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Tornadogenesis
This is the first noticeable amount of dirt thrown by the tornado. In the video, it’s easy to see the circulation make it do the ground about 5 seconds before this. The condensation funnel touched down much later.
Multi-vortex tornado
This is about 4-5 minutes into the life of the tornado, just before it entered the city limits of Andover. Clearly, at least three intertwined vortices within the main circulation.
One of four times we noted multiple vortices, though this is the only time I see that more than one appeared to be on the ground.
Power Flashes at Kellogg & Andover Rd
First power flash near the intersection. I thought at the time it was probably Dillons.
I believe this flash occurred as the tornado hit the YMCA.