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

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.

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