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Public Information Statement
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
655 PM EDT Sun Jun 7 2020

...NWS Damage Survey For 06/06/20 Orlando Ferncreek Tornado and
Daytona Flea Market Wind Events...

Update to include damage assessment from City of Orlando.

.Orlando Ferncreek Tornado...

Rating:                   EF-1
Estimated Peak Wind:      100-105 MPH
Path length /Statute/:    5.1 Miles
Path width /Maximum/:     500 Yards
Fatalities:               0
Injuries:                 0

Start date:               Jun 06 2020 
Start time:               720 pm EDT
Start location:           2 SW Conway / Orange / FL
Start Lat/Lon:            28.4701 / -81.3559 

End date:                 Jun 06 2020
End time:                 732 pm EDT
End location:             4 W Azalea Park / Orange / FL
End_lat/lon:              28.5439 / -81.3636

National Weather Service Melbourne Damage Survey confirms that a
waterspout/tornado moved north along a 5.1 mile path from Lake 
Conway to Thornton Park. The peak intensity was estimated at 
100-105 mph.

A waterspout formed on west-central Lake Conway at approximately 
720 pm and traveled north, briefly coming onshore and crossing 
Hoffner Avenue, then moving back over water, crossing Little Lake
Conway. The waterspout moved back onshore as a tornado at the 
south end of Ferncreek Avenue. The tornado nearly paralleled
Ferncreek Avenue and Martin Street as it moved nearly due north,
crossing State Road 408, and lifting at Lake Lawsona Park at 
approximately 732 pm.

Damage was continuous along a 5.1 mile swath with a width of 
350-500 yards. As the tornado came onshore at Hoffner Avenue it 
briefly attained EF-1 intensity (peak winds estimated at 85-90 
mph) resulting in severe damage to the roof of a lakefront home 
and numerous large trees toppled. Damage along much of the
remainder of the path was rated EF-0 (winds estimated 65-85 mph).

The EF-0 damage consisted generally of uprooted trees, toppled 
trees, and snapped large branches. Several large trees fell onto 
homes, causing significant damage mainly to roofs. Multiple vehicles
were damaged due to fallen large branches and downed trees. 

The tornado reached peak intensity of EF-1 in the vicinity of 
Ferncreek Avenue, Lake Margaret Drive and Carmia Drive (estimated 
peak winds 100-105 mph). Several one story apartment buildings
lost significant portions of their roofs.

City of Orlando preliminary damage assessment indicates 2 homes with 
severe damage, 14 with moderate damage, and 11 with minor damage. 

There were no injuries or fatalities. As the tornado moved 
through the highly urbanized area, numerous local residents 
witnessed the tornado and provided many videos and photos.

NWS Melbourne appreciates the assistance provided by the City of 
Orlando Office of Emergency Management, Orange County Fire Rescue, 
Orange County Emergency Management, Orlando News Media, and the 
many spotters and residents that provided videos, photos, and 
additional details. 

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

.Daytona Flea Market Wind Event...

Peak wind / E:            55-65 MPH
Path length /Statute/:    0.2 Miles
Path width /Maximum/:     135 Yards
Fatalities:               0
Injuries:                 0

Start date:               Jun 06 2020 
Start time:               1015 pm EDT
Start location:           4 SW Daytona Beach / Volusia / FL
Start Lat/Lon:            29.1667 / -81.0827

End date:                 Jun 06 2020
End time:                 1015 pm EDT
End location:             4 SW Daytona Beach / Volusia / FL
End_lat/lon:              29.1667 / -81.0827

National Weather Service Melbourne Damage Survey found straight-
line winds estimated at 55-65 mph impacted the Daytona Flea and 
Farmers Market at around 1015 pm EDT, Saturday evening. Damage 
consisted of the removal of a large portion of a corrugated roof. 
The roof debris was blown downwind 100 yards onto adjacent 
portions of Interstate 95, causing the roadway to be closed for 
several hours. No other damage was noted in the area and there 
were no injuries or fatalities. 

National Weather Service wishes to thank Volusia County Emergency
Management for providing damage details. 

Note:
The information in this statement is preliminary and subject to
change pending final review of the events and publication in NWS
Storm Data.

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Rodriguez/Spratt