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Public Information Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
1140 AM EDT Thu May 9 2024

...EF1 TORNADO CONFIRMED 2 NE SOUTH LEBANON OHIO...

Start Location...2 NE South Lebanon in Warren County OH
End Location.....2 NE South Lebanon in Warren County OH
Date...........................May 7, 2024
Estimated Time.................10:10 PM EDT
Estimated Time.................10:12 PM EDT
Maximum EF-Scale Rating........EF1
Estimated Maximum Wind Speed...90 mph
Maximum Path Width.............150.0 yards
Path Length....................0.90 miles
Beginning Lat/Lon..............39.3853 / -84.1848
Ending Lat/Lon.................39.3908 / -84.1695
* Fatalities...0
* Injuries.....0

...Summary...
The tornado first formed in a field to the west of Shawhan Road,
where striations were evident in the tall grass of the field. The
tornado moved east-northeast across Shawhan Road, causing extensive
tree damage on the east side of the road. A few residences along
Shawhan Road sustained minor roof damage, but one detached garage
had total roof removal and partial wall collapse. Winds here were
estimated to be 90 mph, or low end EF-1. The tornado continued
east-northeast, causing additional tree and structural damage to
homes along Browning Lane. As the tornado moved back across Shawhan
Road, additional tree and minor structural damage to residences was
noted between Shawhan and Stubbs Mill Road. The tornado appeared
to end near Stubbs Mill Road.

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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