North Texas hit by second EF-1 tornado, officials confirm
In the wake of Tuesday's devastating storms, the National Weather Service has identified a second EF-1 tornado in North Texas.
Early Wednesday morning, a survey team arrived in Wise County and discovered a narrow path of destruction near Cottondale, just south of Paradise. The tornado had wind speeds estimated at 110 mph, the weather service said. The survey team also noted widespread straight-line wind damage across much of the rest of the county, with winds ranging from 75 to 95 mph.
"This tornado formed near the intersection of FM 2123 and FM 3552, where a wood frame residence lost much of its roof and internal rafters," the National Weather Service said later Wednesday. "The peak intensity of the tornado was determined from the damage at this residence, with EF-1 intensity winds estimated around 110 mph. The tornado impacted two outbuildings nearby, producing EF-0 roof damage.
"The tornado moved eastward, roughly paralleling County Road 3470 for at least two miles. Along this path, many larger hardwood trees exhibited limb damage, and a few outbuildings, frame residences, and manufactured homes also exhibited mostly high-end EF-0 and low-end EF-1 roof and fascia damage. The tornado dissipated near the intersection of County Road 3470 and School House Road."
Officials also believe an EF-1 tornado occurred in Irving on Monday.