Multiple Tornadoes Cause Widespread Damage, Power Outages Across Texas, Oklahoma

A series of powerful tornadoes struck the Lubbock, Texas area in early June 2025, causing significant damage and widespread power outages affecting over 10,000 residents. Advanced radar technology, including the University of Oklahoma's mobile RAXPOL radar, captured unprecedented high-resolution images of a large wedge tornado near Morton, revealing a hurricane-like eye and detailed vortex structures that amazed meteorologists and storm chasers. The tornadoes, estimated to be as strong as EF4 or EF5, caused flooding, overturned structures, and damaged roofs, though fortunately no injuries were reported. Meteorologists have noted an above-average risk for tornadoes in Texas this June, with warnings for additional severe weather, including hail and high winds. The storm system's intensity and the detailed radar imagery highlight the ongoing challenges and scientific interest in severe weather events across the central United States. Oklahoma also experienced notable supercell storms and tornadoes recently, showcasing the widespread nature of severe weather in the region.