A violent nighttime EF4 tornado struck the eastern side of Havana, Cuba's capital city, killing 7 people and injuring 193 others, some critically. The large stovepipe tornado caused extensive damage as it moved through densely populated areas of the city. Numerous well-built masonry homes and businesses were badly damaged or destroyed, including 90 homes that completely collapsed, and 30 homes that were badly damaged or partially collapsed.