From Escambia County: The National Weather Service of Mobile released its damage survey following Tuesday’s severe weather that damaged warehouses in the Ellyson Industrial Park. The damage survey revealed an EF1 tornado touched down in the Ferry Pass community at 4:21 p.m. and traveled approximately a mile and a half with wind speeds peaking at 90 mph.
The tornado began about a quarter of a mile south of Copter Road and just east of Paul Start Drive, according to the damage survey. At the starting point, several boats were pushed into fencing with a few boats overturned. The tornado moved northeast across the Ellyson Industrial Park, causing significant damage to some metal roofs, metal side paneling, doors, powerlines and vehicles.
- The tornado quickly weakened as it moved north of Copter Road and lifted near Addison Drive, with only some small tree debris noted.
- Three injuries were reported, with two patients transported to area hospitals by Escambia County EMS.
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
EF6 – 200+ mph
NOTE: The information provided by NWS-Mobile is preliminary and subject to change pending final review of the event and publication in NWS Storm Data.
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