A strong tornado swept through the town of Perryton, in North Texas, on Thursday. (UNITED STATES.). Local authorities have reported that three people were killed and at least 70 others injured as a result of this event.
which killed three people and injured more than 70, local authorities confirmed.
The state of Texas, as well as the cities and counties surrounding Perryton, They send help after the meteorological event that occurred in the afternoon.
The National Weather Service confirmed a tornado hit the city, details CNN.
The Office of Texas Governor Greg Abbott and the State Division of Emergency Management they are mobilizing resources, said District 87 State Rep. Four Price in a Facebook post.
“TDEM is moving everything in that direction. Search and rescue, medics, etc,” Price said, adding that multiple structures are damaged and “the state is hiring additional medical aid for triage.” “This is a serious situation. Again, lift up that community in prayer,” he said.
“THIS ENTIRE AREA WAS JUST SWEEPED”: Here’s a look at the “utter devastation” left by a tornado in Perryton, Texas. #txwx pic.twitter.com/JwzKuNU6Za
—FOX Weather (@foxweather) June 16, 2023
Chain Fox again indicates that the tornado passed over a trailer park, destroying everything in its path.
This is the scene in Perryton, Texas where a tornado has swept through town for the past hour. Our field crews are on the scene helping people hit in the north Texas town. They report extensive damage and fatalities. pic.twitter.com/VqthvbNbRu
—WeatherNation (@WeatherNation) June 15, 2023
At least 21 million people, from Colorado to Kansas, were on alert this Thursday due to complicated weather conditions.
Forecasters had warned that severe weather was expected on Thursday capable of producing wind gusts up to 90 mph, hail up to 5 inches in diameter, and tornadoes.
⚠️ IMPORTANT SEVERE WEATHER FORECAST THURSDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING ⚠️
There will be ingredients for large, baseball-sized hail, wind gusts of nearly 80 mph or more, and the potential for a few tornadoes. Stay tuned for the weather later today! #okwx #texomawx #txwx pic.twitter.com/0ys2c4aNcJ
— NWS Norman (@NWSNorman) June 15, 2023
At least three tornadoes were seen in Perryton shortly after 5 p.m., according to the network. ABC7.
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