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Regional Outbreaks of Severe Weather Through Early Next Week; Early Season Heat Wave across the South

Active spring pattern across the center of our nation with several episodes of severe weather and heavy rainfall expected into next week. The potential for very large hail, long track tornadoes, severe wind gusts, frequent cloud to ground lightning strikes and flash flooding are in the outlook. Furthermore, dangerous early season heat wave continues for the Gulf Coast states into early next week. Read More >

Darrouzett, TX Storm Survey

 

Darrouzett, TX Storm Survey

 

 

Darrouzett, TX
Rating (EF Scale) EF-0
Estimated Maximum Wind 80 mph
Injuries/Fatalities None
Damage Path Length 0.5 miles
Maximum Path Width 50 yards
The tornado first touched down near the intersection of Highway 15 and County Road 8 west of Darrouzett around 7:20 p.m. CDT. The tornado was on the ground for about 0.5 miles with a maximum width of 50 yards. The maximum wind speeds were around 80 mph. The tornado dissipated just south of Highway 15 between County Roads 8 and 9 around 7:22 p.m. CDT. No injuries or fatalities were reported. This is a preliminary report and is subject to revision based on new or additional information.

 

 

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