Офис Национальной метеорологической службы США (NWS) в Тампе подтвердил, что на населенный пункт Кэтлин, который находится в округе Полк американского штата Флорида, обрушился торнадо категории EF-2. Порывы ветра достигали 193 км/ч. Путь, пройденный воронкой по земле, составил 14,5 км, сообщает телеканал Bay News 9.
Ветер повалил много деревьев и повредил 50 домов. Около 10 тысяч домов остались без электроснабжения. Обошлось без тяжелых травм.
That video from Tampa photographer Melissa Korta actually appears to have caught the #tornado approaching I-4 near Polk Highway Friday evening. A tornado watch is now in effect until noon Saturday as the tornado threat continues. #Nestor #TropicalStormNestor #StormHour #10News pic.twitter.com/8eU3Chxv9J
— Ric Kearbey⚡️WTSP (@RicTampaBay) October 19, 2019
Wow! Check out this video from Tampa photographer Melissa Korta who says she drove through a #tornado around I-4 near Polk Highway Friday evening. She got minor car damage and a tremendous scare. #Nestor #TropicalStormNestor #StormHour #10News pic.twitter.com/tt92kXm4z3
— Ric Kearbey⚡️WTSP (@RicTampaBay) October 19, 2019
New video: Tornado damage in Kathleen near Duff Rd #BN9Polk #Nestor @BN9 @bn9weather pic.twitter.com/GItDe9TnvV
— Tim Wronka (@TimWronka) October 19, 2019
RV trailer pushed over on top of house right behind Kathleen Middle. pic.twitter.com/s6L7zwUKSf
— Jennifer Titus (@jenntitus10) October 19, 2019
So much damage and devastation here in Kathleen. @NWSTampaBay says an EF2 tornado is the reason behind it. Wind speeds as high as 120 Mph. pic.twitter.com/Ng4prDWK9I
— Jennifer Titus (@jenntitus10) October 19, 2019
Some of the worst storm damage we’ve come across today in the Kathleen area. The owner tells us he heard what sounded like a train coming through and then his mobile home was lifted off the foundation. Thankfully no one was hurt. @BN9 pic.twitter.com/YAzwu4m4Fy
— Ashley Paul (@AshleyPaulTV) October 19, 2019
The Mt. Tabor Baptist Church saw significant damage to their second building. The home directly behind the church had its roof blown off. We are told this all happened in a matter of seconds. @BN9 pic.twitter.com/uNBBiiu7bQ
— Ashley Paul (@AshleyPaulTV) October 19, 2019
BREAKING: Officials confirm an EF-2 tornado hit Polk County late Friday night, with peak winds of 120 mph. It damaged dozens of homes and tore part of the roof off Kathleen Middle School. LATEST: https://t.co/dQTTetqDgT pic.twitter.com/aFd9gSHc3j
— Spectrum Bay News 9 (@BN9) October 19, 2019