EF0 Tornado — Collier, Florida

2023-08-24 · near (apf)naples Muni Arp, Collier, Florida

Event narrative

A brief tornado occurred during the early evening of Thursday August

24, 2023 in Naples. The tornado was believed to have touched down near

Roseate Dr and Robin Ave where multiple large tree branches were snapped off.

The tornado then traveled SW and did some roof damage to a home on Cardinal

St. Additional minor tree and aluminum damage was observed near the

Walker Technical College. The strongest wind damage was observed in the

vicinity of the college where 9 vehicles were damaged in the parking lot. Some

of the car damage was from a falling tree, and other damage was from cars being

moved into each other by the wind. The tornado then crossed Airport Rd south

of Estey Ave before lifting. Wind speeds were mostly estimated between 50-60 mph

however the strongest winds near the technical college were estimated to be

around 80 mph, for a rating of EF-0.

Wider weather episode

A brief tornado occurred during the early evening of Thursday August 24, 2023 in Naples, Florida. This led to minor damage, primarily to cars and large trees, across just less than a mile long path. There were no reports of injuries or deaths.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1129159. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.