The Northern Tornadoes Project says its preliminary findings from an investigation into a storm that swept through Sauble Beach Wednesday afternoon, show a waterspout made landfall and caused EF0 damage along a narrow path over 5 km long.
The Northern Tornadoes Project (NTP) is a partnership between Western University and ImpactWX, which is working to better detect and understand tornadoes in Canada.
It is investigating the damage and photo and video evidence of a waterspout, which formed over Lake Huron at about 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, August 31st, and made its way up the Sauble River by the marina before traveling east over the land.
The NTP said Thursday, “Witnesses captured video of a tornado that developed over Lake Huron and came ashore in Sauble Beach. Minor tree damage and damage to docks and boats was reported. The NTP said online, its survey is pending, but that its final classification is completed, and its preliminary rating is pending.
The Town of South Bruce Peninsula says in a release cleanup from the storm continued today and there was about a two-kilometre stretch that was investigated by emergency responders in the north end.
The say OPP, paramedics, Enbridge and Hydro One also responded to the scene.
They say several homes reported damage due to power lines and large tree limbs being down, there were also reports of lost shingles from some homes.
No injuries were reported.
Staff also note, the Town of South Bruce Peninsula’s resources were able to meet the needs of the community without requiring assistance from neighbouring communities.
The Town is also encouraging residents and visitors to have a 72-hour Emergency Preparedness Kit.
They say, “In an emergency, you will need some basic supplies as you may need to do without power or tap water for an extended period of time. Whether it be a weather-related incident or another emergency event, be prepared to be self-sufficient for at least 72 hours.”
Information and resources about how to be prepared can be found online at https://www.southbrucepeninsula.com/emergencyplanning/
