A severe tornado struck three miles east of Mineshaft, TexasOn Tuesday afternoon, an ongoing weather system continued to threaten the area on Wednesday, April 29, causing extensive damage to several buildings and injuring several residents.
National Weather Service (National Weather Service) said the tornado touched down along U.S. Highway 180 at 5:10 p.m., creating a three-mile path from the Country Club Estates community to the state highway. Vietnam War Museum. Two people were taken to hospital with injuries and several others received medical attention at the scene, according to local officials.
City Fire Chief Ryan Dunn said there were no reports of fatalities or missing persons.
Dunn warned residents to avoid industrial areas where there is “significant damage and significant hazards across the road”.
The severe weather event comes days after a thunderstorm capable of producing tornadoes killed at least two people in the North. Texas At least 20 families have been displaced.
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Texas tornado: Dead identified
Authorities have identified two people killed in Saturday’s storms in Park and Wise counties.
In Wise County, Juan Madrid, 51, died after an EF-2 tornado destroyed his family’s mobile home in Runaway Bay. His wife and two adult children are currently in the hospital dallas According to FOX4, the injury was serious.
In Park County, Kathleen Lietzke died as a result of a tornado, her family confirmed. springtown. Her family described her as a “doer” who was devoted to her family.
Texas tornadoes: Power outage, Springtown ISD schools closed
As recovery efforts continue and widespread power outages persist, springtown ISD schools will remain closed Wednesday.
Tuesday, thunderstormThat included at least one unconfirmed tornado attributed to a large storm cell moving southeast from north-central Texas, National Weather Service meteorologist Brian Hurley said.
The storm continues into Tuesday night, moving across Texas and into Arkansas and mississippiAccording to the National Weather Service. The agency said these storms have the potential to produce hail in excess of 2 inches (5 centimeters), damaging winds and possibly some tornadoes.
In Mineral Wells, streets were littered with fallen trees and other debris, and the mayor declared a state of disaster. Additionally, the city has a 10 p.m. curfew in place that will be lifted at dawn as authorities continue to assess the damage, police Chief Tim Denison said.
North Texas Alert
North Texas continues to be under a weather warning as cleanup efforts begin from severe tornado damage reported near a mine shaft, FOX4 reports.
Although the immediate severe threat has subsided, further disturbances are expected to bring more rain and possible flooding to the DFW area before the end of the work week.
Residents are advised to keep updated on local conditions as cooler temperatures and unsettled conditions remain until clearing is expected this weekend.
(with AP input)
