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Two tornadoes confirmed in Liberty County
Two EF-0 tornadoes touched down in Liberty County's Plum Grove area during Tuesday's severe weather. FOX 26 meteorologist Remeisha Shade breaks down the report from the National Weather Service.
LIBERTY COUNTY, Texas - The National Weather Service (NWS) has confirmed two EF-0 tornadoes touched down in Liberty County during Tuesday's severe weather.
Liberty County tornadoes confirmed
What they're saying:
The two tornadoes were a part of the same supercell storm that prompted a Tornado Warning near Cleveland and Plum Grove.
The first tornado was rated an EF0, with peak winds of 80 miles per hour. The path length was 0.28 miles and the width was 65 yards.
This tornado was on the ground for 1 minute or less, from 3:24 to about 3:25 pm, starting at the intersection of county road 3707 and county road 3709. There were some reports of large trees, fences and power lines that were blown down in this area.
The second tornado was also given a rating of EF0, but with slightly stronger winds of 85 mph.
It touched down from 3:27 PM until 3:33 PM around FM 1010 and Wooden Lane, uprooting a tree.
The twister ended around county road 3404. Some damage to the Bella Vista subdivision was observed by the national weather service survey team.
Trees and fences were damaged, along with a metal structure collapsing.
No injuries or deaths have been reported.
EF Scale
Dig deeper:
According to the NWS, EF ratings for tornadoes are based on estimated wind speeds and the related damage.
EF-0 tornadoes are classified with three-second windgusts of 65–85 mph.
Severe weather Tuesday
What Happened:
The National Weather Service issued a Tornado Warning for Liberty County around 3 p.m. on Tuesday afternoon.
During the storm, homeowner Donald Enloe captured the destruction on his outdoor security cameras.
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Home camera captures possible tornado near Cleveland TX
A home surveillance camera captured video of a possible tornado blowing debris in the Plum Grove area Tuesday afternoon.
Enloe's home was not the only building damaged. Just down the road, the Family Worship Center of Plum Grove had its windows blown own from the storm's strong winds.
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Plum Grove pastor shares possible tornado experience
Pastor Noble Enloe, with the Family Worship Center of Plum Grove, spoke with FOX 26 about what he experienced during a possible tornado Tuesday afternoon.
The Source: National Weather Service, Family Worship Center of Plum Grove and residents in the area.