REGION – The National Weather Service (NWS) says it has confirmed multiple tornadoes from the early morning storms on Friday.
All four tornadoes have been rated EF-1 tornadoes.
Grand Forks-East Grand Forks
The NWS says a tornado with estimated peak winds of 100 miles per hour went on a four-mile path, starting two miles south southwest of Grand Forks and ending one mile south of East Grand Forks.
It was a rain wrapped tornado with an intermittent path through the communities, which is indicative of periodic lifting. Widespread tree damage was reported with some trunks snapped or trees uprooted.
There was roof damage to structures along the tornado’s path.
North of Grand Forks
A tornado with estimated peak winds of 110 miles per hour was tracked on a path going from six miles south southwest of Manvel to five miles south southeast of Manvel.
Several small sheds and structures suffered significant damage, and a manufactured home was rolled over and a family home suffered roof damage.
This storm also impacted the home of Lindsey Gerszewski and Taylor Sondreal. In addition to the storm punching a hole in the couple’s bedroom and its associated winds throwing them off their bed, a large shop was completely destroyed at the home. Gerszewski also had a classic car that suffered damage in the tornado.
Mekinock
A tornado with peak winds of 105 miles per hour was reported in Mekinock.
The path was less than two-tenths of a mile. The NWS says there was a very brief touchdown from the tornado.
Small sheds and storage structures were destroyed.
Larimore South
The NWS also says a tornado touched down south of Larimore.
Its estimated peak winds were 95 miles per hour and the tornado traveled a path of just under 1.3 miles.
The NWS says it likely developed within a squall line.
Large branches were broken and some hardwood trees were snapped.
The tornado itself was only on the ground for about two minutes and was rain wrapped, the NWS said.
