Tornado tears through community in southern Texas without advance warning, killing one person and damaging dozens of homes
Damage is seen after a tornado hit in Port Isabel, Texas, in the unincorporated community of Laguna Heights. / Photo: AP
At least 10 others were hospitalised on Saturday, including two people who were listed in critical condition, said Tom Hushen, the emergency management coordinator for Cameron County.The tornado hit at about 4 am as most people were in their homes asleep in the unincorporated community of Laguna Heights, located on the mainland across from South Padre Island, off the Gulf of Mexico.There was no advance warning.
“With a tornado, like Barry mentioned, it’s not a common scenario unless we have a hurricane/tropical cyclone in the area. So, we didn’t have the benefit of a warning."Roberto Flores, 42, died after being “basically crushed as a result of the damage to his mobile home," Trevino said.A man stands outside of his home after a tornado hit Saturday, May 13, 2023, in the unincorporated community of Laguna Heights.
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