EF-0 tornado touched down in Brazoria Co. early Friday morning, National Weather Service confirms

BRAZORIA COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) -- The National Weather Service in Houston confirmed an EF-0 tornado touched down in Brazoria County early Friday morning.

The tornado landed just east of the Brazoria Reservoir near Lake Jackson with peak winds of 80 mph.

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The storm caused trees to be uprooted, and homes nearby suffered damage due to downed power lines.

The tornado was on the ground for only a few minutes before 6 a.m.

At the time, before the storm, a tornado warning was issued, forewarning residents in the area.

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According to preliminary data, this tornado is considered the first one in the United States of 2024.

There were no injuries or deaths.