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

...NWS Damage Survey for 08/07/24 Harrells NC Tornado Event...

.Harrells NC Tornado...

Rating:                 EF-2
Estimated Peak Wind:    115 mph
Path Length /statute/:  4.6 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   40 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             August 7, 2024
Start Time:             2:09 PM EDT
Start Location:         4 SE Harrells
Start Lat/Lon:          34.6840/-78.1501

End Date:               August 7, 2024
End Time:               2:20 PM EDT
End Location:           2 SW Harrells
End Lat/Lon:            34.7100/-78.2200

Survey Summary:

A weak EF-0 tornado touched down in far northern Pender county 
before crossing into Sampson County along Willard Road. Multiple  
tree limbs and skinny hardwood trucks were found snapped as it 
crossed into a field where corn stalks were laid out in a wavy 
convergent path. The tornado continued on the ground northwest to 
US-421 achieving EF-1 strength, causing minor roof damage to a 
one-story residence, snapping a softwood tree in addition to 
several small 1-3 inch branches. After traversing a vast canopy of
thick tree coverage and little road access, it reemerged and 
crossed over Wildcat Road and Bland School Road where it 
strengthened into a low-end EF-2 and caused significant damage to
multiple well constructed residences. The first was on the 
western flank of the circulation and ripped off a portions of the 
tin roof and scattered personal belongings into the front yard in 
addition to snapping thick 1-2 foot branches from a large hardwood
tree. The second house suffered multiple windows being blown in 
and likely was the initiating factor in blowing of 50% of a well 
attached roof and displacing it in the corn field behind the 
residence. The tornado continued for roughly another 0.5 miles 
through an open field and lifted before reaching Belvin Maynard 
Road.

The National Weather Service would like to extend a special thanks to
the Sampson 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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