The National Weather Service confirmed that a tornado formed about 2:51 p.m. Tuesday in Weedville, Elk County.
There were no injuries, according to the National Weather Service.
The tornado was rated an EF1 on the Enhanced Fujita Scale, or EF Scale, with an estimated peak wind of 90 mph. Its path length is 0.6 miles and width is 125 yards, the agency reports.
The EF Scale rates tornadoes based on estimated wind speeds and damage. The scale goes from EF0 to EF5.
“Photo evidence shows tree damage concentrated along a narrow area along Old Byrnedale Rd and Route 255 about 2.5 miles NNW of Weedville, PA,” the National Weather Service stated. “Several trees were uprooted or snapped. This is likely near the end of the damage path, based on weakening low level rotation and updraft strength observed by radar.”
The agency reported there was video footage from Weedville that showed a “rapidly rotating funnel” about half a mile west-southwest Route 255.
“A ridge line obstructed the view of the ground beneath the funnel. However, a radar-indicated tornado debris signature supports the idea that the tornado was likely on the ground and lofting debris at the time,” the agency stated.
The National Weather Service noted that the tornado’s start and end points, path width and tornado strength are estimates and may be adjusted if new damage is found.