Cleanup begins after tornadoes hit in Texas and Florida, killing 4 and destroying homes

Cleanup begins after tornadoes hit in Texas and Florida, killing 4 and destroying homes

A tornado ripped through the Texas Panhandle town of Perryton, the second day in a row that powerful storms struck the U.S. PERRYTON, Texas — Cleanup efforts continued Friday morning after severe storms spawned tornadoes that left at least four dead, three in Texas and one in Florida as another series of fierce storms carved its way through Southern states. In Perryton in the Texas Panhandle, Ochiltree County Sheriff Terry Bouchard said three people were…

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Deadly tornado hits Texas town, killing at least 3 and injuring dozen

Deadly tornado hits Texas town, killing at least 3 and injuring dozen

The tornado caused a lot of damage, officials say. Priscilla Aguirre June 16, 2023Updated: June 16, 2023 9:25 a.m. Debris covers a residential area in Perryton, Texas, Thursday, June 15, 2023, after a tornado struck the town.David Erickson/AP A powerful and deadly tornado struck a Texas city, killing at least three people and injuring a dozen, on Thursday, June 15, according to officials in the Texas Panhandle city of Perryton. First responders told NBC News the…

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Three killed in TX Panhandle tornado; Police search for suspect in soccer game shooting | KENS 5 News Now

Three killed in TX Panhandle tornado; Police search for suspect in soccer game shooting | KENS 5 News Now

https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KENS/images/6d8a1b64-6d17-4750-954b-3e160c273dbf/6d8a1b64-6d17-4750-954b-3e160c273dbf_750x422.jpg Follow us here to get the latest top headlines with the KENS 5 News team every weekday. SAN ANTONIO — Police are asking for help to find a man wanted in connection to a fatal shooting at a soccer game on June 2. Officers were called to the 3600 block of Roland Avenue for a shooting in progress around 10 p.m. that Friday. Read More: ‘The family is shattered’ | Police need help finding suspect…

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Severe weather potential for areas northeast of Triangle

Severe weather potential for areas northeast of Triangle

Friday, June 16, 2023 11:50AM RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — Thunderstorms could be severe this afternoon and evening for areas northeast of the Triangle that could bring the potential for hail and damaging winds. A few heavy downpours will also be possible. An approaching cold front will bring the line of thunderstorms from northwest to southeast late this afternoon. Afternoon highs will be around 90. Dry weather should resume by 10 p.m., with a drop in…

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Tornado devastates Texas Panhandle town, killing 3 and injuring dozens

Tornado devastates Texas Panhandle town, killing 3 and injuring dozens

A tornado ripped through the Texas Panhandle town of Perryton. PERRYTON, Texas — A tornado ripped through the Texas Panhandle town of Perryton on Thursday, killing three people, injuring dozens more and causing widespread damage as another in a series of fierce storms carved its way through Southern states. The National Weather Service in Amarillo confirmed that a tornado hit the area Thursday afternoon. But there was no immediate word on its size or wind…

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Tornado devastates Texas Panhandle town, killing 1 person and injuring dozens

Tornado devastates Texas Panhandle town, killing 1 person and injuring dozens

A tornado ripped through the Texas Panhandle town of Perryton. PERRYTON, Texas — A tornado ripped through the Texas Panhandle town of Perryton on Thursday, killing one person, injuring dozens more and causing widespread damage as another in a series of fierce storms carved its way through Southern states. The National Weather Service in Amarillo confirmed that a tornado hit the area Thursday afternoon. But there was no immediate word on its size or wind…

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1 dead, dozens hurt in Texas Panhandle town tornado

1 dead, dozens hurt in Texas Panhandle town tornado

A tornado ripped through the Texas Panhandle town of Perryton. PERRYTON, Texas — A tornado ripped through the Texas Panhandle town of Perryton on Thursday, killing one person, injuring dozens more and causing widespread damage as another in a series of fierce storms carved its way through the South. The National Weather Service in Amarillo confirmed that a tornado hit the area Thursday afternoon. But there was no immediate word on its size, meteorologist Luigi…

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Brunswick County wildfire smoke continues to impact communities

Brunswick County wildfire smoke continues to impact communities

10 minutes ago Brunswick County wildfire smoke continues to impact communities (Photo: Sydney Bouchelle / WWAY) SUPPLY, NC (WWAY) — Firefighting personnel are responding to a wildfire on Pulp Road in Brunswick County. The fire is burning east of NC Highway 211 in the Green Swamp Game Land and the Green Swamp Nature Preserve. As of 3 p.m. on Thursday, the fire was estimated to be 2,000 acres in size, and 0% contained. A spokeswoman…

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Tornado hits northern Texas as watches issued in South, severe weather outbreak continues: Latest

Tornado hits northern Texas as watches issued in South, severe weather outbreak continues: Latest

Meanwhile, dangerous, triple-digit heat is also baking the South. — Twenty million Americans from Kansas to Florida are on alert Thursday for severe weather, including tornadoes, intense wind and huge hail. A tornado watch is in effect for much of Oklahoma and parts of northern Texas. A destructive tornado was confirmed in Perryton, in northern Texas, Thursday evening. The north and east sides of the small town saw significant damage, with trailer houses destroyed and…

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Severe weather headed for Southeastern US could cause a derecho. Here's what it means

Severe weather headed for Southeastern US could cause a derecho. Here's what it means

A derecho is often described as an inland hurricane because of the strong winds and damage the storms can cause. WASHINGTON — Severe weather headed for central and Southeastern parts of the U.S. could cause a rare weather event called a derecho. The term for the widespread wind event derives from the Spanish word “derecho” to mean “direct” or “straight ahead.” According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, a derecho is known to produce…

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Tornado Watch in effect for Mason County until 10 p.m.

Tornado Watch in effect for Mason County until 10 p.m.

A Tornado Watch is in effect for Mason County until 10 p.m. Central Texas remains under a Heat Advisory through Friday evening. AUSTIN, Texas — *A Tornado Watch is in effect for Mason County until 10 p.m. tonight* While we did not have any storms materialize for Wednesday night, that does not mean that the same situation won’t play out for Thursday evening. This is because we’re once again tracking the possibility for strong to…

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