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Palo Pinto County added to Texas disaster declaration after tornado damage

NWS says an EF-3 tornado brought winds of up to 145 mph.

by · 5 NBCDFW

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott added Palo Pinto County to the state’s recent disaster declaration after an EF-3 tornado hit the county last week, causing several injuries and extensive damage.

An EF-3 tornado can bring winds of up to 145 mph.

The Palo Pinto County Sheriff’s Office confirmed several people were injured as a result of the storm. The sheriff’s office also reported extensive damage in the county.

Abbott said in a statement that more counties could be added to the disaster declaration.