March 3, 2023 -- EF0 Tornado Confirmed South of New Vienna OH

Atmospheric River in the Pacific Northwest and Northern Rockies this Weekend

A Pacific storm and atmospheric river will impact the Pacific Northwest states and northern Rockies this weekend, bringing locally heavy low elevations rain and heavy high elevation snow in the mountains. By Sunday over the Interior Northwest, rain combined with snowmelt will increase the risk of flood hazards. Flood Watches are in effect. Read More >

Public Information Statement National Weather Service Wilmington OH 429 PM EST Sat Mar 4 2023 ...TORNADO CONFIRMED S OF NEW VIENNA IN HIGHLAND COUNTY OH... Start Location...3 SSW New Vienna in Highland County OH End Location.....3 S New Vienna in Highland County OH Date...........................March 3, 2023 Estimated Time.................5:35 PM EST Estimated End Time.............5:37 PM EST Maximum EF-Scale Rating........EF0 Estimated Maximum Wind Speed...80 mph Maximum Path Width.............150 yards Path Length....................0.9 miles Beginning Lat/Lon..............39.2751 / -83.7166 Ending Lat/Lon.................39.2866 / -83.7088 * Fatalities...0 * Injuries.....0 ...Summary... The National Weather Service in Wilmington Ohio has confirmed an EF0 tornado south of New Vienna in Highland County, Ohio. This short-lived tornado is believed to have touched down near Panhandle Road, just west of Wolfe Road. One house on Panhandle Road had siding damage on the east-facing wall. A shed behind another home was largely demolished, with debris strewn about a quarter mile into the field to the north-northeast. A few homes on Wolfe Road had roof and siding damage. One home even had damage to the siding on both the east and north facing walls. Some minor tree damage was observed near a bend in Wolfe Road, with no additional damage observed further to the north. This tornado is separate from the larger EF1 tornado that was confirmed in Highland County. Both tornadoes were on the ground at the same time. At the time of touchdown for the tornado described in this statement, the larger tornado is believed to have been located approximately three miles to the south. The National Weather Service would like to thank the Highland County Emergency Management Agency for their assistance with this survey. 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/BPP