EF-1 tornado with 100 mph winds hit Burlington, Whitsett areas, National Weather Service confirms

An EF-1 tornado touched down in the Burlington and Whitsett areas on Thursday, according to preliminary survey results from the National Weather Service.

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Preliminary NWS Tornado damage survey revealed a tornadic storm near Whitsett, NC near the Guilford and Alamance county line. The tornado was on the ground intermittently for approximately 5 min. Additional investigation will take place through the day today into tomorrow. #NCwx pic.twitter.com/P5Zv874vzh

— NWS Raleigh (@NWSRaleigh) March 19, 2021

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The tornado touched down at 5:38 p.m. and had estimated peak winds of 100 mph.

It was on the ground intermittently for 2.5 miles with a maximum width of 200 yards.

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Homeowners on Ethans Way in Burlington told FOX8’s Allison Smith that they’re lucky to be alive.

A dozen homes, if not more, on Ethans Way are dealing with damaged siding.

The storm also ripped a 50-year-old picnic shelter out of the ground at Springwood Presbyterian Church in Burlington.

No injuries were reported.

Source: Fox 8 News Channel