NWS Confirms Two Tornadoes in Spokane, Damaging Several Homes

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The National Weather Service has confirmed that tornadoes touched down in Spokane.

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A storm traveled through the area Friday evening with the first tornado touching down near Airway Heights just after 7 pm.

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The second tornado was reported near Interstate 90 between Freya and the Dishman Hills recreation area. This one hit at 7:20 pm, with winds at 65 to 85 miles per hour.

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The tornado overturned a few trailers at a mobile home park and several trees were uprooted. The Spokane Valley Fire Department responded to both tornadoes, where they found several trees had fallen on homes and cars.

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The last tornado to hit Spokane was in 2016.

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