Watch: 'Scary' video shows tornado flipping trailer at Middle Tennessee State University
The National Weather Service in Nashville rated the twister an EF-0, noting it had winds of up to 75 mph.
Middle Tennessee State University security camera video captures likely tornado flipping equipment trailer
Security video recorded a trailer flipping at Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro on Monday, during severe storms in the region.
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Incredible security camera footage shows a tornado flipping and dragging an equipment trailer at Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro.
The university shared the "scary" video from Monday's severe weather as their football equipment trailer was tossed on campus between Floyd Stadium and Smith Field.
The National Weather Service in Nashville, which warned of winds of up to 60 mph and penny-sized hail in the area, said that the video clearly indicates that a tornado or gustnado is responsible. However, they also mentioned that very intense straight-line winds caused most of the other storm damage observed in the area.
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Video from Middle Tennessee State University shows a gust of wind tossing and dragging an equipment trailer near Floyd Stadium and Reese Field.
(Middle Tennessee State University)
No injuries were reported, a university spokesperson said. However, the storm left downed trees and a few damaged lights on campus.
The NWS rated the tornado an EF-0, noting that the twister had winds of up to 75 mph.