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Public Information Statement
National Weather Service Miami FL
402 PM EDT Thu Oct 10 2024


...NWS Damage Survey for Hurricane Milton Tornado Event...

.Overview...

Several strong tornadoes developed within rainbands associated 
with Hurricane Milton. This is the first and very preliminary 
EF rating for one of those tornadoes.

.Milton Palm Beach Gardens...

Rating:                 EF3
Estimated Peak Wind:    140 mph
Path Length /statute/:  N/A
Path Width /maximum/:   N/A
Fatalities:             N/A
Injuries:               N/A

Start Date:             10/09/2024
Start Time:             N/A
Start Location:         N/A
Start Lat/Lon:          N/A

End Date:               10/09/2024
End Time:               N/A
End Location:           N/A
End Lat/Lon:            N/A

Survey Summary:

Considerable structural damage was observed in the Avenir community
in Palm Beach Gardens. The damage was observed on brand new, well-built
homes and included segments of concrete block walls missing and large
sections of roof removed. This tornado had a relatively long track and
this preliminary rating was based on just one neighborhood which was also 
one of the hardest hit. This will likely require a multi-day survey to
obtain the complete picture and assign a final rating. A follow-up PNS 
will be sent with each update.

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EF Scale: The Enhanced Fujita Scale classifies tornadoes into the
following categories:

EF0.....65 to 85 mph
EF1.....86 to 110 mph
EF2.....111 to 135 mph
EF3.....136 to 165 mph
EF4.....166 to 200 mph
EF5.....>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.


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