Urgent Tornado Warning as Twister Spotted in Texas: 'Take Cover Now'
A tornado was confirmed near Bowie, Texas, as severe storms impacted North Texas. The National Weather Service issued urgent warnings for the area, advising residents to take cover. Damage assessments are ongoing, with reports of injuries and significant destruction in nearby Mineral Wells.
- ▪A tornado was confirmed in Montague County near Bowie, Texas, on Tuesday afternoon.
- ▪The tornado was brief and unrated, remaining on the ground for about a minute and traveling less than half a mile.
- ▪An EF-3 tornado caused widespread damage in Mineral Wells, injuring five people and prompting curfews.
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By Anna SkinnerAssociate EditorShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.A tornado was confirmed near Bowie, Texas, on Tuesday as severe storms swept across North Texas, prompting urgent warnings and raising concerns about possible damage as communities assess conditions on Wednesday.The tornado was spotted on the ground in Montague County during a volatile weather setup that forecasters warned could produce rotating supercell storms, large hail and damaging winds across the Southern Plains.Tornado Warning in Texas: What We KnowThe National Weather Service confirmed a tornado touched down in Montague County near Bowie on Tuesday afternoon, with radar showing a…
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