ERIE, Pa. (AP) — Authorities said a tornado touched down in northwestern Pennsylvania, where no injuries were immediately reported but some buildings were damaged and at least one mobile home was destroyed.
The National Weather Service office in Cleveland, Ohio, said a tornado warning was issued for Erie County shortly before 8 p.m. Tuesday after a funnel cloud was sighted.
Officials said the tornado touched down near Edinboro, with reports of power lines down and structural damage to homes.
The Erie County emergency management agency said one and possibly two tornadoes were reported, and one went through the Union City area.
Trees fell onto the home of Jaime Olmstead, who sought out safety with her family in the basement.
“We huddled together and prayed with the kids, told them God was protecting us,” said Olmstead.
Dale Roscinski’s house was badly damaged when winds tore off part of the roof.
Officials confirmed that a mobile home was destroyed, and there were also reports of building damage, trees down and a ruptured gas line.
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