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229 NOUS43 KTOP 202040 PNSTOP KSZ008>012-020>024-026-034>040-054>056-058-059-210845- Public Information Statement National Weather Service Topeka KS 340 PM CDT Mon May 20 2024 ...NWS Damage Survey for 05/19/2024 Tornado Event - Update # 1... Rating: EF0 Estimated Peak Wind: 80 mph Path Length /statute/: 0.10 miles Path Width /maximum/: 30 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 05/19/2024 Start Time: 10:08 PM CDT Start Location: 1 S Dover / Shawnee County / KS Start Lat/Lon: 38.9549 / -95.9376 End Date: 05/19/2024 End Time: 10:10 PM CDT End Location: 1 S Dover / Shawnee County / KS End Lat/Lon: 38.9551 / -95.9369 Survey Summary: It appears that a very small, brief tornado occurred in this vicinity and perhaps some distance to the east where there is no access. Radar did indicate a small debris signature in this area around this time. && 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. $$