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Public Information Statement...UPDATED 
National Weather Service State College PA
340 PM EDT Mon Apr 15 2019

...EF-2 TORNADO CONFIRMED IN WARREN COUNTY...

Location...Starbrick in Warren County Pennsylvania
Date...April 14,2019 
Estimated Time...818-835 PM EDT 
Maximum EF-Scale Rating...EF-2 
Estimated Maximum Wind Speed...130 MPH
Maximum Path Width...400 yards
Path Length...16 miles
* Fatalities...0
* Injuries...0

* The information in this statement is preliminary and subject to
change pending final review of the event(s) and publication in
NWS Storm Data.

...Summary...
The National Weather Service in State College PA has confirmed an 
EF-2 tornado near Starbrick in Warren County Pennsylvania on April
14, 2019.

The tornado initially touched down in Pleasant Township near Lenhart
Road and strengthened as it tracked northeast through Starbrick. The
tornado reached peak intensity and produced the most significant 
damage (and strongest winds) in Starbrick. The Carter Lumber company
sustained extensive damage along with several other nearby buildings.
The tornado continued northeast with fluctuating intensity through 
North Warren (Conewango Twp.) resulting in several downed trees and 
damage to residential homes. Damage continued northeast through Scandia 
where a communications tower was knocked down. The tornado weakened as 
it moved north-northeast and produced final damage at Blueberry Hill
Golf Course near Lounsbury Corners.  

For reference: the Enhanced Fujita Scale classifies tornadoes
into the following categories:

EF0...Wind speeds 65 to 85 mph
EF1...Wind speeds 86 to 110 mph
EF2...Wind speeds 111 to 135 mph
EF3...Wind speeds 136 to 165 mph
EF4...Wind speeds 166 to 200 mph
EF5...Wind speeds greater than 200 mph

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