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Public Information Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
959 AM EDT Thu Aug 6 2020

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

...NWS DAMAGE SURVEY CONFIRMS EF-1 TORNADO IN GLOUCESTER COUNTY VA...

Start Location...Middle Peninsula State Park in Gloucester County VA
End Location...Cappahosic in Gloucester County VA
Date...08/04/2020
Estimated Time...453 AM EDT to 500 AM EDT
Maximum EF-Scale Rating...EF1
Estimated Maximum Wind Speed...90 to 95 mph.
Maximum Path Width...250 yards
Path Length...4.7 miles
Beginning Lat/Lon...37.3264/-76.5862
Ending Lat/Lon...37.3884/-76.6208
* Fatalities...0
* Injuries...0

...Summary...
A damage survey conducted by the NWS Wakefield office found a path
of storm damage consistent with an EF1 tornado. Peak winds were
estimated to be 90 to 95 mph.

The tornado likely developed as a waterspout over the York River,
then moved onshore at Middle Peninsula State Park. The tornado
then quickly tracked north-northwest, crossing over Rosewell 
Plantation, Gum Point Lane and Tallaferro Lane. Numerous trees
were snapped and uprooted in this area consistent with EF1
damage. Some roof materials and siding was also removed from homes
in this area. The tornado then briefly moved over the York River again
before crossing over Hemitage Lane and Primrose Path where additional
snapped trees were observed. The tornado continued to move
north-northwest before lifting near Cappahosic Road. 

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