Six tornadoes are believed to have touched down in north and central Texas as thunderstorms moved through the region Friday. More storms are expected over the weekend.
The National Weather Service in Fort Worth announced Saturday afternoon that the twister spun south of Dallas-Fort Worth in Navarro, McLennan and Hill counties. The damage in Hill County is still being assessed.
Estimated wind gusts for the strongest tornado (rated EF2) fell between 111 and 135 mph, according to the ratings. The plane is believed to have flown east of West, near the border of McLennan and Hill counties, according to the NWS.
Tornadoes are rated on the Enhanced Fujita Scale from EF0 (lowest) to EF5 (highest), which measures wind speed and storm damage.
Two EF1 tornadoes and one EF0 tornado touched down in Navarro County. Two of the twisters had maximum wind speeds of 110 mph, said Maddy Gordon, a meteorologist with the Fort Worth office.
There were two twisters, an EF1 and one short EF0, in McLennan and Hill counties, according to the weather service.
Authorities have not yet issued a report on any injuries, but Gordon said investigators found scattered tree damage and minor damage to the roof.
NWS meteorologists say March through early June is typically the peak season for severe weather.
A flood watch is in place for much of North Texas through Sunday evening, as more severe thunderstorms are expected to hit the region over the weekend.
The storm could bring hail, strong winds and the threat of some tornadoes, according to the weather service.
Staff writer Zaeem Shaikh contributed to this report.
