The National Weather Service says the remnants of Tropical Storm Rina dumping rain across Florida spawned a weak tornado that briefly touched down on the state’s Atlantic coast.
Officials said Sunday that the tornado touched down Saturday morning in Hobe Sound with maximum winds of 65 to 70 mph. The roof of a mobile home was ripped off and blown 50 yards away, a large palm tree was uprooted and several other homes sustained minor damage. The trail of damage was just a tenth of a mile long.
Photos aired on local television stations showed small trees blown over and carports caved in.
No serious injuries were reported.
Copyright 2024 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Was this article valuable?
Here are more articles you may enjoy.
Hurricane Rafael Menaces Florida Keys on Path to US Gulf 
Fake Bear Attacks on Car for Fraudulent Insurance Claims Lead to Arrests 
Apple Faces UK Class Action Over Data Storage Allegations 
NHC: Rafael is West of Florida Keys and Weakened as it Heads to Southern Gulf 
Want to stay up to date?
Get the latest insurance news
sent straight to your inbox.