Two confirmed MA tornadoes in Mattapoisett, Barnstable
The storms produced winds of 95 (EF-1) and 80 (EF-0) mph, respectively, bringing down trees on cars and homes
WLNE Providence, RI — The National Weather Service has confirmed two tornadoes in Southeast Mass from this morning.
First, a small EF-1 tornado touched down in Mattapoisett Massachusetts at 11:20 AM EDT. The storm was on the ground for approximately 3 minutes and moved northeast at approximately 20 MPH and lifted off the ground on North Street, just north of Eldorado Drive. Numerous large pine and maple trees were uprooted, falling in several directions. There were also numerous pine trees along the path that were snapped off between 10 and 20 feet above the ground. The most concentrated damage was found along Eldorado Drive by Granada Court.
Rating: EF-1 Estimated Peak Wind: 95 mph Path Length /statute/: 0.9 miles Path Width /maximum/: 300 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 08/08/2023 Start Time: 11:20 AM EDT Start Location: Intersection Acushnet Rd and Hereford Hill Rd Start Lat/Lon: 41.68079/-70.84769 End Date: 08/08/2023 End Time: 11:23 AM EDT End Location: North St north of Eldorado Dr End Lat/Lon: 41.68864/-70.83332
The second, a small EF-0 tornado in the town of Barnstable, near the village of Marstons Mills, at 11:52 AM. The storm tracked ENE from Evergreen Drive for approximately four minutes before lifting over Joe Thompson Road, at approximately 11:56 AM. The primary damage indicators were an uprooted hardwood tree and a downed electrical pole, supplemented by strewn debris inclusive of smaller trees, fence posts, and branches. The damage was most concentrated near the center of the track at the intersection of Race Lane and Osterville-West Barnstable Road. Witnesses described a chaotic event, observing airborne fence posts and branches.
Rating: EF-0 Estimated Peak Wind: 80 mph Path Length /statute/: 1.1 miles Path Width /maximum/: 650 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 08/08/2023 Start Time: 11:52 AM EDT Start Location: Evergreen Drive Start Lat/Lon: 41.67508/-70.39170 End Date: 08/08/2023 End Time: 11:56 AM EDT End Location: Joe Thompson Road End Lat/Lon: 41.68204/-70.37205
