Southwestern New Hampshire Tornado Confirmed: NWS, Homeland Security

GRAY, ME — Forecasters with the National Weather Service have confirmed a tornado touched down in southwestern New Hampshire on Thursday.

After surveying the area, meteorologists confirmed “tornado damage” in Dublin from an EF-1 tornado. An EF-1 was described by the Department of Safety’s Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management as a tornado with wind gusts of between 86 and 110 mph.

Kirk Giglio captured video of the storm and posted 41 seconds of the footage on Twitter.

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Photos of some storm damage can be found here on the SWNH Alerts & Info Facebook site.

“The damage observed by the team to this point is consistent with an EF 1 tornado,” an NWS alert Friday stated. “The survey team is investigating additional damage and a final assessment including all results of the survey are expected to be completed and transmitted via a Public Information Statement sometime this evening.”

The state said it was the first tornado of 2023. Two occurred in the Granite State last year. Robert Buxton, the director of state emergency management, said the store reinforced the importance of being prepared for all types of severe weather.

“Yesterday’s tornado, along with recent thunderstorms and flash flooding, serve as a reminder to residents and visitors to be prepared,” he said. “Stay informed, have a plan, and make a kit. If a warning is issued in your area of the state, take action.”

More information can be found online at ReadyNH.gov.

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