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898 NOUS43 KIWX 231735 PNSIWX INZ003>009-012>018-020-022>027-032>034-MIZ077>081-OHZ001-002-004- 005-015-016-024-025-240545- Public Information Statement National Weather Service Northern Indiana 135 PM EDT Mon Jul 23 2018 /1235 PM CDT Mon Jul 23 2018/ .UPDATE TO TORNADO - Wabash County... This is an update to the Wabash County tornado as confirmed from damage that occurred on July 20 2018. Details for this tornado can be found below. This track is preliminary with additional changes possible as more information is obtained. Rating: EF-0 Estimated peak wind: 70 mph Path length /Statute/: 0.8 miles Path width /Maximum/: 25 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start date: July 20 2018 Start time: 314 pm EDT Start location: 3.8 N of LaFontaine IN Start Lat/Lon: 40.7281/-85.7180 End date: July 20 2018 End time: 315 pm EDT End location: 4.3 NNW of LaFontaine IN End_lat/lon: 40.7337/-85.7047 A tornado touched down north of the intersection of E CR 700 S and S CR 390 E where three trees were uprooted, several tree branches broken and a roof removed from an outbuilding. The tornado continued northeast, crossing S America Road where trees were uprooted and tree limbs broken at a residence where it lifted. 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. $$ FISHER