Latest Public Information Statement from NWS State College

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Public Information Statement
National Weather Service State College PA
502 PM EDT Thu May 6 2021

...NWS Damage Survey for Elk County Tornado Event on May 4th...

.Overview:
The National Weather Service confirms that a tornado occurred
in Elk County at approximately 2:51 pm on May 4, 2021.

.Weedville Tornado...

Rating: EF1
Estimated Peak Wind: 90 mph
Path Length /statute/: 0.60 miles
Path Width /maximum/: 125 yards
Fatalities: 0
Injuries: 0

Start Date: 05/04/2021
Start Time: 02:51 PM EDT
Start Location: 3 NW Force / Elk County / PA
Start Lat/Lon: 41.3053 / -78.5175

End Date: 05/04/2021
End Time: 02:52 PM EDT
End Location: 3 NNW Force / Elk County / PA
End Lat/Lon: 41.3067 / -78.5061

Survey Summary:
The National Weather Service confirms that a tornado occurred in
Elk County at approximately 2:51 pm on May 4, 2021. Photo
evidence shows tree damage concentrated along a narrow area along
Old Byrnedale Rd and Route 255 about 2.5 miles NNW of Weedville,
PA. Several trees were uprooted or snapped. This is likely near
the end of the damage path, based on weakening low level rotation
and updraft strength observed by radar. Video evidence from
Weedville shows a rapidly rotating funnel approximately 0.5 miles
WSW of Route 255. A ridge line obstructed the view of the ground
beneath the funnel. However, a radar-indicated tornado debris
signature supports the idea that the tornado was likely on the
ground and lofting debris at the time. The path start and end
points, path width, and tornado strength are preliminary
estimates and will be adjusted as necessary if new evidence of
damage is found.

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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.

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