An unusual October tornado has downed power lines and destroyed garages on Madison’s east side, but no injuries are reported.
The National Weather Service confirms a weak tornado swept northeast along East Washington Avenue to Interstate 39/90 Saturday evening. The weather service says a preliminary damage assessment indicates it was an EF-zero tornado with winds of 70-80 mph. The tornado was on the ground for about 10 minutes.
Wind shear and instability caused many showers to rotate, resulting in the tornado.
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The Wisconsin State Journal reports the storm damaged the roof of a car wash and ripped the facade from a convenience store.
Steve Peters said high winds toppled a walnut tree that destroyed his back porch and detached garage. Peters said the damage “looked like a bomb went off.”
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