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AUSTIN — Sixteen counties experienced damage as tornadoes made their way across large portions of Texas on Monday evening and into Tuesday morning, officials said.

By Steve Almasy, Holly Yan and Taylor Ward, CNN

First responders and volunteers are working to receive and hand out donations to those most in need after multiple tornadoes recently ripped through parts of North T

The towns of Jacksboro and Bowie southeast of Wichita Falls were struck by tornadoes Monday afternoon.

Tornado watches were in effect for eastern Louisiana, southern Mississippi, much of Alabama and a portion of the Florida Panhandle.

Gov. Greg Abbott has signed a disaster declaration for 16 Texas counties where severe storms swept through Monday, tearing open schools and leveling

In the wake of a destructive EF-3 tornado, the Jacksboro community will get some much needed help from volunteers.

Four people were rescued and a total of nine people were treated at hospitals for minor injuries in Jacksboro, where a EF3 tornado with winds up to 150 mph struck about 3:50 p.m. Monday, officials said.<br/>

Two schools in Jacksboro in Jack County were heavily damaged after a reported tornado. Over in Bowie, a search and rescue effort is now underway.

Possible severe storms are expected across North Texas on Monday. Here's the latest timing and chances as we move through the day.