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Tornado Touched Down in Dublin, North Swanzey, Keene, Marlborough: Weather Service

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On July 27th, 2023 at approximately 3pm the Marlborough Police Department was notified of a tree down blocking NH Route 101 in the area of Marlborough Auto Sales after a tornado warned thunderstorm moved through. Arriving units found more than a dozen trees broken off, including some that damaged unoccupied vehicles. There were no reported injuries and the road was quickly reopened with the assistance of the Marlborough Fire Department and NH Department of Transportation.

The National Weather Service (NWS) confirmed that a tornado touched down on Thursday, July 27 in Dublin.

NWS issued a preliminary report Friday confirming an EF-1 tornado, which occurred during a Tornado Warning at about 2:50 p.m.

The National Weather Service defines an EF-1 tornado as wind gusts between 86 and 110 MPH.

A National Weather Service storm survey found that a tornado touched down near Base Hill Road in North Swanzey in Cheshire County and briefly lifted before touching down again near Route 101 near the Keene/Marlborough line.

 A few spotters viewed a rotating wall cloud and funnel as it moved near this location.

EF-1 damage was found in Marlborough due to damage to soft and hardwood trees. The tornado then intermittently skipped eastward nearly right along Route 101 before arriving in Dublin.

It is there where trees fell on cars and buildings, ripped siding and shingles off of structures, broke windows, and knocked down several hundred large healthy trees. The tornado then lifted for good before reaching the intersection of Route 101 and Monument Road in Dublin.

This is the first tornado confirmed in New Hampshire for 2023. In 2022, two tornadoes occurred in New Hampshire. These weather events reinforce the importance of being prepared for all types of severe weather.

The Department of Safety’s Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM) provides many preparedness resources for New Hampshire’s residents and visitors.

“Yesterday’s tornado along with recent thunderstorms and flash flooding serve as a reminder to residents and visitors to be prepared,” said HSEM Director Robert Buxton. “Stay informed, have a plan, and make a kit. If a warning is issued in your area of the state, take action.”

Learn more about staying informed, having a plan and making a kit as well as the actions to take for different severe weather events online at ReadyNH.gov.

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