The National Weather Service released the survey results from the reported tornado in Nassau County during Thursday’s severe weather.
“A national weather service storm survey determined that an EF-1 tornado, with maximum sustained winds of approximately 93 mph, moved across northwestern portions of Nassau County during the predawn hours of Thursday, April 7th.
Ef-0 damage, mostly in the form of large broken tree branches, was noted at the beginning of the tornado track just west of U.S. Highways 1/301/23 near the town of Boulougne, near the intersection with Karma Way.The tornado then tracked east-northeastward towards the little St. Marys river, producing additional EF-0 damage in the form of tree damage, with some likely rear flank downdraft straight-line wind damage noted along Conner cutoff.
A single wide manufactured home in this area experienced considerable wind damage, as its metal roof was partially torn and was lofted for a distance of about 20 yards. The tornado then lifted just east of Murrhee road, where EF-0 damage to trees was noted in swampy area.Copyright 2022 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.