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NWS confirms EF-1 tornado in Salisbury

Posted at 1:33 PM, Aug 08, 2017
and last updated 2017-08-08 17:40:32-04

The National Weather Service confirmed an EF-1 tornado hit Salisbury Monday.

The tornado, measuring about 1 mile long and 100 to 150 yards wide, touched down with winds at 100-105 mph, causing extensive damage. 

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Eyewitnesses in the area said trees were split and cars were overturned during the storm. Homes and buildings were also damaged.

No injuries were reported.