A small tornado—yep, a real one—swept through a busy intersection, and it honestly looked like something out of a movie. It was all caught on traffic cameras, which made it even more shocking for folks watching it later. The National Weather Service checked everything out and confirmed it was an EF0 tornado. That’s the weakest kind on the scale, but still—it had winds up to 85 mph. You might think that’s not much, but when you see stuff flying around like that? It’s scary.
The whole thing lasted a short time, and luckily, nobody got hurt. But just watching that funnel twist through cars and trees, especially in a spot people pass through every day? That’s enough to rattle anyone. Honestly, people were just grateful it wasn’t worse.
Homes, Trees, and Roads Took a Hit
Even though the tornado didn’t stick around long, it still caused some real mess in the area. Roofs got damaged, trees were snapped in half or completely uprooted, and bits of debris ended up all over the place. Some roads had to be shut down for a bit while crews cleared things up. It wasn’t a full disaster zone or anything, but it definitely left its mark.
People nearby started cleaning up almost right away. You could see neighbors helping each other out, moving branches, and covering up broken roof spots. It’s always nice seeing that kind of community support after something like this. Authorities were also quick to respond, making sure no one was hurt and checking the damage.
What the Weather Service Had to Say
After reviewing videos and checking the damage, the National Weather Service confirmed it was indeed a tornado—an EF0 to be exact. They looked at all the signs: the wind strength, the short path it traveled, and the size of the funnel. It was about 15 yards wide and traveled a little over 1.5 miles, which is short, but it was definitely enough to cause concern.
They said this kind of tornado usually causes only light damage, but that doesn’t mean it’s not dangerous. A gust of wind at 80 or 85 mph can still do serious damage to a roof or send tree branches flying. The NWS made it clear this wasn’t a fluke either. Tornadoes can pop up quickly, especially with the kind of weather patterns we’re seeing lately.
