Severe storms in Texas; 11 people dead

Authorities said at least 11 people were killed during an outbreak of severe storms in Texas.

The awning of one gas station near Copeville was turned into a pile of twisted metal as storms moved through.

Law enforcement officials and trained weather spotters reported a large tornado near Desoto, just south of downtown Dallas.

An hour later the National Weather Service said there was a report of a tornado in eastern Ellis county.

It is unclear if it was the same tornado.

There are reports of widespread damage in several areas.

A wave of severe weather continues to pummel parts of the southeast.

At least 25 people in five states have been killed since Wednesday.