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Amarillo, TX
Weather Forecast Office
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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. |
US Dept of Commerce
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
National Weather Service
Amarillo, TX
1900 English Road
Amarillo, TX 79108
(806) 335-1121
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