May 4, 2024 -- EFU in Mercer County OH

Regional Outbreaks of Severe Weather Through Early Next Week; Early Season Heat Wave across the South

Active spring pattern across the center of our nation with several episodes of severe weather and heavy rainfall expected into next week. The potential for very large hail, long track tornadoes, severe wind gusts, frequent cloud to ground lightning strikes and flash flooding are in the outlook. Furthermore, dangerous early season heat wave continues for the Gulf Coast states into early next week. Read More >

Public Information Statement National Weather Service Wilmington OH 400 PM EDT Sun May 5 2024 ...TORNADO CONFIRMED IN MERCER COUNTY OHIO... Start Location...5 SW Rockford in Mercer County OH End Location.....4 SW Rockford in Mercer County OH Date...........................May 4, 2024 Estimated Start Time...........7:38 PM EDT Estimated End Time.............7:40 PM EDT Maximum EF-Scale Rating........EFU /Unknown/ Estimated Maximum Wind Speed...Unknown Maximum Path Width.............30 yards Path Length....................0.6 miles Beginning Lat/Lon..............40.6425 / -84.7133 Ending Lat/Lon.................40.6517 / -84.7127 * Fatalities...0 * Injuries.....0 ...Summary... The National Weather Service has confirmed a tornado during the evening of May 4, 2024 southwest of Rockford in Mercer County, Ohio. A weak landspout tornado was observed moving north in a field east of Burrville Road in northwestern Mercer County, Ohio. This tornado caused no known damage, so it is being rated EF-Unknown, as an official EF-scale designation cannot be assigned. The National Weather Service would like to thank the Mercer County Emergency Management Agency for their assistance with this tornado confirmation. 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