Drone Video Reveals Extensive Damage After Tornado Strikes Texas Town
Devastation Unleashed by the Tornado
- Shortly after a tornado tore through Perryton, Texas, drone footage captured the significant damage inflicted on homes and other structures.
- Storm chaser Brian Emfinger recorded the path of destruction as the twister swept across the town, situated in the Texas Panhandle.
- Emfinger described the scene as one of immense damage and destruction, particularly noting the devastation caused to a mobile home park.
Widespread Destruction and Rescue Efforts
- Emfinger witnessed the tornado demolishing the industrial area of the town before heading west, leaving a trail of demolished mobile homes.
- Numerous witnesses reported rescues taking place as victims were pulled from the wreckage, prompting calls for ambulances to aid the injured.
- The smell of gas permeated the area, and people resorted to using their hands to dig through the debris in search of survivors.
Aerial View of the Aftermath
- Using a drone camera, Emfinger captured footage revealing the extent of the destruction, including destroyed mobile homes and uprooted trees.
- In the distance, a burning building could be seen, further emphasizing the widespread impact of the tornado.
Continued Severe Weather Threat
- The tornado in Perryton occurred within the context of a multiday severe weather threat across the South and Southeast regions.
- On Thursday, over 21 million people spanning from eastern Colorado and Kansas to the Florida Panhandle received Severe Thunderstorm Warnings.
- The severe weather threat is expected to persist, with more severe storms predicted for the same areas on Friday.
