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akr...@iastate.edu
Oct 11, 2024, 8:50:35 PM10/11/24
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042 NOUS42 KMLB 120050 PNSMLB FLZ041-044>046-053-058-141-144-154-159-164-247-254-259-264-347- 447-547-647-747-121300- Public Information Statement National Weather Service Melbourne FL 850 PM EDT Fri Oct 11 2024 ...NWS Damage Survey for St. Lucie County Tornado Event... .Fort Pierce & Spanish Lakes Tornado... Rating: EF-3 Estimated Peak Wind: 155 mph Path Length /statute/: 13.0 miles Path Width /maximum/: 500 yards Fatalities: 6 Injuries: Unknown Start Date: 10/09/2024 Start Time: 459 PM EDT Start Location: Fort Pierce, FL Start Lat/Lon: 27.3744/-80.4278 End Date: 10/09/2024 End Time: 513 PM EDT End Location: Fort Pierce, FL End Lat/Lon: 27.5572/-80.3859 Survey Summary: A National Weather Service survey team conducted an initial damage assessment in Fort Pierce, FL where an unusually strong, long- tracked tornado in association with Hurricane Milton produced widespread EF-1 to EF-2 damage, and periodic EF-3 damage. The survey determined that the tornado touched down to the south of Midway Rd. in Fort Pierce and continued on a nearly continuous path for at least 13 miles until it moved north into Indian River County. Additional surveys will likely extend the path (both north and south) with future updates. Significant vegetative and structural damage was observed along nearly the entire path length, indicating the tornado was continuous throughout the county. Initial structural damage occurred within the Creekside Subdivision and Sunnier Palms Park and Campground along Okeechobee Rd. Here, several homes within the Creekside community suffered partial roof loss, while numerous mobile and manufactured homes within the Sunnier Palms community suffered major damage or were destroyed. Extensive tree damage was also noted in the area. The tornado continued north-northeast over rural portions of St. Lucie County, parallel to S Kings Hwy. Here, the tornado strengthened to EF-3, with peak winds up to 155 mph. Two large warehouses along Orange Ave., one brand new construction, experienced major damage with greater than 50% of the structure collapsed. Damage was noted in rural areas adjacent to Kings Hwy as the tornado traveled north, resulting in occasional significant structural damage as well as numerous downed trees and power lines. The tornado then intersected subdivisions in the northern part of the county where additional residential damage was observed. Numerous single family homes in both Holiday Pines and Portofino Shores experienced significant roof, soffit, and siding damage, where the tornado likely continued as an EF-2 with peak winds estimated between 110 - 125 mph. The most prolific and extensive damage from the event was noted in the Spanish Lakes community, where a total of six storm- related fatalities have been confirmed as of the time of this writing. Numerous mobile and manufactured homes were destroyed along the western edge of the community, where the tornado produced high-end EF-2 winds of 125 - 135 mph. An initial survey of the community indicates over 20 homes were tossed (some flipped) from their foundation. Despite the extensive damage to the communities' manufactured homes, nearly all concrete block structures in the community experienced relatively minor or moderate damage. There are six fatalities as a result of the tornado damage. The National Weather Service Office in Melbourne sends its sincerest thanks to the St. Lucie County Emergency Management and other county partners for their extensive and ongoing coordination. Appreciation is also extended to local broadcast media, trained spotters, and local residents for providing information before and during the storm survey. Additional updates will be provided over the coming days as new data is received and analyzed. As noted earlier, the path of the tornado will likely be extended (both north and south) with future updates. && EF Scale: The Enhanced Fujita Scale classifies tornadoes into the following categories: EF0.....65 to 85 mph EF1.....86 to 110 mph EF2.....111 to 135 mph EF3.....136 to 165 mph EF4.....166 to 200 mph EF5.....>200 mph NOTE: The information in this statement is preliminary and subject to change pending final review of the event and publication in NWS Storm Data. $$ Ulrich/Volkmer/Sharp/Schaper/Law/
akr...@iastate.edu
Oct 12, 2024, 9:42:58 PM10/12/24
