Northern Tornadoes Project Releases More Findings on Sunday’s EF0 Tornado in Fergus

Fergus, ON

The Northern Tornadoes Project (NTP) has released more findings on the EF0 tornado that touched down in Fergus, Ontario on Sunday, July 10th, 2023. The tornado was on the ground for approximately 10 minutes and travelled a distance of 2.5 kilometres, causing damage to homes and businesses in its path. Wind speeds were estimated to be between 110 and 130 kilometres per hour.

They Discovered...

* The tornado was a relatively weak EF0 tornado, with wind speeds of up to 130 kilometres per hour. * The tornado was on the ground for approximately 10 minutes and travelled a distance of 2.5 kilometres. * The tornado caused damage to homes and businesses in its path, but there were no reports of injuries.

What is the Northern Tornadoes Project?

The Northern Tornadoes Project (NTP) is a research project that studies tornadoes in Canada. The NTP is a collaboration between Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) and the University of Western Ontario. The NTP's goal is to improve our understanding of tornadoes in Canada and to develop better ways to predict and warn for these storms.

Why is the NTP’s work significant?

The NTP's work is significant because it helps us to better understand tornadoes in Canada. This information can be used to develop better ways to predict and warn for these storms, which can help to save lives and property.

What can you do to stay safe during a tornado?

There are a number of things you can do to stay safe during a tornado: * Have a plan in place for what you will do if a tornado warning is issued. * Know where to go for shelter if a tornado warning is issued. * Listen to local weather forecasts and warnings. * Be aware of the signs of a tornado, such as a funnel cloud or debris rotating in the air. * If you see a tornado, take shelter immediately.