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Kokomo EF3 tornado had peak wind of 152 mph

Posted at 8:09 PM, Aug 25, 2016
and last updated 2016-08-25 20:09:32-04

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The National Weather Service says a preliminary damage survey shows the EF3 tornado that hit Kokomo had an estimated peak wind of 152 mph.

The weather service says the tornado traveled nearly 5 miles on the city’s south side Wednesday, was about 300 yards wide and lasted 10 minutes.

It says the tornado destroyed a Starbucks near the Markland Mall.

The weather service earlier had classified the tornado as an EF3, which can have peak winds of 165 mph.