Forecasters warned the storm could produce a tornado along with half dollar–size hail. People should seek shelter immediately.

Several people are injured after a tornado in Mineral Wells, Texas, flattened a portion of the town Tuesday night, the sixth day of a severe storm outbreak that has terrorized the Midwest and South.

Severe storms carrying hail and wind threats return to North Texas on Tuesday as recovery efforts continue for victims of the deadly weekend tornadoes in Parker and Wise counties.

A tornado flattened homes and warehouses in Mineral Wells, Texas, Tuesday during rush hour, the National Weather Service confirmed.

"Texas stands ready to respond to the severe weather threats that continue to move across our state," Abbott said in a statement.

A weather pattern that has resulted in dangerous storms in parts of Texas this week will continue through at least Saturday.