EF-1 Tornado Confirmed in Melrose

Category: Weather

An EF-1 tornado touched down in Melrose, causing damage to farms and businesses. Wind speeds reached 95 mph, and the tornado traveled a path of about four miles in six minutes. Approximately 5,000 customers lost power, and significant tree damage has been reported along local trails.

Keywords: tornado, Melrose, weather damage

Source: KNSI

Update At: 8/6/2024

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