Public Information Statement
Issued by NWS Wilmington, OH
Issued by NWS Wilmington, OH
929 NOUS41 KILN 051309 PNSILN OHZ044-060115- Public Information Statement National Weather Service Wilmington OH 909 AM EDT Fri Jul 5 2024 ...BRIEF/WEAK TORNADO CONFIRMED IN LOGAN COUNTY OHIO... Start Location...3 ESE De Graff in Logan County OH End Location...3 ESE De Graff in Logan County OH Date...07/04/2024 Estimated Start Time...08:44 PM EDT Estimated End Time...08:44 PM EDT Maximum EF-Scale Rating...EF0 Estimated Maximum Wind Speed...65 mph Maximum Path Width...50.0 yards Path Length...0.17 mile Beginning Lat/Lon...40.2923 / -83.8646 Ending Lat/Lon...40.2938 / -83.8619 * Fatalities...0 * Injuries...0 ...Summary... With assistance from the Logan County Emergency Agency, local fire officials, and publicly provided photos and video, the National Weather Service in Wilmington, Ohio has confirmed a brief and weak tornado southeast of De Graff, OH on the evening of July 4th, 2024.Video confirms the development of a brief tornado that lasts about 10 seconds, and minor tree damage was reported at several residences along County Road 31 South in southwest Logan County, in addition to patio furniture being thrown. The video shows the tornado rapidly dissipating after its initial development. Damage is consistent with winds around 65 mph. The National Weather Service extends appreciation to the Logan County Emergency Management Agency, local fire departments, trained spotters, and public for information surrounding this brief tornado. EF Scale: The Enhanced Fujita Scale classifies tornadoes into the following categories: EF0...Weak......65 to 85 mph EF1...Weak......86 to 110 mph EF2...Strong....111 to 135 mph EF3...Strong....136 to 165 mph EF4...Violent...166 to 200 mph EF5...Violent...>200 mph * The information in this statement is preliminary and subject to change pending final review of the event and publication in NWS Storm Data. $$ Binau