Tornado that struck Cocoa Beach was an EF1 with 95 mph winds
The National Weather Service continues surveying tornado damage driven by Hurricane Milton and has determined that a tornado in the east coast city of Cocoa Beach, Florida, on Wednesday evening was an EF1.
The tornado’s winds gusted from 85 to 95 mph, the National Weather Service in Melbourne said in a preliminary survey. Tornadoes can be rated from EF0 (wind speeds 65-85 mph) to EF5 (more than 200mph winds) on the Enhanced Fujita Scale.
“The circulation began as a waterspout before moving ashore near the Royale Towers, crossing A1A, moving west-northwest along S. Banana River Blvd. The system exited into the Banana River near St. Croix Ave. where it produced additional damage to homes. We have no evidence that the tornado continued into Merritt Island, however, it was likely a waterspout after emerging into the Banana River,” wrote the office.
Survey teams are still being sent out across Florida and more information will slowly be released as teams gather more information.
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