Sunday, May 05, 2019

There have been multiple tornado outbreaks for years now. Rarely there is a single tornado touching down anymore.

May 4, 2019

A tornado was spotted in Fayette County during severe weather on May 3, 2019, leaving behind some damage to several buildings.

San Antonio - Multiple reports (click here) came in on Friday morning for tornado touchdowns and heavy damage. Three tornadoes were confirmed by the National Weather Service on Saturday.

Damaged a church and a few businesses

Reached up to 120 mph

No one was injured

The tornadoes damaged a church and a few businesses.

Two tornadoes struck southern part of the county on Friday morning with winds estimated around 75 to 80 mph.

The tornado strengthened near Highway 71 and was rated a stronger tornado when it landed near the La Grange Airport.

Winds were estimated to be near 120 mph and the tornado was believed to be 75 yards wide.

At one point, a 90,000-pound piece of machinery was shifted and overturned.

No one was hurt.