How many tornadoes hit North Texas recently?

As of Wednesday, eight tornadoes occurred in North Texas between Saturday and Tuesday night.

What was the strength of the tornado in Mineral Wells?

The tornado in Mineral Wells on Tuesday was an EF-3 with winds up to 145 mph.

Were there any fatalities from the North Texas storms?

Yes, at least two people died as a result of the devastating weekend storms.

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Tornadoes Unleash Fury on North Texas

30 Apr

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Summary

Multiple tornadoes and large hail struck North Texas this past Tuesday.
Mineral Wells sustained an EF-3 tornado, causing significant damage and injuries.
Weekend storms also caused two fatalities and widespread damage.

North Texas experienced devastating severe weather between Saturday and Tuesday, with multiple tornadoes, large hail, and damaging winds causing widespread destruction. As of Wednesday, eight tornadoes had been confirmed across the region. On Tuesday alone, an EF-3 tornado with winds up to 145 mph struck Mineral Wells, injuring several people and tearing through an industrial park. Johnson County also reported three tornadoes, numerous hail events, and damaging winds.

These recent storms followed intense weekend weather that resulted in at least two fatalities. In Parker County, a Saturday storm caused the death of Kathleen Lietzke, while in Wise County, 51-year-old Juan Madrid was identified as a victim of the severe weather. The National Weather Service confirmed preliminary tornado data, including an EF-1 in Springtown and an EF-2 in Runaway Bay, with winds reaching 135 mph.

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