On Friday, severe storms lashed central Texas and Oklahoma, uprooting trees, damaging homes and closing highways. The US National Weather Service (NWS) urged residents to avoid dangerous weather sweeping the area. According to newsweekThe NWS also implemented a tornado watch for 21 counties in central and northern Texas in the vicinity relative to the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
Multiple videos circulating online showed the ferocious tornadoes sweeping Texas cities as well as leaving debris behind. Pictures of destroyed homes and rubble scattered on the streets also took to Twitter.
More videos from Greenview #txwx Tornado crossing FM1567 about 20 minutes ago pic.twitter.com/997vS8lbEb
— Tyler Pardun (@t_pardun) 4 November 2022
“Your East Texas tornado coverage,” wrote one user, sharing a video of a Twister barreling through an open field.
Your East Texas tornado coverage. # tornadopic.twitter.com/XsahVuLQhv
— RCF (@RCF_2008) 4 November 2022
“Greenview, TX a few minutes ago south of Sulfur Springs,” said another.
Greenview, TX A few minutes ago south of Sulfur Springs. #TXwx@NWSFortWorthpic.twitter.com/kxrvAVhk96
— Brayden Siau (@BraydenSiau) 4 November 2022
A third user shared, “Our town Idabel got hit by a tornado tonight. It was our church. My family is fine, but a lot of people will be in trouble for a while. Please pray for my hometown.” Do it.” An image of the wreck.
Our city of Idabel got hit by a tornado tonight. This was our church. My family is fine, but many people will find it difficult for a while. Please pray for my hometown. pic.twitter.com/NJnrRKcSi4
— Jonathan Schwartz (@JWSchwartz2025) 5 November 2022
According to Fox NewsOne person was killed and dozens more were injured in tornadoes that hit Texas and Oklahoma. According to PowerOutage.US, more than 3,500 people in Oklahoma were without electricity. Additionally, more than 34,000 people were out in Texas, more than 22,000 were powerless in Louisiana, and more than 12,000 outages were reported in Arkansas.
Due to the threat of severe weather, over 100 flights were also delayed. However, the Fort Worth office on Saturday NWS said The threat from weather will decrease for most of the region as the cold front passes, potentially some minor hail and strong winds.
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