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Strong storms flip trucks, damage buildings after Texas tornado warning
Severe storms that possibly included a tornado did damage across parts of Central Texas Monday night.
David Kozlowski – http://dallasp/Getty ImagesSevere storms, which possibly included a tornado, damaged parts of Central Texas on Monday, October 24. While many areas of San Antonio didn’t experience a ton of rainfall, residents in Jarrell, which is about 12 miles north of Georgetown, are cleaning up after the thunderstorms roared through the city.
According to a spokesperson with Williamson County, a fire station in the city had part of its roof blown off as well as doors, KXAN reports. The county said it also received reports that at least two residences had parts of their roofs ripped off. A home being constructed was also blown over in the strong winds.
The Weather Channel also reported that the storms caused a tractor-trailer and cars to overturn in a ditch along Interstate 35.
Williamson County Judge Bill Gravell tweeted on Tuesday morning, October 25, that officials recorded high winds and a possible tornado in the county. He added, “we will get through this.”
The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning for parts of northern Williamson County, including Jarrell. It’s not confirmed that a tornado hit the town, but the NWS said it will have preliminary reports soon on the damage.
On Monday night, the NWS also issued a tornado watch for Austin, San Marcos, Bastrop, and Killeen. It has since been lifted. In San Antonio and Austin, the NWS said it will be breezy to windy on Tuesday. Winds will be stronger in the morning hours and then begin to decrease in the afternoon.