Time is 8:31 CDT. I’m in the path and a bit nervous as this tornado comes slowly closer. My position is as far west on FM-171 (south of the Red River) that I can get without turning south nearest the Red RIver. I am looking WNW probably about 3 or 4 miles from the tornado.

 I was very rushed and unable to get a good digital camera shot. These are video stills.

I’m trying to contact the NWS to issue a warning on this tornado.

Later I retreat and take up a position just southwest of Byers on hwy 79. It is dark, and I film what appears to be the continuance of the tornado. It appeared to get very large earlier as I was retreating.

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