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abcnews.go.comI don’t have live access to local alerts right now, but I can share how to quickly check for a tornado near Grapevine, TX, and what to do if you’re in the path.
What to check right now
- National Weather Service (NWS) Dallas/Fort Worth alerts: Look for current warnings or tornado watches for Tarrant, Dallas, Denton, and surrounding counties.
- Local media updates: Texas meteorologists often post real-time radar and storm-track info on their websites and social channels.
- Interactive radar apps: Use trusted radar apps or websites with live storm tracks (e.g., NWS radar, local TV station apps).
Immediate safety steps if a tornado is near you
- If a tornado warning is in effect for your area, seek shelter immediately:
- Go to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor (hallway or interior closet), away from windows.
- Put as many walls between you and the outside as possible; protect your head.
- If you’re in a mobile home or vehicle: seek sturdier shelter if possible; if not, lie flat in a low area or ditch away from trees and vehicles, and cover your head.
- Monitor updates continuously until the threat passes.
What I can do next
- If you’d like, I can fetch current tornado warnings for Grapevine, TX, and nearby counties and summarize them for you. I can also provide a short, shareable safety checklist tailored to your location. Would you like me to do that? If yes, I’ll pull the latest alerts and present them with clear next steps.