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285 NOUS44 KMOB 222309 PNSMOB ALZ051>060-261>266-FLZ201>206-MSZ067-075-076-078-079-231115- Public Information Statement National Weather Service Mobile AL 609 PM CDT Thu Jun 22 2017 ...NWS Damage Survey For 06/21/17 Ft. Walton Beach Tornado... .Ft. Walton Beach Tornado... Rating: EF-0 Estimated Peak Wind: 75-80 mph Path Length /statute/: 2.5 miles Path Width /maximum/: 75 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: Jun 21 2017 Start Time: 6:18 AM CDT Start Location: Ft. Walton Beach Start Lat/Lon: 30.41216 / -86.5920 End Date: Jun 21 2017 End Time: 6:20 AM CDT End Location: Ft. Walton Beach End Lat/Lon: 30.4410 / -86.6178 Survey summary: The tornado touched down near Hollywood Blvd NE and tracked two and a half miles northeast, ending near the Falcon House Apartments. The path was non continuous and at times the only visible damage was at tree top level. The tornado produced roof damage to a couple of homes, along with damage to oak and pine trees. The tornado was near its strongest point as it moved over Ferry Park and produced damage at a baseball field. EF Scale: The Enhanced Fujita Scale classifies tornadoes into the following categories. EF0...Weak......65 to 85 mph EF1...Weak......86 to 110 mph EF2...Strong....111 to 135 mph EF3...Strong....136 to 165 mph EF4...Violent...166 to 200 mph EF5...Violent...>200 mph Note: The information in this statement is preliminary and subject to change pending final review of the event and publication in NWS Storm Data. $$