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848 NOUS42 KMLB 130142 PNSMLB FLZ041-044>046-053-058-141-144-154-159-164-247-254-259-264-347- 447-547-647-747-121300- Public Information Statement...UPDATED National Weather Service Melbourne FL 912 PM EDT Sat Oct 12 2024 ...Updated NWS Damage Survey for St. Lucie/SE Indian River County Tornado Event... .Fort Pierce, Spanish Lakes, and Vero Beach Area Tornado... Rating: EF-3 Estimated Peak Wind: 155 mph Path Length /statute/: 18.2 miles Path Width /maximum/: 500 yards Fatalities: 6 Injuries: Unknown Start Date: 10/09/2024 Start Time: 459 PM EDT Start Location: Fort Pierce, FL Start Lat/Lon: 27.3744/-80.4278 End Date: 10/09/2024 End Time: 531 PM EDT End Location: Vero Beach, FL End Lat/Lon: 27.6656/-80.3591 Survey Summary: A National Weather Service survey team conducted an initial damage assessment in Fort Pierce, FL and Vero Beach, FL where an unusually strong, long-tracked tornado in association with Hurricane Milton produced widespread EF-1 to EF-2 damage, and periodic EF-3 damage. The survey determined that the tornado touched down to the south of Midway Rd. in Fort Pierce and continued on a nearly continuous path for at least 18 miles until it moved offshore into the Atlantic Ocean near Jaycee Park. An additional survey could possibly extend the path southward with future updates. Significant vegetative and structural damage was observed along nearly the entire path length, indicating the tornado was continuous. Initial structural damage occurred within the Creekside Subdivision and Sunnier Palms Park and Campground along Okeechobee Rd. Here, several homes within the Creekside community suffered partial roof loss, while numerous mobile and manufactured homes within the Sunnier Palms community suffered major damage or were destroyed. Extensive tree damage was also noted in the area. The tornado continued north-northeast over rural portions of St. Lucie County, parallel to S Kings Hwy. Here, the tornado strengthened to EF-3, with peak winds up to 155 mph. Two large warehouses along Orange Ave., one brand new construction, experienced major damage with greater than 50% of the structure collapsed. Damage was noted in rural areas adjacent to Kings Hwy as the tornado traveled north, resulting in occasional significant structural damage as well as numerous downed trees and power lines. EF-3 tornado damage occurred one final time at a truss company along Kings Hwy, where greater than 50% of a steel/metal building collapsed. The tornado then intersected subdivisions in the northern part of the county where additional residential damage was observed. Numerous single family homes in both Holiday Pines and Portofino Shores experienced significant roof, soffit, and siding damage, where the tornado likely continued as an EF-2 with peak winds estimated between 110 - 125 mph. The most prolific and extensive damage from the event was noted in the Spanish Lakes community, where a total of six storm- related fatalities have been confirmed as of the time of this writing. Numerous mobile and manufactured homes were destroyed along the western edge of the community, where the tornado produced high-end EF-2 winds of 125 - 135 mph. An initial survey of the community indicates over 20 homes were tossed (some flipped) from their foundation. Despite the extensive damage to the communities' manufactured homes, nearly all concrete block structures in the community experienced relatively minor or moderate damage. The tornado then moved into Indian River County. In the Vero Beach Highlands neighborhood, multiple properties suffered roof and outbuilding damage, and healthy hardwood trees either were toppled or snapped. This damage paralleled a few blocks within 6th Ave SW. Farther north along US-1 in the Oslo area, a Publix suffered broken windows. Roof AC units were dislodged and fell to the ground, and a car was flipped over. This damage is consistent with EF-1 winds of 90 - 110 mph. After crossing the Indian River, additional damage occurred on the barrier island of Vero Beach, mainly near and west of A1A between Bay Dr and Jaycee Park. Significant damage occurred at the Bayou condominiums, where sections of the roof were torn off both the east and west buildings and thrown northward into a neighboring tree line. A pontoon boat was lifted out of the water and landed upside down on the sea wall. Winds in this small area were likely 115 - 125 mph, or EF-2 strength. Wind magnitudes may have been accentuated by proximity to open water. Elsewhere on the barrier island, widespread broken tree branches and missing shingles or roof tiles were noted on several homes and businesses, consistent with either EF-0 or EF-1 winds. At Jaycee park, the tornado toppled a sea grape tree. The tornado then pushed offshore near this location. There are six fatalities as a result of the tornado damage. The National Weather Service Office in Melbourne sends its sincerest thanks to the St. Lucie and Indian River County Emergency Management and other local partners for their extensive and ongoing coordination. Appreciation is also extended to local broadcast media, trained spotters, and local residents for providing information before and during the storm survey. && EF Scale: The Enhanced Fujita Scale classifies tornadoes into the following categories: EF0.....65 to 85 mph EF1.....86 to 110 mph EF2.....111 to 135 mph EF3.....136 to 165 mph EF4.....166 to 200 mph EF5.....>200 mph NOTE: The information in this statement is preliminary and subject to change pending final review of the event and publication in NWS Storm Data. $$ Ulrich/Volkmer/Sharp/Schaper/Law/Heil
