Solar eclipse 2024: Clearest view will be in New England as storm clouds roll over Texas and tourists who traveled thousands of miles to catch a glimpse in Dallas race to other states [Video]

11:44 EDT 08 Apr 2024 , updated 12:21 EDT 08 Apr 2024

Tourists who traveled thousands of miles to catch a glimpse of the solar eclipse in Dallas – what was meant to offer the best view – are racing elsewhere as storm clouds gather over the Lone Star state. 

Although Texas has one of the best geographical positions to view the once-in-a-lifetime celestial event, clouds started to roll in around 9 am local time as severe storms are expected Monday night. 

The National Weather Service in Forth Worth explained the morning cloud cover would start to break up around noon, allowing many to enjoy the spectacle in the sky.

In updated advice at 11am, the Weather Service declared New England as the new best viewing spot.