National Weather Service: Adair Storm Was Weak Tornado

The National Weather Service said according to the Enhanced Fujita scale, the tornado was classified as an EF-0 tornado.

Monday, June 30th 2014, 7:26 am

By: News On 6


The National Weather Service says the storm that caused damage in Adair on Saturday was a weak tornado with winds of 70 to 80 m.p.h.

Meteorologists surveyed storm damage in the Mayes County community Monday morning to determine the strength of the tornado.

The National Weather Service said according to the Enhanced Fujita scale, the tornado was classified as an EF-0 tornado.

The tornado struck at 3:22 p.m., damaging several buildings, power poles and trees. They said the tornado developed southwest of Adair and moved to the east-northeast at about 40 m.p.h. damaging the fire station, several businesses and homes.

The NWS said the tornado was 400 yards wide and was on the ground for only six minutes.

6/28/2014 Related Story: Rain Drenches Parts Of Eastern Oklahoma

There were no reports of any injuries. 

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