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219 NOUS41 KAKQ 042259 PNSAKQ MDZ021>025-NCZ012>017-030>032-VAZ048-060>062-064>069-075>090-092- 093-095>100-509>525-051100- Public Information Statement National Weather Service Wakefield VA 659 PM EDT Tue Aug 4 2020 ...NWS DAMAGE SURVEY FOR 8/4/2020 TORNADO EVENT... ...NWS DAMAGE SURVEY CONFIRMS EF2 TORNADO IN SOUTHAMPTON COUNTY VA... Start Location...Southeast of Courtland in Southampton County, Virginia End Location...North of Sebrell in Southampton County, Virginia Date...August 4, 2020 Estimated Time...249 AM to 319 AM EDT Maximum EF-Scale Rating...EF2 Estimated Maximum Wind Speed...120-125 mph Maximum Path Width...200 yards Path Length...15.9 miles Beginning Lat/Lon...36.645/-76.99 Ending Lat/Lon...36.858/-77.099 * Fatalities...NONE * Injuries...NONE ...Summary... A damage survey conducted by the NWS Wakefield office found a path of storm damage consistent with an EF2 tornado, with peak winds estimated to be 120 to 125 mph. The damage began near the Southampton Power Station off General Thomas Hwy and ended 4 miles north of Sebrell near Farmers Bridge Road. The tornado first touched down in a wooded area and caused numerous trees to be snapped about 6 miles southeast of Courtland. The tornado then moved northeast and into Courtland, where it caused damage to numerous homes and businesses along Highway 58, including lifting the second story roof off a hotel building. Several vehicles were also overturned. The tornado then continued to travel on northeast where more trees were snapped or uprooted. The tornado finally lifted just north of Sebrell near Farmers Bridge 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. $$ JM