Sat Apr 26 05:00:00 UTC 2025: ## Dramatic Tornado Caught on Film Near Matador, Texas
**MATADOR, TX (April 25, 2025)** – A powerful tornado touched down northwest of Matador, Texas yesterday, April 24th, providing a dramatic spectacle captured on film by renowned storm chaser Stephen Jones. The footage shows a large, menacing funnel cloud tearing across the landscape, throwing debris high into the air.
The event is particularly noteworthy as Matador was struck by an EF-3 tornado less than two years ago, on June 21, 2023. Jones’s breathtaking, yet terrifying, close-range video showcases the raw power of the storm. While no immediate reports of damage or injuries are available, the video serves as a stark reminder of the destructive potential of severe weather in the region. Texas Storm Chasers, who provided the footage, continue to monitor weather conditions across the state.
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