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GALLERY: EF-0 tornado carrying peak winds of 75 mph touches down in Port St. Lucie
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· August 24, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points An EF-0 tornado with peak winds of 75 mph touched down in one area. The damage is reported to be across parts of the Treasure Coast.
Severe storms have caused damage, prompting a survey by the National Weather Service. Crews from the office in Melbourne are expected to assess the damage on Monday morning. The damage is reported to be across parts of the Treasure Coast.
An EF-0 tornado with peak winds of 75 mph touched down in one area. Further details about the damage and the survey are available from the source, including a gallery of images from the affected area, specifically where the tornado touched down in Port St. Lucie.
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Category: safety Published: August 24, 2026 Source: CBS12 Reading time: 1 min
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