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


...NWS DAMAGE SURVEY FOR 05/07/2024 NORTHERN GREENE COUNTY TORNADO...

Rating:                 EF-0
Estimated peak wind:    80 mph
Path length /Statute/:  18.72 miles
Path width /Maximum/:   150 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               1

Start date:             05/07/2024
Start time:             12:33 AM CDT
Start location:         2 miles Northwest of Willard

End date:               05/07/2024
End time:               12:54 AM CDT
End location:           4.5 miles Northwest of Fair Grove

NWS Storm Survey found an EF-0 tornado touched down just
northwest of Willard and tracked northeast before lifting
northwest of Fair Grove, to the west of Highway 65. Maximum wind
speeds estimated at 80 mph. Numerous uprooted trees and downed
large limbs along the path in addition to several damaged or
destroyed outbuildings. Twp homes were damaged by falling trees,
with one injury reported.

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.

$$

Perez