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

...NWS DAMAGE SURVEY FOR 05/06/2024 3 WEST CARTHAGE TORNADO...

Rating:                 EF-1
Estimated peak wind:    95 mph
Path length /Statute/:  2.03 miles
Path width /Maximum/:   100 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start date:             05/06/2024
Start time:             11:38 PM CDT
Start location:         3 Miles West of Carthage

End date:               05/06/2024
End time:               11:39 PM CDT
End location:           2 Miles West of Carthage

NWS Storm Survey found an EF-1 tornado path just west of Carthage.
Maximum winds were estimated at 95 mph. Trees were uprooted, powerlines were snapped and several roofs
were damaged. Outside of this area in Carthage, there was numerous trees uprooted and tree limbs snapped.

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.

$$

Burchfield