Concord, MA — On August 22, 2016, an EF-1 tornado struck Concord, Massachusetts, during the early morning hours. The tornado hit with wind speeds reaching 100 mph, tearing through a 0.5-mile path with a width of 400 yards. The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning at 3:01 a.m., and the tornado touched down just 19 minutes later at 3:20 a.m.
This tornado marked the fifth instance of a twister striking Massachusetts between midnight and 6 a.m., a rare event since the last similar occurrence in 1970. The storm inflicted significant damage, ripping apart homes and uprooting trees. Fortunately, it did not cause any fatalities.
Residents were left in shock by the sudden event. Local officials urged the public to enable weather alerts on their mobile devices to ensure they receive warnings, especially during overnight storms.
The 2016 Concord tornado highlights the unpredictability of severe weather in Massachusetts, even in the dead of night.
