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…
Tornado causes damage, evacuations in Palo Duro Canyon area
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) – Saturday the Texas panhandle saw many tornadoes, some leaving behind extensive damage. The tornado that hit Palo Duro Canyon State Park caused 42 people to be evacuated. 16 people stayed and weathered the storm making it to safety afterwards. Five people were missing after the storm, four of which were found…