NWS Amarillo: Seven tornadoes touched down in Texas Panhandle March 13 amarillo.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from amarillo.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
When Andrew Shirey got to Palo Duro Canyon on Friday afternoon, he knew there was the possibility of high winds and severe weather throughout the weekend.
But what occurred Saturday afternoon was not something he expected to happen during the first few days of his Spring Break.
The Amarillo office of the National Weather Service is estimating that six tornadoes made their way throughout the Texas Panhandle Saturday, affecting southern Randall County, including Happy and Palo Duro Canyon, as well as other Panhandle towns including Claude and Clarendon.
Tornado s effect on Randall County/Texas Panhandle
According to NWS Amarillo, one large tornado hit the entranceway of Palo Duro Canyon State Park, affecting the nearby Palo Duro Canyon Zip Line Adventure Park.
Photos show the tornado aftermath at this Texas park last weekend mysanantonio.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from mysanantonio.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Tornado Causes Damage In North Texas
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Damage was reported from a tornado near Happy, Texas, Saturday evening.
There were several reports of tornadoes and hail in the Texas Panhandle, where Winter Storm Xylia spawned severe weather.
At least one home was damaged near Happy, about 35 miles south of Amarillo, according to storm chasers on the scene. The Randall County Sheriff s Office said power lines were knocked down around the county.
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) Power lines and a cell tower are down, Amarillo Area Emergency Management Director Chad Orton told the Associated Press.
“One house was damaged but the family was in the basement . there have been no injuries or fatalities.”
Update (9:45 p.m.): Final hiker at Palo Duro Canyon State Park found safe
Officials with the Randall County Sheriff s Office reported Saturday evening that the missing hiker at Palo Duro Canyon State Park has been located. After rescue crews took time to reach the location, officials state that crews have reached the final hiker and he is safe and uninjured.
No further search operations are ongoing, according to officials with the Randall County Sheriff s Office.
Update (8:40 p.m.): Last missing hiker in Palo Duro Canyon State Park Found
Officials with the Randall County Sheriff s Office reported Saturday evening that the missing hiker at Palo Duro Canyon State Park has been located.