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NWS: EF-0 tornado confirmed in Pulaski County Thursday night

The National Weather Service says it was on the ground for over 10 miles.
Credit: WMAZ

HAWKINSVILLE, Ga. — The National Weather Service has confirmed that an EF-0 tornado struck Pulaski County Thursday night.

They say the tornado was on the ground for over 20 minutes and caused minor damage as it traveled east toward the Dodge County line.

Several trees were uprooted along Mock Springs Road and an awning was completely destroyed on Fire Road 624.

Several homes also sustained minor damage along the tornado path with siding and gutters ripped off.

According to the National Weather Service, the tornado developed at 6:08 p.m. and was on the ground for more than 10 miles before lifting at 6:30 p.m.

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