NWS: 2 tornadoes confirmed in Tuscola Co. Monday
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TUSCOLA COUNTY, Mich. (WNEM) - The National Weather Service out of Detroit has confirmed two EF-0 tornadoes touched down in Tuscola County on Monday.
Tornado #1
The storm touched down at 1:56 PM 3.2 miles northeast of Vassar and was estimated to be on the ground for 2.3 miles and 7 minutes. It had a maximum width of 200 yards. The maximum wind speed from this tornado is estimated to be 80 mph. The tornado eventually lifted 5.5 miles northeast of Vassar.
Along the path, there were numerous uprooted trees, including sheared trees and tree limbs.
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Tornado #2
The storm touched down at 2:14 PM 5.6 miles south of Caro and was estimated to be on the ground for two minutes and 0.5 miles. It had a maximum width of 100 yards. The maximum wind speed from this tornado is estimated to be 75 mph. It lifted 5.4 miles south southeast of Caro.
Several trees were reported down by emergency management near the intersection of M-24 & M-46.
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Tornado EF-Scale
EF-0: 65-95 MPH
EF-1: 86-110 MPH
EF-2: 111-135 MPH
EF-3: 136-165 MPH
EF-4: 166-200 MPH
EF-5: Greater than 200 MPH
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