TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — The National Weather Service (NWS) confirmed that the damage found at the Rita Ranch Shopping Center after Tuesday's storm was from a tornado that touched down.
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Tucson NWS
Several large trees were uprooted and a shipping container was tossed around 40 feet, breaking a light fence with metal poles. There was also some light roof damage. Further damage inspection is still being conducted in the neighborhood.
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Tucson NWS
All of this damage occurred in roughly in a straight line. This damage was confirmed to come from a tornado, but there is no rating at this time from the NWS.
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Tucson NWS
KGUN 9's Eddie Celaya will have more information in our evening newscasts.