Public Information Statement
Issued by NWS State College, PA
Issued by NWS State College, PA
447 NOUS41 KCTP 011924 PNSCTP PAZ033-021500- Public Information Statement National Weather Service State College PA 324 PM EDT Sun Sep 1 2024 ...NWS Damage Survey for 08/31/2024 Tornado in Somerset County, PA... ..Greenville Township Tornado... Rating: EF0 Estimated Peak Wind: 80-85 mph Path Length /statute/: 0.10 miles Path Width /maximum/: 50 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 08/31/2024 Start Time: 03:33 PM EDT Start Location: Rembold Rd, Greenville Twp / Somerset County / PA Start Lat/Lon: 39.73636 / -78.93480 End Date: 08/31/2024 End Time: 03:33 PM EDT End Location: Rembold Rd, Greenville Twp / Somerset County / PA End Lat/Lon: 39.73645 / -78.93352 Survey Summary: Weather spotter video confirms a tornado briefly spun up off the 200 block of Rembold Rd in Meyersdale, Greenville Township, Somerset County. The tornado was on the ground for less than one minute at approximately 3:33 PM Saturday, Aug 31, 2024. The tornado covered a path length of about 0.1 mile, downing several trees, and destroying a medium sized barn with one corner of the barn still standing. Two witnesses say they saw a tornado from nearby residences. Max estimated winds 85 mph. Video shows the tornado briefly produced a condensation funnel. We thank the Somerset County Department of Emergency Services, weather spotters, and local residents for their assistance in this survey. && EF Scale: The Enhanced Fujita Scale classifies tornadoes into the following categories: EF0.....65 to 85 mph EF1.....86 to 110 mph EF2.....111 to 135 mph EF3.....136 to 165 mph EF4.....166 to 200 mph EF5.....>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. $$