akr...@iastate.edu
Oct 13, 2024, 5:49:41 PM10/13/24
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134 NOUS42 KMLB 132149 PNSMLB FLZ041-044>046-053-058-141-144-154-159-164-247-254-259-264-347- 447-547-647-747-141000- Public Information Statement National Weather Service Melbourne FL 549 PM EDT Sun Oct 13 2024 ...NWS Damage Survey for St. Lucie/SE Indian River County Tornado Event - Update #2... .Update...North end of track information and path length. .Fort Pierce, Spanish Lakes, and Vero Beach Area Tornado... Rating: EF3 Estimated Peak Wind: 155 mph Path Length /statute/: 21.17 miles Path Width /maximum/: 500 yards Fatalities: 6 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 10/13/2024 Start Time: 04:59 PM EDT Start Location: 2 NNW Carlton / St. Lucie County / FL Start Lat/Lon: 27.3742 / -80.4266 End Date: 10/13/2024 End Time: 05:30 PM EDT End Location: 1 NNW Jaycee Beach / Indian River County / FL End Lat/Lon: 27.6749 / -80.3621 Survey Summary: A National Weather Service survey team conducted an initial damage assessment in Fort Pierce, FL and Vero Beach, FL where an unusually strong, long-tracked tornado in association with Hurricane Milton produced widespread EF-1 to EF-2 damage, and periodic EF-3 damage. The survey determined that the tornado touched down to the south of Midway Rd. in Fort Pierce and continued on a nearly continuous path for at least 18 miles until it moved offshore into the Atlantic Ocean near Jaycee Park. An additional survey could possibly extend the path southward with future updates. Significant vegetative and structural damage was observed along nearly the entire path length, indicating the tornado was continuous. Initial structural damage occurred within the Creekside Subdivision and Sunnier Palms Park and Campground along Okeechobee Rd. Here, several homes within the Creekside community suffered partial roof loss, while numerous mobile and manufactured homes within the Sunnier Palms community suffered major damage or were destroyed. Extensive tree damage was also noted in the area. The tornado continued north-northeast over rural portions of St. Lucie County, parallel to S Kings Hwy. Here, the tornado strengthened to EF-3, with peak winds up to 155 mph. Two large warehouses along Orange Ave., one brand new construction, experienced major damage with greater than 50% of the structure collapsed. Damage was noted in rural areas adjacent to Kings Hwy as the tornado traveled north, resulting in occasional significant structural damage as well as numerous downed trees and power lines. EF-3 tornado damage occurred one final time at a truss company along Kings Hwy, where greater than 50% of a steel/metal building collapsed. The tornado then intersected subdivisions in the northern part of the county where additional residential damage was observed. Numerous single family homes in both Holiday Pines and Portofino Shores experienced significant roof, soffit, and siding damage, where the tornado likely continued as an EF-2 with peak winds estimated between 110 - 125 mph. The most prolific and extensive damage from the event was noted in the Spanish Lakes community, where a total of six storm- related fatalities have been confirmed as of the time of this writing. Numerous mobile and manufactured homes were destroyed along the western edge of the community, where the tornado produced high-end EF-2 winds of 125 - 135 mph. An initial survey of the community indicates over 20 homes were tossed (some flipped) from their foundation. Despite the extensive damage to the communities' manufactured homes, nearly all concrete block structures in the community experienced relatively minor or moderate damage. The tornado then moved into Indian River County. In the Vero Beach Highlands neighborhood, multiple properties suffered roof and outbuilding damage, and healthy hardwood trees either were toppled or snapped. This damage paralleled a few blocks within 6th Ave SW. Farther north along US-1 in the Oslo area, a Publix suffered broken windows. Roof AC units were dislodged and fell to the ground, and a car was flipped over. This damage is consistent with EF-1 winds of 90 - 110 