JUST IN: Confirmed Tornado spotted in Knox City

Shelly Womack

April 27, 2024 at 4:34 PM·1 min read

KNOX COUNTY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – A confirmed, life-threatening tornado was spotted in Knox County Saturday afternoon.

At about 3:30 p.m., a tornado was spotted near FM 222 and FM 1292 near Knox City. It moved east at 20 miles per hour.

Courtesy of Chad Mcghee

Courtesy of Timothy Sanders

The Knox City Volunteer Fire Department asks the public to stay off the roads as city workers, utility companies, and first responders work to clear the roadways.

First responders are still assessing the damage, with hail and rain still in the area.

Our severe weather team is working to gather details, and BigCountryHomepage will update as soon as new information is made available.

Please continue to seek shelter.

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