Drone captures dramatic tornado footage in Canton, TX [video]

As large parts of the country are being hit by tornadoes, the Weather Channel tweeted out this video of a tornado in the area of Canton, TX. While it is not the first time, that a tornado like this is recorded with a drone, the aerial vantage point provides us with a new perspective.

Drone captures dramatic tornado footage

Please keep in mind though that when you’re flying a drone to capture events like these, please do NOT get in the way of rescue workers as Sgt. Richard Meulenberg explains in this video. Also, be sure to stay safe yourself when you’re this close to nature’s wrath.

WATCH: Dramatic drone footage captured a tornado in Canton, TX on Wednesday. pic.twitter.com/sidTt4xAgk

— The Weather Channel (@weatherchannel) May 30, 2019

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