A tornado was reported near Fort Stockton in West Texas as severe thunderstorms moved through the area, according to the National Weather Service.
The weather service issued a tornado warning for north-central Pecos County around 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14, saying a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was near Fort Stockton and moving northeast at 20 mph.
Video captured by Laura Waddell showed a large tornado near Fort Stockton Wednesday afternoon.
The National Weather Service urged people in the warned area to take cover in a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building and stay away from windows.
West Texas braces for strong winds, cold
A high wind warning, which covers far West Texas,
will be in effect from 6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 15 to late Friday, Oct. 16. East winds of 30 to 40 mph are expected, with gusts reaching up to 65 mph. The strongest winds are expected overnight.
Residents are urged to secure loose outdoor objects and use caution while driving, particularly in high-profile vehicles. Strong winds could also damage trees and power lines.
Temperatures are also expected to plunge by double digits by Friday, Oct. 16, and could dip into the 40s overnight during early weekend hours, according to the National Weather Service.
By 6 a.m. Friday, Oct. 16, temperatures are forecast to reach 52 degrees, with even colder conditions expected early Saturday, Oct. 17, when temperatures could drop to 45 degrees by 6 a.m.
This article originally appeared on El Paso Times: Watch: Tornado swirls near Fort Stockton as storms hit West Texas
