Tornadoes in northern Texas leave at least 2 dead and destroy multiple homes
Survey teams confirmed an EF-2 and an EF-1 tornado, as crews searched damaged homes and 20 families were displaced.
- On Saturday night, an apparent tornado struck Runaway Bay, Texas, leaving one person dead and displacing about 20 families, according to local officials.
- The National Weather Service issued a Tornado Warning for Wise County around 21:10 CDT on Saturday as severe thunderstorms produced wind gusts up to 60 mph across the region.
- Nearly 40,000 North Texans lost power Saturday night, including 1,690 customers in the Runaway Bay area, as severe storms downed power lines and damaged local structures.
- Wise County Judge J.D. Clark established a reunification center at 513 Port O' Call Drive and urged residents to avoid the disaster area for emergency responder safety.
- Meteorologists plan to survey the damage Sunday to confirm if a tornado occurred, while officials expect to release further information at a 9 a.m. news conference in Wise County.
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Inferno sparked during severe storm in North Texas
SPRINGTOWN, Texas (CBS, KYMA) - A large fire was sparked in a field in Springtown, Texas Saturday during a "dangerous and life-threatening" storm in northern Texas that produced an EF1 tornado. Two people died and at least 20 families were displaced from the storms in northern Texas, according to AP. Rumors of a local gas plant catching fire in Springtown circulated online, but were debunked by local officials. "There has not been any damage or …
Tornadoes in northern Texas leave at least 2 dead and destroy multiple homes, authorities say
A tornado-producing thunderstorm left at least two people dead in northern Texas and displaced at least 20 families, with many homes sustaining major damage, authorities said Sunday.
Two dead after tornadoes hit northern Texas
A tornado-producing thunderstorm has left at least two people dead in northern Texas and displaced at least 20 families, with many homes sustaining major damage, authorities said. At least one person was killed and numerous homes were damaged on Saturday night in the town of Runaway Bay, said Wise County Judge JD Clark, who serves as the county's chief executive. Emergency responders worked to clear debris to reach damaged homes and provide medi…
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