The tornado touched down around 5:30 p.m. local time and was rated EF-2 on the Enhanced Fujita scale. EF-2 tornadoes have winds of 111 to 135 mph.
The tornado damaged several homes and businesses in Perryton, including a school and a church. There were no reports of injuries.
The tornado was part of a larger storm system that brought severe weather to parts of Texas and Oklahoma. The National Weather Service issued tornado warnings for several counties in Texas, including Collin, Denton, and Grayson counties.
The storm system also brought heavy rain and hail to the area. The National Weather Service reported that some areas received up to 5 inches of rain.
The storm system is expected to move east overnight, and there is a slight risk of tornadoes in parts of Arkansas, Tennessee, and Kentucky.
Here are some additional details from the article:
- The tornado was first spotted by a storm chaser.
- The tornado was on the ground for about 10 minutes.
- The tornado traveled about 3 miles.
- The tornado caused damage to about 20 homes and businesses.
The article concludes by saying that the tornado was a reminder of the dangers of severe weather. Residents are urged to be prepared for severe weather and to have a plan in place in case a tornado strikes.
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