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National Weather Service investigates tornado in Woodstock, Vermont
WPTZ • • nation
Key Points:
- A tornado likely touched down in Woodstock, Vermont on Thursday afternoon around 2:40 p.m., causing significant damage including sheared-off trees and structural harm, as confirmed by radar rotation signatures and aerial drone footage.
- Thousands of power outages were reported across the region, with damage concentrated in Windsor County and nearby areas such as Northfield and Bridgewater.
- Henry Swenson, a local storm chaser, provided exclusive drone footage to NBC5, which helped meteorologists and national experts assess the extent and nature of the tornado damage.
- The National Weather Service plans to conduct a storm survey on Friday to officially determine the tornado’s path, strength, and assign an F rating based on the damage observed.
- Residents are advised to exercise caution around downed trees and power lines during ongoing cleanup efforts, while cooler weather is expected over the weekend with improving conditions by mid-next week.
