April 2, 2024 -- EF0 in Licking County 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 855 AM EDT Thu Apr 4 2024 ...NWS DAMAGE SURVEY FOR 04/02/2024 TORNADO EVENT... ..Licking County Tornado... Start Location...5 W Gratiot in Licking County OH End Location...2 N Gratiot in Licking County OH Date...04/02/2024 Estimated Start Time...08:08 PM EDT Estimated End Time...08:15 PM EDT Maximum EF-Scale Rating...EF0 Estimated Maximum Wind Speed...75 mph Maximum Path Width...150.0 yards Path Length...5.3 miles Beginning Lat/Lon...39.9691 / -82.3146 Ending Lat/Lon...39.9835 / -82.2164 * Fatalities...0 * Injuries...0 ...Summary... With assistance from the National Weather Service in Pittsburgh, and coordination and assistance from the Licking County Emergency Management Agency, the National Weather Service in Wilmington has confirmed a brief and weak tornado occurred in rural areas of southeast Licking County during the evening of April 2nd, 2024.A tornado developed initially in Franklin Township near Sand Hollow Road SE, and moved northeast causing mainly tree and minor structural damage along its path. Tree damage was noted in a path from Sand Hollow Road SE, then northeast along Fairview Road, and then on Brownsville Road SE and then across Poplar Forks Road SE before it dissipated. Minor structural damage to barns and outbuildings was also noted on Poplar Forks Road SE, as well as Fairview Road. Damage along the entire path was estimated to be caused by 70-75 mph winds. The National Weather Service in Wilmington, OH would like to thank the National Weather Service in Pittsburgh, PA, and the Licking County Emergency Agency for coordination and execution of 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. $$ Binau