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PUBLIC INFORMATION STATEMENT
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
845 PM EDT Fri Aug 9 2024

...NWS Damage Survey for 08/08/24 Louisburg NC Tornado Event...

Louisburg, Franklin County NC Tornado...

Rating:                 EF-1
Estimated Peak Wind:    100 mph
Path Length /statute/:  2.9 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   125 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             August 8, 2024
Start Time:             8:07 AM EDT
Start Location:         6.8 E Louisburg
Start Lat/Lon:          36.09/-78.17

End Date:               August 8, 2024
End Time:               8:13 AM EDT
End Location:           4.4 ENE Louisburg
End Lat/Lon:            36.11/-78.22

Survey Summary:

A tornado touched down along NC 56 Hwy E about 6.8 E Louisburg 
continued 2.9 miles toward the NW before lifting. Along the way, 
numerous trees were snapped and uprooted, with the worst tree 
damage occurring near the intersection of Hickory Rock Rd and 
White Level Rd. 

The National Weather Service would like to extend a special 
thanks to the Franklin County Emergency Management Department for 
their assistance during the survey.

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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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