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Public Information Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
127 PM EDT Thu May 9 2024

...EF1 TORNADO CONFIRMED NEAR MORROW...

Start Location........1 NNE Morrow in Warren County OH
End Location..........1 NE Morrow in Warren County OH
Date...........................May 7, 2024
Estimated Start Time...........10:15 PM EDT
Estimated End Time.............10:17 PM EDT
Maximum EF-Scale Rating........EF1
Estimated Maximum Wind Speed...95 mph
Maximum Path Width.............250 yards
Path Length....................0.44 miles
Beginning Lat/Lon..............39.3603 / -84.1178
Ending Lat/Lon.................39.3619 / -84.1099
* Fatalities...0
* Injuries.....0

...Summary...
The tornado touched down in the Little Miami River Valley, just
northeast of Morrow. Extensive tree damage occurred along the
northern hillside rising up out of the valley. More sporadic
tree damage was noted along the hillside rising up from the
southern side of the river. Several homes along Mason Morrow Millgrove
Road received structural damage. One home had a total removal of
its second story while an adjacent home had partial removal of
its roof. Winds at this location were estimated to be 95 mph, or
EF-1.  The tornado continued east from here causing additional
tree damage along the river before ending.

The National Weather Service would like to thank Warren County
Emergency Management Agency for their assistance with this
survey.

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.

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