mph. After crossing the Indian River, additional damage occurred on the barrier island of Vero Beach, mainly near and west of A1A between Bay Dr and Jaycee Park. Significant damage occurred at the Bayou condominiums, where sections of the roof were torn off both the east and west buildings and thrown northward into a neighboring tree line. A pontoon boat was lifted out of the water and landed upside down on the sea wall. Winds in this small area were likely 115 - 125 mph, or EF-2 strength. Wind magnitudes may have been accentuated by proximity to open water. North from there, missing shingles or roof tiles were noted on several homes and businesses, consistent with either EF-0 or EF-1 winds. Many large tree branches were broken. In the Bethel Creek neighborhood, multiple homes suffered major roof loss (greater than 50%) and pool cages were destroyed. A low-rise multi-family building also lost over 20% of its roof. The Bethel Creek area damage was EF-2 with winds of 115 - 125 mph. The tornado then continued into a wooded area along the beach, snapping or toppling many trees before moving offshore into the Atlantic Ocean. There are six fatalities as a result of the tornado damage. The National Weather Service Office in Melbourne sends its sincerest thanks to the St. Lucie and Indian River County Emergency Management and other local partners for their extensive and ongoing coordination. Appreciation is also extended to local broadcast media, trained spotters, and local residents for providing information before and during the storm survey. && EF Scale: The Enhanced Fujita Scale classifies tornadoes into the following categories: EF0.....65 to 85 mph EF1.....86 to 110 mph EF2.....111 to 135 mph EF3.....136 to 165 mph EF4.....166 to 200 mph EF5.....>200 mph NOTE: The information in this statement is preliminary and subject to change pending final review of the event and publication in NWS Storm Data. $$ Ulrich/Volkmer/Sharp/Schaper/Law/Heil
akr...@iastate.edu
Oct 13, 2024, 6:13:17 PM10/13/24
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EF-3 ⇒ 1
631 NOUS42 KMLB 132212 CCA PNSMLB FLZ041-044>046-053-058-141-144-154-159-164-247-254-259-264-347- 447-547-647-747-141000- Public Information Statement...CORRECTED National Weather Service Melbourne FL 612 PM EDT Sun Oct 13 2024 ...NWS Damage Survey for St. Lucie/SE Indian River County Tornado Event - Update #2... .Update...North end of track information and path length. .Fort Pierce, Spanish Lakes, and Vero Beach Area Tornado... Rating: EF3 Estimated Peak Wind: 155 mph Path Length /statute/: 21.17 miles Path Width /maximum/: 500 yards Fatalities: 6 Injuries: Unknown Start Date: 10/13/2024 Start Time: 04:59 PM EDT Start Location: 2 NNW Carlton / St. Lucie County / FL Start Lat/Lon: 27.3742 / -80.4266 End Date: 10/13/2024 End Time: 05:30 PM EDT End Location: 1 NNW Jaycee Beach / Indian River County / FL End Lat/Lon: 27.6749 / -80.3621 Survey Summary: A National Weather Service survey team conducted an initial damage assessment in Fort Pierce, FL and Vero Beach, FL where an unusually strong, long-tracked tornado in association with Hurricane Milton produced widespread EF-1 to EF-2 damage, and periodic EF-3 damage. The survey determined that the tornado touched down to the south of Midway Rd. in Fort Pierce and continued on a nearly continuous path for at least 18 miles until it moved offshore into the Atlantic Ocean near Jaycee Park. An additional survey could possibly extend the path southward with future updates. Significant vegetative and structural damage was observed along nearly the entire path length, indicating the tornado was continuous. Initial structural damage occurred within the Creekside Subdivision and Sunnier Palms Park and Campground along Okeechobee Rd. Here, several homes within the Creekside community suffered partial roof loss, while numerous mobile and manufactured homes within the Sunnier Palms community suffered major damage or were destroyed. Extensive tree damage was also noted in the area. The tornado continued north-northeast over rural portions of St. Lucie County, parallel to S Kings Hwy. Here, the tornado strengthened to EF-3, with peak winds up to 155 mph. Two large warehouses along Orange Ave., one brand new construction, experienced major damage with greater than 50% of the structure collapsed. Damage was noted in rural areas adjacent to Kings Hwy as the tornado traveled north, resulting in occasional significant structural damage as well as numerous downed trees and power lines. EF-3 tornado damage occurred one final time at a truss company along Kings Hwy, where greater than 50% of a steel/metal building collapsed. The tornado then intersected subdivisions in the northern part of the county where additional residential