Texas Tornado Near Miss: Dramatic Video Captures Intense Weather Event

Near-Miss Tornado Threatens Lubbock, Texas, Causing Widespread Damage A series of powerful tornadoes tore through the Texas Panhandle on Thursday evening, June 5th, 2025, causing significant damage and power outages across the region. One particularly intense twister narrowly missed striking a home near Lubbock, as captured in a dramatic video that has since gone viral. The video, shared by The Weather Channel, shows the tornado's swirling vortex just yards from the structure, highlighting the event's terrifying proximity. "It was the closest I've ever been to a tornado," said Justin Drake, whose video captured the near-miss in Lubbock. "The wind was incredible, and the sound was deafening." In Morton, Texas, another eyewitness, James Wilson, described a similarly intense experience, stating, "The ground shook, and the sky turned an eerie orange." The storms caused extensive damage throughout the region, downing power lines and damaging homes and businesses. Thousands were left without power, and emergency crews worked through the night to assess the damage and assist those affected. The Weather Channel reported that multiple large twisters churned across the region, emphasizing the scale of the event. While the immediate danger has passed, recovery efforts are underway, and officials are urging residents to remain vigilant as further severe weather is possible.