The US National Weather Service (NSW) spotted a huge tornado near Pattonville, about 7 miles southeast of Paris, Texas, on Friday, April 24. The weather department advises citizens to take shelter as a cyclonic storm was reported at 8:14 PM CDT and is moving southeast at around 30 mph.
Officials warned that a tornado can be dangerous to life and property. According to texasstormchasers.com, a local weather broadcast in Texas, the strongest storms may produce very large hail, damaging wind gusts over 70 mph, frequent lightning, heavy rain, and a low tornado risk.
Texas Weather Forecast
Parts of Texas are set to experience severe weather conditions, with forecasters warning of large hail, damaging winds and the possibility of isolated tornadoes.
According to the latest forecast, hailstones the size of tennis balls could occur in some areas, posing a risk to vehicles, buildings and crops. Wind speeds are expected to reach between 60 and 70 mph, which may lead to structural damage and power outages.
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There is also a risk of isolated tornadoes developing as storm systems move through the region. In addition, frequent and potentially dangerous lightning strikes are expected, increasing safety concerns for people outdoors. Heavy rainfall could lead to localised flash flooding, particularly in low-lying areas.
The areas most at risk include North Texas, Northeast Texas, eastern Texoma and the Ark-La-Tex region.