

Expect much colder days rest of the week as North Texas is due for a dry spell. This cold air is expected to stay in place across Christmas.

CBS DFW's First Alert Weather team will be providing updates throughout the morning on air and online at CBS News Dallas-Fort Worth.

School updates

The latest updates from local districts can be found below:

Aledo ISD — "All Aledo ISD schools - elementary and secondary - will have a delayed start at 10:40 a.m. 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. Thank you for your patience! Stay safe!"

Azle ISD — "Shelter in Place lifted. Elementary students will be delivered to their campuses and secondary bus routes will resume. Please be patient."

Carroll ISD — "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."

Crowley ISD — "We are closely monitoring the weather this morning, and campuses will follow safety protocols based on the conditions. Please use discretion if you are traveling to school or work. If your student is late this morning, please know that tardies will be excused. Stay safe, CISD. #CrowleyPrideUnified"

Decatur ISD — "Decatur is under a tornado warning per the National Weather service. Due to the fact that buses are en route schools will be opened at normal times; however, our priority is the safety of all. Please wait until weather passes to travel and stay safe."

Fort Worth ISD — "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."

Granbury ISD — "The district is aware that Granbury, Hood County, & many surrounding areas are under a Tornado Watch. As of 7:45am, bus routes are still running on schedule. All district employees including bus drivers and campus staff are well-trained on severe weather procedures and are committed to student safety.  We understand students may be delayed arriving this morning. Please stay safe on the roads and use caution."

Grapevine-Colleyville ISD — "Grapevine MS students will be bused to First United Methodist Church (422 S Church St, Grapevine) due to roof damage and a water leak. Parents should pick up students at that location. Please bring your identification. We ask for your patience throughout this process."

"Following today's storms, a natural gas odor was identified near the exterior of GMS in the athletic wing. Gas was turned off, and everyone was moved from that portion of the building. All students and staff are safe. Grapevine Fire Department is responding to the campus."

HEB ISD — "Students should shelter in place until sirens are no longer sounding."

Lake Worth ISD — "Students will not be counted tardy today. Please stay safe!"

Keller ISD — "Please note that many campuses are sheltering in place. Offices may not be answering phones during this time. If possible, please hold arrivals until after the storm passes. Buses have pulled over to the nearest campuses and brought students inside until the storm passes."

Northwest ISD — "Many campuses are currently sheltering for weather. Not all campuses, and some have already exited the shelter procedure."

Plano ISD — "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."

Weatherford ISD — "We are continuing to monitor the weather this morning and are planning to hold school on a regular schedule. Buses will continue to pick up students and travel to campuses. Please use caution and your discretion if you drive your student to school this morning."