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BREAKING: National Weather Service confirms 7 tornadoes rolled through West Texas Saturday, 2 more than originally reported

After further investigation, NWS in Abilene/San Angelo believes at least 6 to 7 tornadoes impacted West Texas.
Credit: FOX West Texas

SAN ANGELO, Texas — At least six to seven strong tornadoes ravaged portions of West Texas during the early morning hours Saturday. Many homes were left uninhabitable.

The National Weather Service in Abilene/San Angelo has video evidence of a multi-vortex tornado near Lowake. 

"In addition, we have video evidence of two other large tornadoes, one near Silver Valley and another just west of Ballinger," said the NWS in a public information statement.

Tornadoes destroyed many trees, power poles, several large steel high tension towers and outbuildings.

FOX West Texas Meteorologist Ricky Cody will continue to update you with information from the National Weather Service as it becomes available.

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