Emmy award winning meteorologist Jim Spencer discusses one of the most memorable day's of his 30-year career in television: May 27, 1997. Known as the Central Texas Tornado Outbreak, the day gave birth to one of Texas' most infamous tornadoes - the Jarrell, TX F5. Jim talks about how what seemed to be a typical severe weather day in Central Texas turned into a "freak of nature" weather event as he relayed warnings live on KXAN throughout the afternoon and evening. When all was said and done, the Jarrell F5 left a path of unimaginable destruction and claimed the lives of 27 people.

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Jim Spencer reporting on Jarrell, TX.  https://youtu.be/mu37iDs_wcA

Start of the Jarrell, TX Tornado l https://youtu.be/c6EhR47EM-g

Home Video of the Jarrell, TX F5 | https://youtu.be/KTYHP5_dxh4

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