Tornado south of Troy, OH

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 >

PUBLIC INFORMATION STATEMENT National Weather Service Wilmington OH 827 PM EDT Thu May 30 2019 ...EF0 TORNADO CONFIRMED SOUTH OF TROY... Location...south of Troy in Miami County Ohio Date...........................May 27 2019 Start Time.....................1047 PM EDT End Time.......................1103 PM EDT Maximum EF-Scale Rating........EF0 Estimated Maximum Wind Speed...70 MPH Maximum Path Width.............200 yards Path Length....................5.7 miles Beginning Lat/Lon...39.9947N / 84.2407W Ending Lat/Lon......40.0164N / 84.1389W * Fatalities........0 * Injuries..........0 ...Summary... The National Weather Service in Wilmington Ohio has confirmed an EF0 tornado south of Troy in Miami County, Ohio. This tornado developed from the same thunderstorm that caused the EF3 tornado near West Milton. This tornado developed several minutes after that tornado had dissipated. Damage from this tornado is believed to have begun at a residence on Monroe Concord Road, where minor tree damage was observed, along with damage to a shed. Further to the northeast, at a property on Peters Road just north of Interstate 75, an outbuilding suffered partial loss of some roofing material. Damage appeared to be most significant in a subdivision south of Swailes Road. Dozens of trees were downed or damaged within this subdivision, which includes Linconshire Drive, Fiesta Drive, Greenlawn Drive, and Windmere Drive. Although tree damage was fairly widespread, there were no obvious signs of structural damage to any of the homes. Just west of South County Road 25A, a barn was damaged, experiencing partial roof loss. Several trees were also downed at this property. Minor tree damage was observed further to the northeast along State Route 202, Knoop Road, and South Childrens Home Grayson Road. The tornado is believed to have dissipated somewhere near South Childrens Home Grayson Road, south of State Route 41. 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. $$ HATZOS/CORDIE

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

Tornado south of Troy, OH - May 27, 2019