India, April 5 -- A tornado was on the ground in Canton, Texas on Friday, the National Weather Service (NWS) confirmed. This comes as warnings have been issued in other areas - including parts of Kaufman, Van Zandt, Navarro, Henderson, Hopkins, Delta, and Lamar counties.

The NWS warned locals that as of 3:11 PM local time, a tornado is 'on the ground just east of Canton' and is 'heading to the northeast'. The agency further asked residents to seek shelter.

"A Tornado Watch is in effect for portions of eastern North and Central Texas through 9 PM. Large to very large hail, damaging wind gusts 60+ mph, and a few tornadoes possible. Be prepared to take shelter if a warning is issued for your location," NWS' Fort Worth office said in an ale...