Public Information Statement
Issued by NWS Wilmington, OH
Issued by NWS Wilmington, OH
659 NOUS41 KILN 081554 PNSILN OHZ034-035-090400- Public Information Statement National Weather Service Wilmington OH 1154 AM EDT Wed May 8 2024 ...TORNADO CONFIRMED WEST OF NEW KNOXVILLE IN MERCER AND AUGLAIZE COUNTY OHIO... The National Weather Service office in Wilmington OH is currently conducting a storm survey in Mercer and Auglaize County Ohio. The survey is in relation to the severe thunderstorms that moved through the area on May 7th 2024. Very preliminary findings indicate that damage along Guadalupe/Southland Road west of New Knoxville is tornadic in nature. The damage begins in Mercer County, and extends into Auglaize County. A final assessment including results of the survey are expected to be completed and transmitted via a Public Information Statement by this evening. The storm survey information will also be available on our website at http://www.weather.gov/iln $$ SEB/NM/APH