'Multi-vortex' Tornado Looms Over North Texas Field

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2 May 2024 at 0:15 am

A multi-vortex tornado touched down northeast of Turkey in Texas, on Wednesday, May 1, weather officials confirmed.

This footage was filmed by Chad Casey, who said he captured it in Turkey on Wednesday.

According to the National Weather Service, a tornado watch was in effect until Wednesday night, with winds of up to 75 mph and flooding also possible. Credit: Chad Casey via Storyful

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