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Heat Continues for the East and South-Central U.S.; Strong to Severe Storms Across the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast

The extremely dangerous heat wave continues across the East Coast and much of the South-Central U.S. today. Record high temperatures are expected for some areas especially across the Mid-Atlantic where extreme heat risk conditions reside. There is a Slight Risk (level 2 of 5) of severe thunderstorms today for the northern Mid-Atlantic into portions of southern New England. Read More >

April 12, 2019
Tornado near South Vienna in Clark County, OH


PUBLIC INFORMATION STATEMENT
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
550 PM EDT Fri Apr 12 2019

...PRELIMINARY TORNADO REPORT FOR APRIL 12 2019...

Location...1 SW South Vienna in Clark County Ohio
Date...April 12 2019
Estimated Start Time...834 am EDT
Estimated End Time...836 am EDT
Maximum EF-Scale Rating...EFU
Estimated Maximum Wind Speed...Unknown
Maximum Path Width...Unknown
Path Length...1 mile
Beginning Lat/Lon...39.9074/-83.6299
Ending Lat/Lon...39.9198/-83.6219
* Fatalities...0
* Injuries...0

...Summary...
This tornado stayed over open fields and caused no damage. It is based
on video and eyewitness accounts.

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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NOTE: Because this tornado caused no known damage, and its confirmation is based on eyewitness
reports and video, the mapped location below should be considered approximate.
 
 
 

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