Video: Tornado hits city in Texas; houses were destroyed

A “large and extremely dangerous” tornado hit the cities of Hodges and Hawley, Texas, on Thursday night (2).

About 30 homes in Hawley were destroyed by the tornado's winds. Cars in the area also suffered damage from debris.

Watch the tornado in Hawley:

There were “several” injuries, but no deaths were reported as of Friday morning, Hawley Police Chief Brad Wilson told reporters. CNN.

At least one area school district is allowing students to study from home.

“The Hawley community has been hit hard and we have several families who have lost their homes,” the Hawley Independent School District highlighted in a Facebook post.

More severe storms are possible across Texas Friday afternoon or evening. A Level 3 risk for severe thunderstorms is in effect for parts of west-central Texas, including areas that were hit hard Thursday. The maximum value of the scale is 5.

Source: CNN Brasil

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