Key takeaways:
- At least three people were killed and more than 50 injured after a tornado struck the Texas Panhandle city of Perryton on Thursday.
- Ochiltree County Sheriff Terry Bouchard reported that the tornado caused “a lot of damage,” particularly to mobile homes and businesses.
- Perryton Fire Chief Paul Dutcher confirmed that three people have been killed and two are missing, and the National Weather Service in Amarillo has yet to confirm the size of the tornado.
At least three people were killed and more than 50 injured after a tornado struck the Texas Panhandle city of Perryton on Thursday. According to the National Weather Service in Amarillo, the tornado hit Perryton, which has a population of 8,500, around 5:10 p.m.
Ochiltree County Sheriff Terry Bouchard reported that the tornado caused “a lot of damage,” particularly to mobile homes and businesses. Alex Driggars, a reporter for the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal, posted footage to social media of what he said was Perryton City, where a trailer park took a direct hit.
Perryton Fire Chief Paul Dutcher confirmed that three people have been killed and two are missing. He also said that the tornado came across the city from the northwest to the southeast.
The National Weather Service in Amarillo has yet to confirm the size of the tornado. However, they have confirmed that a tornado did hit the area Thursday afternoon.
The Texas Panhandle has been hit with a series of fierce storms in recent weeks, and the tornado in Perryton is the latest in a string of devastating weather events. Emergency personnel are still assessing the damage and providing assistance to those affected.
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