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The National Weather Service has confirmed that an EF-0 tornado hit portions of Fort Lauderdale on Saturday.
A video captured by a witness, which can be seen above, shows sparks flying as the twister moves across the city.
The storm damaged boats, homes, and power lines in the area.
According to NBC Miami, the first signs of damage appeared along Southeast 12th Street. The tornado then moved northeast through portions of Rio Vista Isles, across the New River, and then across several streets just south of Sunset Lake before lifting in the vicinity of E. Las Olas Boulevard.
“The maximum winds estimated were 80 mph, however most of the damage was likely in the 60-70 mph range,” the NWS said. “Therefore, the tornado has been rated as an EF-0.”
No injuries were reported.
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Source: wesh
