Spring is tornado season in Texas, and it can be a scary time, especially if a tornado touches down near where you live....A tornado near Abilene, Texas touched down on May 2, 2024 and stood completely still for about 20 minutes.
Then we see the crazy wind and the funnel of a tornado travel by.
When I was a kid, my best friend and I used to lay on the trampoline and stare up at the clouds, hoping we'd see a tornado....So, where can you find the most tornado activity in Texas? Check out the top 50 counties in the gallery below...
Now that spring has hit Lubbock, we know that tornado season is upon us....sure to keep an eye out for any tornado watch or warning alerts.
With tornado season being only a couple of weeks away, here’s a reminder to stay alert throughout the duration of a tornado watch...Many times, tornado watches will last well into the night.
at the right time, capturing the moment a tornado formed right before their eyes....The driver's footage reveals the chaotic beauty of a tornado formation. Poof, It's Gone.
Finally, when the tornado recedes, the vehicle is left with smashed glass and a crumpled roof....Watch the mind-blowing tornado footage below: Luckily, no one was injured during the storm.
About a year and a half ago Lubbock installed tornado sirens, and Texas Tech had them long before that....And now the confession, I have NEVER heard a tornado siren in this town, for a test or an emergency.