damage was observed. Numerous single family homes in both Holiday Pines and Portofino Shores experienced significant roof, soffit, and siding damage, where the tornado likely continued as an EF-2 with peak winds estimated between 110 - 125 mph. The most prolific and extensive damage from the event was noted in the Spanish Lakes community, where a total of six storm- related fatalities have been confirmed as of the time of this writing. Numerous mobile and manufactured homes were destroyed along the western edge of the community, where the tornado produced high-end EF-2 winds of 125 - 135 mph. An initial survey of the community indicates over 20 homes were tossed (some flipped) from their foundation. Despite the extensive damage to the communities' manufactured homes, nearly all concrete block structures in the community experienced relatively minor or moderate damage. The tornado then moved into Indian River County. In the Vero Beach Highlands neighborhood, multiple properties suffered roof and outbuilding damage, and healthy hardwood trees either were toppled or snapped. This damage paralleled a few blocks within 6th Ave SW. Farther north along US-1 in the Oslo area, a Publix suffered broken windows. Roof AC units were dislodged and fell to the ground, and a car was flipped over. This damage is consistent with EF-1 winds of 90 - 110 mph. After crossing the Indian River, additional damage occurred on the barrier island of Vero Beach, mainly near and west of A1A between Bay Dr and Jaycee Park. Significant damage occurred at the Bayou condominiums, where sections of the roof were torn off both the east and west buildings and thrown northward into a neighboring tree line. A pontoon boat was lifted out of the water and landed upside down on the sea wall. Winds in this small area were likely 115 - 125 mph, or EF-2 strength. Wind magnitudes may have been accentuated by proximity to open water. North from there, missing shingles or roof tiles were noted on several homes and businesses, consistent with either EF-0 or EF-1 winds. Many large tree branches were broken. In the Bethel Creek neighborhood, multiple homes suffered major roof loss (greater than 50%) and pool cages were destroyed. A low-rise multi-family building also lost over 20% of its roof. The Bethel Creek area damage was EF-2 with winds of 115 - 125 mph. The tornado then continued into a wooded area along the beach, snapping or toppling many trees before moving offshore into the Atlantic Ocean. There are six fatalities as a result of the tornado damage. The National Weather Service Office in Melbourne sends its sincerest thanks to the St. Lucie and Indian River County Emergency Management and other local partners for their extensive and ongoing coordination. Appreciation is also extended to local broadcast media, trained spotters, and local residents for providing information before and during the storm survey. && EF Scale: The Enhanced Fujita Scale classifies tornadoes into the following categories: EF0.....65 to 85 mph EF1.....86 to 110 mph EF2.....111 to 135 mph EF3.....136 to 165 mph EF4.....166 to 200 mph EF5.....>200 mph NOTE: The information in this statement is preliminary and subject to change pending final review of the event and publication in NWS Storm Data. $$ Ulrich/Volkmer/Sharp/Schaper/Law/Heil
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Oct 13, 2024, 7:12:28 PM10/13/24
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244 NOUS42 KMLB 132312 CCA PNSMLB FLZ041-044>046-053-058-141-144-154-159-164-247-254-259-264-347- 447-547-647-747-141000- Public Information Statement...CORRECTED National Weather Service Melbourne FL 612 PM EDT Sun Oct 13 2024 ...NWS Damage Survey for St. Lucie/SE Indian River County Tornado Event - Update #2... .Update...North end of track information and path length. .Fort Pierce, Spanish Lakes, and Vero Beach Area Tornado... Rating: EF3 Estimated Peak Wind: 155 mph Path Length /statute/: 21.17 miles Path Width /maximum/: 500 yards Fatalities: 6 Injuries: Unknown Start Date: 10/09/2024 Start Time: 04:59 PM EDT Start Location: 2 NNW Carlton / St. Lucie County / FL Start Lat/Lon: 27.3742 / -80.4266 End Date: 10/09/2024 End Time: 05:30 PM EDT End Location: 1 NNW Jaycee Beach / Indian River County / FL End Lat/Lon: 27.6749 / -80.3621 Survey Summary: A National Weather Service survey team conducted an initial damage assessment in Fort Pierce, FL and Vero Beach, FL where an unusually strong, long-tracked tornado in association with Hurricane Milton produced widespread EF-1 to EF-2 damage, and periodic EF-3 damage. The survey determined that the tornado touched down to the south of Midway Rd. in Fort Pierce and continued on a nearly continuous path for at least 18 miles until it moved