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Wind damage reported in Okeechobee County
NWS: Incident not caused by tornado but rather straight-line winds
According to the National Weather Service, the incident was not caused by a tornado but rather straight-line winds.
and last updated 2021-04-01 23:18:13-04
OKEECHOBEE, Fla. â Several homeowners have reported property damage to several structures in Okeechobee County Thursday afternoon.
According to the National Weather Service, the incident was not caused by a tornado but rather straight-line winds.
The area affected is known as Dark Hammock, near NE 144th Street.
Okeechobee County Sheriff s Office
WPTV s Chief Meteorologist Steve Weagle said doppler radar did not pick up rotation consistent with a tornado.