Tornadoes

EF-1 tornado confirmed in Wise County Tuesday

Second tornado confirmed in Tuesday's early morning spring thunderstorms

A snapped tree in Wise County.
Bennette Jenkins Tanner

A snapped tree in Wise County.

The National Weather Service confirmed a second tornado touched down in North Texas on Tuesday morning.

On Wednesday, NWS survey teams visiting Wise County confirmed a small tornado path near Cottondale, south of Paradise.

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NWS teams said the damage was consistent with an EF-1 tornado with winds estimated to be between 86 and 110 mph.

"Widespread straight line wind damage was observed across much of the rest of the county in the 75-95 mph range," the NWS said.

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The preliminary report from the NWS will be up updated later to include length, width and track information.

On Tuesday afternoon, the NWS confirmed an EF-1 touched down in Irving and damaged multiple apartment buildings.

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