Overview

• Multiple tornadoes ripped through the small town of Matador, Texas Wednesday evening, killing at least four people and injuring 10 others according to authorities.
• The powerful storm destroyed around 15 structures in Matador and cut power to more than 220,000 residents across the state.
• The tornadoes were accompanied by hurricane-force winds, hail up to the size of softballs and temperatures exceeding 100 degrees, creating a rare and dangerous mix of weather phenomena.
• The storms are the result of a stagnant high pressure system lingering over much of the central U.S., causing temperatures to soar and fueling the development of severe thunderstorms.
• Search and rescue operations were underway Thursday morning in Matador to locate any remaining victims amid the rubble, though no one was reported missing according to officials.