Midland storm confirmed as F2 tornado
Posted June 24, 2010 7:49 pm.
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TORONTO – Environment Canada has confirmed that the tornado which wreaked havoc in Midland Wednesday evening was an F2.
The F2 class of tornadoes packs winds between 180 and 240 kilometres an hour.
The Barrie Examiner reported the Midland tornado measured 200 metres across.
It is believed a second, less powerful twister blew through the Washago area, just north of Orillia, leaving damage as it passed through the region. However, Environment Canada said that tornado was likely an F0 or F1.
The agency continues to look into a possible twister touchdown in the Amherstburg area, after people reported downed trees and damage to a wheat field.
Meanwhile, following a visit to storm-ravaged Midland, Ontario community safety minister Rick Bartolucci said the province is assessing the need for emergency relief funds. Nearly 50 families have been left homeless.
