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JUST IN: Confirmed Tornado spotted in Knox City

By Shelly Womack,

2024-04-27

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

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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.

For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to KTAB - BigCountryHomepage.com.

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Michael Steen

04-28

that tornado happened Saturday afternoon why are we just hearing about it Sunday morning

Michele George

04-28

what happened to sirens being started during tornado warnings in Wichita Falls? we were under tornado warnings several times Saturday in Wichita County and Wichita Soutwest area per local news Channel 6 Ken Johnson, and Channel 3 weather guy and no sirens??? What's going on.I lived through 79 tornado and think God for sirens? They are supposed to be tested first Monday of every month at noon to make sure they work?

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