Tornado touches down in Milton on Friday, Environment Canada confirms

Environment Canada has confirmed a tornado touched down in Milton on July 10, 2020 (Twitter: @sarahbc88)

KITCHENER — A landspout tornado caused minimal damage when it touched down in Milton on Friday evening.

Environment Canada confirmed the tornado developed in the area between 8 and 8:30 p.m.

Meteorologists say the tornado was an EF Zero, with winds between 90 and 130 kilometres per hour.

The weather agency says the tornado was short-lived and didn't cause any significant damage. Some tree branches broke where it touched down.