Wednesday, November 4, 2026

South Central

TX, OK, LA, AR

Published 4:00 AM Central

YellowRegional levelUnchanged from yesterday

The Monday night storm line has passed North Texas and NWS Fort Worth's forecast shows no watches or warnings today; storm damage and outage reports were not found in this pass. Dallas police and federal agencies are continuing stepped-up patrols in Deep Ellum after Sunday's shootings (police said 4 killed, 15 injured).

Drops to Green if storm damage reports stay minor and Deep Ellum stays calmGoes Orange if new violence in Deep Ellum or storm damage that affects Election Day recovery

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SITREP What changed in this region

updatedSafety

Deep Ellum shootings: investigation continues, 'Operation Deep Cover' patrols under way

Dallas Police Chief Daniel Comeaux said at least 4 people were killed and 15 injured in three shootings in Deep Ellum between about midnight and 1:30 a.m. Sunday (NBC 5). NBC 5 reported police had not publicly identified suspects or announced arrests in the shootings or said whether they are connected; a man arrested that night faces a federal charge of being a felon with a gun, and police said he was not responsible for the shootings. U.S. Attorney's office and federal agencies announced added patrols and reviews of cases. Police and the FBI are asking for video and tips. As of Nov 2; no newer update was found.

NBC 5 DFW (Nov 2 update): Dallas Halloween shootings leave 4 dead, 15 hurt Dallas Observer (as of Nov 2): DPD, federal agencies announce Operation Deep Cover CBS Texas (Nov 2): Deep Ellum shootings press conference

updatedWeather

North Texas: storms gone, dry and mild Wednesday

NWS Fort Worth's forecast issued at 12:26 a.m. Wednesday shows a high near 73 in Dallas, sunny Thursday near 77, and gusty north winds Friday; it lists no watches or warnings, only patchy fog Wednesday night. Damage and outage reports from Monday night's storms were not found.

NWS Fort Worth: Dallas forecast (issued 12:26 a.m. CST Nov 4)WBAP (as of Nov 2): Severe storms could bring damaging winds to North Texas before Election Day

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Keyes, Oklahoma: EF1 tornado damaged community center (as of Nov 3)

As of Nov 3, the National Weather Service confirmed an EF1 tornado in Keyes in the Oklahoma Panhandle at 11:03 p.m. Sunday; the community center lost a wall and part of its roof, and the Election Day polling site moved to City Hall. A separate tornado warning for Craig, Mayes and Ottawa counties was issued around 11:14 p.m. Monday per a search listing; no damage survey was found.

ABC7 Amarillo (as of Nov 3): EF1 tornado hits Keyes, Oklahoma NewsChannel 10 (as of Nov 3): Tornado damages polling place

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Power & utilities

quiet

No storm-outage reports were found for Oklahoma or North Texas in this pass; Oncor's Storm Center is the place to check.

Weather & hazards

quiet

NWS Fort Worth lists no watches or warnings for Dallas on Wednesday, with sunny, mild weather through Thursday.

Travel & transport

quiet

No closures were found; Wednesday is forecast dry, with patchy fog late Wednesday night.

Health, water & safety

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Deep Ellum patrols continue after Sunday's shootings (police: 4 killed, 15 injured; no suspects publicly identified as of Nov 2).

NBC 5 DFW (Nov 2 update): Dallas Halloween shootings leave 4 dead, 15 hurt Dallas Observer (as of Nov 2): DPD, federal agencies announce Operation Deep Cover

Elsewhere Other regions and the world

NortheastYellow ME, NH, VT, MA, RI, CT, NY, NJ, PA, DE, MD, DC Delaware State Police have reported no arrest in the Ellendale party shooting that killed a 17-year-old girl and wounded 8 others on Halloween night, and no later release was found as of early Nov. SoutheastYellow VA, WV, NC, SC, GA, FL, AL, MS, TN, KY The NTSB said Nov. MidwestYellow OH, MI, IN, IL, WI, MN, IA, MO, ND, SD, NE, KS A cold front brought gusty winds and a storm line toward the Mississippi Valley on Election Day; small outages (576 customers at 11:15 a.m. Mountain WestOrange MT, ID, WY, CO, UT, NV, AZ, NM Flooding is still disrupting southwest Colorado and northwest New Mexico: the Denver Gazette reported U.S. PacificGreen WA, OR, CA, AK, HI The main item is the possible strike by about 250 Los Angeles and Long Beach port watchmen, with talks extended and no stoppage reported; sources differ on whether the deadline is 5 p.m. WorldOrange Global, as it affects Americans The Iran war is still the world story that reaches American households most directly.

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