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919 NOUS42 KRAH 100045 PNSRAH NCZ026-101245- 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. && 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. $$