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105 NOUS42 KILM 140158 PNSILM NCZ087-096-099-105>110-SCZ017-023-024-032-033-039-054>056-058-059- 140800- PUBLIC INFORMATION STATEMENT National Weather Service Wilmington NC 958 PM EDT Mon Apr 13 2020 ...NWS DAMAGE SURVEY FOR APRIL 13 2020 TORNADO EVENT... .Sampit SC Tornado... Start Location...Sampit in Georgetown County SC End Location...Sampit in Georgetown County SC Date...Apr 13 2020 Estimated Time...8:13 AM to 8:19 AM EDT Maximum EF-Scale Rating...EF-1 Estimated Maximum Wind Speed...90 mph Maximum Path Width...40 yards Path Length...4.8 miles Beginning Lat/Lon...33.3542/-79.4727 Ending Lat/Lon...33.3924/-79.4040 * Fatalities...0 * Injuries...0 ...Summary... The tornado formed near Sampit, SC just south of Saints-Delight Rd. It crossed Powell Rd near Anna Dr. causing damage to power lines and trees. The tornado moved across a swampy area just south of Sampit then crossed Hwy 17 alt/Hwy 521 causing damage to an auto repair shop, a small double-wide office and two rail road gates. The tornado then moved across the Sollie Road area causing damage to trees and a few mobile homes. It finally lifted after crossing a field between Sollie Circle and Goings St. 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. $$ SRP