Was there tornadic activity in today's storm
I visited Borg's Woods after this afternoon's big storm. I was shocked to see a mid-size tree uprooted in the exact opposite direction to the wind. The wind was from the west or west-northwest. Any trees uprooted should have been uprooted towards the east or east-southeast. This may be evidence of short-lived and localized tornadic activity. Another tree fell to the south or south-southwest, about 75 feet away.
The tree lost was an American Beech about 1 foot diameter and 75 feet height, and probably about 100 years old. Not a major loss, as trees go, for Borg's. It lies 50 feet west of the main trail, and 50 feet south of the runoff creek. The other tree lost was a Sweet Birch, also about 1 foot diameter. It fell over the runoff creek, and is elevated several feet above the water.
I would be interested to know if there are any other reports of possible tornadic activity in Hackensack or Maywood.
