EF1 Tornado — Charlotte, Florida

2017-03-13 · near Punta Gorda Beach, Charlotte, Florida

0.1 mi

Path length

75 yds

Path width

Event narrative

Charlotte County Emergency Management reported damage to several structures on Manasota Key. An NWS storm survey team found a narrow path of damage consistent with a waterspout moving onshore and crossing Manasota Key near De Soto Avenue. A multifamily condo building along the street sustained moderate roof damage, and

another older home on the beach had a large section of the roof removed. East of North Beach Road, a few trees were snapped or uprooted, and a two story residence had a large section of shingles and siding removed.

Wider weather episode

An area of low pressure over the Gulf of Mexico, lifted northeast across Florida dragging a cold front through the area. A large area of showers developed ahead of this low pressure and front, with a few thunderstorms developing along the southern edge where solar heating aided instability. Two tornadoes briefly touched down in Charlotte County as these storms moved onshore.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 674661. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.