Update: The National Weather Service in Glasgow confirmed an EF-2 tornado hit Glentana.
A tornado-warned storm went through Glentana July 18. The small community experienced extensive damage with initial estimates to be in the millions of dollars. No injuries or deaths occurred.
The highest recorded wind gust known was 109 mph. One witness reported a funnel structure touching down a few miles from the town. A team from the National Weather Service office in Glasgow was on site today, July 19, to survey and assess the damage.
Clean-up efforts by area residents are ongoing thanks to the support and volunteer work of all available hands.
The Glasgow Courier is awaiting the official report and will have an in-depth story when available.
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