Funnel Cloud Forms in Central Texas Amid Tornado Watch

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April 26, 2024 at 2:18 p.m.

A tornado watch was in effect for 32 Texas counties as severe storms passed over the state on Friday, April 26.

Ayden Rodriguez filmed this footage of a funnel cloud forming on the horizon as he traveled through Waco on Friday.

The National Weather Service urged residents of central and north-central Texas to prepare for severe weather through Friday evening. Credit: Ayden Rodriguez via Storyful

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