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Public Information Statement
National Weather Service Springfield MO
306 PM CDT Tue May 7 2024

...NWS DAMAGE SURVEY FOR 05/06/2024 SOUTHEAST JOPLIN - DUQUENSE TORNADO...


Rating:                 EF-1
Estimated peak wind:    95 mph
Path length /Statute/:  Intermittent Path 4.49 miles
Path width /Maximum/:   100 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start date:             05/06/2024
Start time:             11:29 PM CDT
Start location:         South Joplin

End date:               05/06/2024
End time:               11:34 PM CDT
End location:           1 NE of Duquesne

NWS Storm Survey found a EF-1 Tornado with an intermittent damage path across the southeast
and east side of Joplin into Duquesne. Numerous tree limb damage and uprooted trees along
with powerline damage. Shingle loss on homes. Additional roof damage caused by flying debris.

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

NOTE:
The information in this statement is PRELIMINARY and subject to
change pending final review of the event and publication in
NWS Storm Data.

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Burchfield