The National Weather Service confirmed a large tornado was on the ground in New Orleans around 7:30 p.m. local time Tuesday.
Portions of Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama are under tornado watches until 11 p.m.
As many as 80 homes were damaged, and debris from homes, trees and power lines was scattered across a path at least a third of a mile wide, CBS Dallas-Fort Worth reported. Some people told the station the storm hit so fast, they had just minutes to find somewhere to shelter. Texas Governor Greg Abbott said around 72 people stayed in shelters in Houston County overnight Monday, and that officials are unable to estimate when they will be able to return home."Some may have lost their homes altogether," he said.Thirty miles northeast of Jacksboro, near Bowie, the damage was widespread. Four people suffered minor injuries, said emergency manager Kelly McNabb.
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