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Public Information Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
423 PM EDT Thu Aug 6 2020

...NWS DAMAGE SURVEY FOR 8/4/2020 TORNADO EVENT...

...NWS DAMAGE SURVEY CONFIRMS EF-2 TORNADO IN WICOMICO
COUNTY MD...

Start Location...Near Athol Road in Wicomico County MD
End Location...Near US 50 in Madela Springs in Wicomico County MD
Date...8/4/2020
Estimated Time...555 AM EDT to 600 AM EDT
Maximum EF-Scale Rating...EF2
Estimated Maximum Wind Speed...120-125 mph
Maximum Path Width...100 yards
Path Length...1.3 miles
Beginning Lat/Lon...38.4474/-75.7575
Ending Lat/Lon...38.4636/-75.7671
* Fatalities...0
* Injuries...0

...Summary...
A damage survey conducted by the NWS Wakefield office found a path
of storm damage consistent with an EF2 tornado. Peak winds were
estimated to be 120 to 125 mph.

The tornado touched down near Athol Road just south of Mardela Springs
MD causing some downed trees and damage to a roof. The tornado
then moved across Main Street, causing a house to be shifted off its
foundation. A shed was also totally destroyed. In addition, bark 
was stripped off of trees. The tornado then lifted just north of
US 50 where large garage doors were blown in. 

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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MRD