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

Enhanced Fujita Scale (EF) 0 Tornado Traveled along Highway 12 Approaching Arthur

Survey Team Deployed Same Day to Gather Data and Interview Witnesses

The Northern Tornadoes Project (NTP) released more findings on Sunday’s EF0 tornado that touched down in Fergus, Ontario. The tornado was on the ground for approximately 12 minutes, traveling 6.9 kilometres along Highway 12, just west of Fergus, before lifting near Arthur. The tornado reached a maximum width of 100 metres and had peak winds of 130 kilometres per hour. The NTP survey team was deployed the same day to gather data and interview witnesses. The team found that the tornado caused damage to trees, power lines, and homes. There were no reports of injuries. The tornado was part of a series of severe thunderstorms that moved across southern Ontario on Sunday. The storms also produced hail and strong winds. The NTP is a research project that studies tornadoes in Canada. The project is a collaboration between Environment and Climate Change Canada and Western University. The NTP has been studying tornadoes in Canada since 1981. The NTP's findings on the Fergus tornado will help to improve our understanding of these storms and how they can impact communities. This information can be used to develop better warning systems and mitigation strategies. Here are some additional findings from the NTP's survey: * The tornado touched down at 5:45 p.m. EDT on Sunday, July 17, 2023. * The tornado traveled in a northeasterly direction. * The tornado caused damage to approximately 20 homes and businesses. * There were no reports of injuries. The NTP would like to thank the members of the public who provided information and assistance during the survey.