According to KSLA News, the National Weather Service has now confirmed there were six tornados in East Texas and at least 1 in Oklahoma.

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The towns that showed quite a bit of damage include Sulpher Springs, Hughes Springs, Paris, Clarksville, New Boston and Idabel Oklahoma. Dozen of people were injured and there were unfortunately three deaths reported.

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Our prayers go to all our friends and neighbors that have been affected by these tornados. If you are wondering how you can help, the best way is through well-known and respected agencies like the Texarkana Regional Red Cross Chapter at (903) 793-5602.

The video below shows a tornado in Sulpher Springs, Texas, and the night sky in New Boston as the storms passed through east Texas. The video also shows some of the damage in Sulpher Springs, New Boston and Clarksville.

If you live in Bowie, Gregg, Red River, and Titus Counties you can apply for financial and other services through FEMA.

You can also call for assistance with the Texarkana Regional Red Cross Office at (903) 793-5602 if you are a resident of Bowie, Camp, Cass, Delta, Franklin, Hopkins, Lamar, Marion, Morris, Rains, Red River and Titus counties.

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