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Oxnard officials confirmed the tornado's occurrence and reported wind speeds between 75 to 90 miles per hour. While this tornado was classified as weak compared to the more devastating tornadoes that can reach wind speeds of over 200 mph, its effects were still alarming for the residents. Prior warnings had been issued regarding the potential for tornado activity, indicating that officials were prepared for such a possibility, albeit on a lesser scale than ultimately faced.