UPDATE from T.J. Del Santo: “The weather event from East Providence to Swansea and Somerset is not being labeled as a tornado. No damage was found (I went there myself). Instead, the National Weather Service is labeling it as a ‘gustnado’ unless some damage is found.”<\/p>\n
It was a weird weather day yesterday here on the SouthCoast. Much of the day featured cloud cover, but the weather got dicey late last night in Rhode Island and parts of the SouthCoast of Massachusetts, with reports of potential twisters.<\/p>\n
Tornado Believed to Strike Swansea, Barrington and Riverside<\/p>\n
In Riverside, 12 News Meteorologist TJ DelSanto reported that radar indicated a tornado may have developed and moved across New Meadow Road before heading near Hortonville in Swansea, where it eventually fell apart.<\/p>\n
DelSanto said the tornado likely wasn\u2019t very strong, which is why it didn\u2019t last long. However, the National Weather Service is now reviewing the Riverside, Barrington and Swansea areas to determine exactly what occurred.<\/p>\n
What About a Fairhaven Tornado<\/p>\n
There were also questions about a potential tornado in Fairhaven. A customer in the Fairhaven McDonald\u2019s parking lot reported \u201ctorrential downpours\u201d followed by \u201clights flickering in the parking lot.\u201d Shirley Bates and her daughter believe they saw a funnel forming, but DelSanto says it\u2019s not confirmed.<\/p>\n
\u201cI did look at the data out of that area,\u201d said DelSanto. \u201cI think those were some pretty strong straight line winds in New Bedford, Fairhaven and Mattapoisett.\u201d Bottom line? While the winds were strong, DelSanto does not believe an official tornado developed in the New Bedford area.<\/p>\n
When Will We Know for Sure<\/p>\n
The National Weather Service can sometimes confirm a tornado within hours using radar and ground reports. However, determining the final path, strength and classification may take a day or two.<\/p>\n
SouthCoast Cities Ranked by Rent Prices<\/p>\n
Like most renters in the country, those on the SouthCoast face high costs in nearly every city and town. These are the most expensive one-bedroom rents from Westport to Wareham.<\/p>\n
Gallery Credit: Nancy Hall<\/p>\n
A Rare Bus for Sale in Lakeville <\/p>\n
A Lakeville man is selling a very rare bus that still runs and will absolutely turn heads on the highway. <\/p>\n
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