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Clovis, New Mexico tornado warning update: ‘Radar tracked’ tornado seen near Cannon Air Force Base; scary visuals emerge

A tornado warning was issued for Clovis, New Mexico on September 25.

Clovis, New Mexico tornado warning update: ‘Radar tracked’ tornado seen near Cannon Air Force Base; scary visuals emerge

On September 25, Clovis, New Mexico received a tornado warning from the National Weather Service, which remained active until 8:45pm MDT. The warning covered southeastern Curry County, including Clovis, Cannon Air Force Base, Ranchvale, and Portair. According to a tornado tracking page, a radar-tracked tornado was seen near Cannon AFB and was moving northeast at a speed of 20 mph.

Authorities advised those in the tornado's path to swiftly move to an interior room on the lowest floor, away from windows, and if outside or in a mobile home, to seek immediate shelter in a sturdy structure.

While there had been fears of a confirmed twister, none had been confirmed on the ground. However, photos from a storm that had hit Clovis the previous day were shared online. The images showcased the aftermath of the storm, with one user, Shuvrajit, expressing concern for safety and promising more storm-related photos. Shuvrajit, who has over seven years of experience in news reporting across various topics, currently works on team coordination, breaking news coverage, and creating data-driven stories.

His interests include geopolitics, sports, films, and music, and he enjoys exploring AI workflows to enhance everyday tasks.

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