Two tornadoes now confirmed from Wednesday's storm, including an upgrade to an EF-2 with 180km/h estimated winds! InstantWeather 2018-06-15

Environment Canada has now upgraded the first tornado to an EF-2 strength with wind speed reaching 180km/h and an astonishing path 500 metres wide and 32km long!

They've also added a second EF-0 tornado based on the video footage that we shared on Wednesday. Below is a photo of the EF-0:

And below is the video of the EF-0 in Norwich that Jeff M. reported to our page. Thank you Jeff & Jeff's daughter!:

Jeff M. sent us this video his daughter filmed yesterday from Norwich. :O Looks like a possible gustnado or... Posted by Ontario Tornado Watch on Thursday, June 14, 2018

Here's what Environment Canada wrote in their summary:

"Weather summary for Ontario and the National Capital Region issued by Environment Canada at 2:51 p.m. EDT Friday 15 June 2018.

Discussion.

The confirmed tornado which tracked through Haldimand and Norfolk counties on Wednesday, June 13 has been upgraded in strength to an EF-2 category with maximum estimated winds of 180 km/h.

In addition, a second tornado has been confirmed based on video evidence near Norwich around 3 pm on the same day. Minimal damage has been reported, thus it has been categorized as an EF-0.

A severe thunderstorm affected the towns of Jarvis and Waterford near Lake Erie after 3 PM on Wednesday, June 13. Numerous trees were uprooted or sheared apart, multiple buildings suffered shingle damage, branches were embedded into the roof of a house, a flag pole was snapped, a porch collapsed and several barns were destroyed.

Environment and Climate Change Canada sent a survey team to investigate damage in this area and concluded that it was the result of an Enhanced Fujita Scale 2 (EF2) tornado with peak winds near 180 km/h. The damage was intermittent along a path approximately 32 kilometres long and with a maximum width of 500 metres.

Please note that this summary may contain preliminary or unofficial information and does not constitute a complete or final report.

End/OSPC"

So glad we've not heard of any injuries from this storm! Thankfully, everyone seemed to stay safe!!

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