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Late Wednesday there were unconfirmed reports of a tornado touching down in Dutchess County. On Thursday, the National Weather Service confirmed a tornado touched down in Amenia.
According to the National Weather Service, an EF-1 twister with winds of 100 miles per hour touched down in Amenia Wednesday afternoon. The twister was about 100 yards in width and traveled 0.6 miles, officials say.
The tornado ended near the intersection of Mechanic Street and East Main Street, where it ripped the roof off a restaurant, officials say. Hudson Valley Post has learned the eatery with a damaged roof is the Great Cape Baking Company.