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Article: Anne Arundel hit by tornado; Storm wrecked homes Thursday.(METROPOLITAN)
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- The Washington Times (Washington, DC)
- Article date:
- September 30, 2006
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Byline: Katie Nichols, THE WASHINGTON TIMES
The National Weather Service confirmed a tornado hit Anne Arundel County during powerful storms Thursday night that destroyed homes and knocked out power to thousands of residents.
Agency forecasters said yesterday the tornado was at its most intense and widest point as it passed through the community of lower Magothy Beach. The investigation showed the funnel had wind speeds of 90 mph and was as wide as 250 yards. The agency classified the storm as an F1 on the Fujita scale ranging from F0 to F5.
Officials reported 33 to 48 houses in Anne Arundel County were severely damaged, with about 15 ...