June 6, 2010
An F1 tornado with wind speeds of 120 to 180 km/h left a trail of destruction in Leamington, Ont., early Sunday, spawned by the same storm that resulted in at least seven deaths after tornadoes lashed the U.S. Midwest.
A team from Environment Canada said the area was hit by a combination of a tornado and an equally strong wind phenomenon called a downburst.
AccuWeather meteorologist Car Erickson said the tornado touchdown was confirmed by Environment Canada after inspecting damage on the ground.
Many trees, some an estimated 200 years old, were uprooted or torn in half. Some toppled over, crushing homes, while winds destroyed greenhouses, a major part of the town's industry and identity — Leamington is the Tomato Capital of Canada, known for its produce.
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