Tornado Hits Texas and Causes Damages: Meteorological Factors Trigger Storm. Flooding in Dallas.
On Thursday, October 26th, the morning in central Texas turned into a scene of severe weather due to a strong tornado that occurred. The National Weather Service issued tornado warnings for an area extending between San Antonio and Austin. This unusual combination included favorable winds at higher levels, tropical moisture from the Gulf of Mexico, and remnants of Hurricane Otis. All of these weather factors created conducive conditions for heavy showers and thunderstorms, accompanied by heavy rainfall over the southern plains once again.
The Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA) witnessed the havoc of this storm when a “brief and very weak” tornado touched down around 8 in the morning, Central time. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, although various local media outlets reported fallen trees and some damaged vehicles. It is worth mentioning that this meteorological event caught area residents by surprise, as they are still in the process of recovering from previous storms. The tornado warnings issued by the National Weather Service were a reminder to be prepared and take measures in the face of extreme weather events.
It should be noted that the state of Texas has experienced a series of extreme weather events in recent years. “The 502nd ABW is assessing the full extent of the damage to the facility,” JBSA wrote on its Twitter account. “Personnel are advised to avoid affected areas while cleanup and repairs take place,” they added on social media. “And to remain alert and aware of shelter locations in their building as they go about their day,” the post reads.
Through social media, some users have shared terrifying images of the tornado that formed in Texas on Wednesday morning. Some of the images even captured the moment when the apparent tornado crossed a road in the San Antonio area. “Wow!” a person can be heard saying in a video as they watch the approaching tornado that was captured by a user. As they do so, debris lifted by the wind hits the metal siding and glass windows of their vehicle.
Similarly, another video shared on Twitter captures more images of the tornado over the Texas highway, leaving severe damage in its wake. This video shows the storm damage after the apparent tornado passed through the San Antonio area. Broken tree branches are seen scattered on the ground, with overturned trash containers nearby and a sheet of metal hanging from electrical wires. So far, no deaths have been reported due to the severe damage left by the whirlwind’s passage through Texas.
On the other hand, on Thursday morning, heavy rain reached the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, leading the NWS to issue flash flood warnings. High-water rescues were reported in the city of Dallas after approximately 2 to 4 inches of rain soaked the area. In Mansfield, Texas, just south of Dallas-Fort Worth, firefighters said they had to use an airboat to rescue several people after the rains. “Plan your route and avoid flood-prone areas,” warned the Mansfield Fire Department on social media, according to the Fox Weather portal.
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