offshore into the Atlantic Ocean near Jaycee Park. An additional survey could possibly extend the path southward with future updates. Significant vegetative and structural damage was observed along nearly the entire path length, indicating the tornado was continuous. Initial structural damage occurred within the Creekside Subdivision and Sunnier Palms Park and Campground along Okeechobee Rd. Here, several homes within the Creekside community suffered partial roof loss, while numerous mobile and manufactured homes within the Sunnier Palms community suffered major damage or were destroyed. Extensive tree damage was also noted in the area. The tornado continued north-northeast over rural portions of St. Lucie County, parallel to S Kings Hwy. Here, the tornado strengthened to EF-3, with peak winds up to 155 mph. Two large warehouses along Orange Ave., one brand new construction, experienced major damage with greater than 50% of the structure collapsed. Damage was noted in rural areas adjacent to Kings Hwy as the tornado traveled north, resulting in occasional significant structural damage as well as numerous downed trees and power lines. EF-3 tornado damage occurred one final time at a truss company along Kings Hwy, where greater than 50% of a steel/metal building collapsed. The tornado then intersected subdivisions in the northern part of the county where additional residential damage was observed. Numerous single family homes in both Holiday Pines and Portofino Shores experienced significant roof, soffit, and siding damage, where the tornado likely continued as an EF-2 with peak winds estimated between 110 - 125 mph. The most prolific and extensive damage from the event was noted in the Spanish Lakes community, where a total of six storm- related fatalities have been confirmed as of the time of this writing. Numerous mobile and manufactured homes were destroyed along the western edge of the community, where the tornado produced high-end EF-2 winds of 125 - 135 mph. An initial survey of the community indicates over 20 homes were tossed (some flipped) from their foundation. Despite the extensive damage to the communities' manufactured homes, nearly all concrete block structures in the community experienced relatively minor or moderate damage. The tornado then moved into Indian River County. In the Vero Beach Highlands neighborhood, multiple properties suffered roof and outbuilding damage, and healthy hardwood trees either were toppled or snapped. This damage paralleled a few blocks within 6th Ave SW. Farther north along US-1 in the Oslo area, a Publix suffered broken windows. Roof AC units were dislodged and fell to the ground, and a car was flipped over. This damage is consistent with EF-1 winds of 90 - 110 mph. After crossing the Indian River, additional damage occurred on the barrier island of Vero Beach, mainly near and west of A1A between Bay Dr and Jaycee Park. Significant damage occurred at the Bayou condominiums, where sections of the roof were torn off both the east and west buildings and thrown northward into a neighboring tree line. A pontoon boat was lifted out of the water and landed upside down on the sea wall. Winds in this small area were likely 115 - 125 mph, or EF-2 strength. Wind magnitudes may have been accentuated by proximity to open water. North from there, missing shingles or roof tiles were noted on several homes and businesses, consistent with either EF-0 or EF-1 winds. Many large tree branches were broken. In the Bethel Creek neighborhood, multiple homes suffered major roof loss (greater than 50%) and pool cages were destroyed. A low-rise multi-family building also lost over 20% of its roof. The Bethel Creek area damage was EF-2 with winds of 115 - 125 mph. The tornado then continued into a wooded area along the beach, snapping or toppling many trees before moving offshore into the Atlantic Ocean. There are six fatalities as a result of the tornado damage. The National Weather Service Office in Melbourne sends its sincerest thanks to the St. Lucie and Indian River County Emergency Management and other local partners for their extensive and ongoing coordination. Appreciation is also extended to local broadcast media, trained spotters, and local residents for providing information before and during the storm survey. && EF Scale: The Enhanced Fujita Scale classifies tornadoes into the following categories: EF0.....65 to 85 mph EF1.....86 to 110 mph EF2.....111 to 135 mph EF3.....136 to 165 mph EF4.....166 to 200 mph EF5.....>200 mph NOTE: The information in this statement is preliminary and subject to change pending final review of the event and publication in NWS Storm Data. $$ Ulrich/Volkmer/Sharp/Schaper/Law/Heil
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