Tornado spotted in Ellis County headed north

US-NationalWeatherService-Logo-280x280The National Weather Service is reporting a tornado has been seen near Interstate 35E in Lancaster.

The twister was spotted near Bear Creek Road and I35E and is believed to be moving north toward the Dallas area. Authorities are urging everyone to seek shelter in the DeSoto and Lancaster areas.

Flights departing from Dallas Love Field Airport are currently delayed. Incoming flights are also being held on airborne delays of at least 15 minutes. Passengers in the airport have been moved away from the windows, officials said. No word on how long those delays are expected.

Flights departing from DFW International Airport to Amarillo have been canceled due to storms in the panhandle.