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At Least Two Dead After Tornadoes Rip Through Towns
April 27, 2026
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Scott Olson / Getty ImagesA deadly burst of extreme weather has ripped through parts of the country, leaving two people dead. In northern Texas, a tornado-producing thunderstorm also displaced at least 20 families, authorities said. One person died in Runaway Bay after homes were heavily damaged, according to Wise County Judge J.D. Clark, while a second fatality was reported south of Springtown, Parker County Assistant Fire Chief David Pruitt said.
Emergency crews faced immediate obstacles reaching victims. “Access has been difficult due to blocked roadways and downed utilities, but crews have continued pushing forward to reach those in need,” Clark said. The damage stretched across multiple communities, with officials reporting “significant damage” and widespread outages. “One of the most significant ongoing challenges is the widespread power outage affecting many residents,” Pruitt wrote. The National Weather Service confirmed a tornado near Runaway Bay with winds up to 135 mph and another near Springtown reaching 105 mph. Meteorologists said the slow-moving system tracked southeast through the region late Saturday night, triggering additional warnings of a “potentially large and extremely dangerous” tornado nearby.Read it at PBSRead more at The Daily Beast.
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