Storm damage in the Leamington area on August 11,
 2017. (Photo courtesy of David Epp via Facebook)Storm damage in the Leamington area on August 11, 2017. (Photo courtesy of David Epp via Facebook)
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Tornadoes Confirmed

Environment Canada says it was an EF-2 tornado that touched down in Hawkesville, southwest of Elmria, Friday night.

A team investigated the damage Saturday where farm buildings, sheds and power lines were damaged.

There was also a tornado in Leamington Friday night.

It was and EF-0 that damaged a greenhouse and some solar panels.

There have been nine confirmed tornadoes in southwestern Ontario.

The average is 14 tornadoes a year.

 

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