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Public Information Statement
National Weather Service State College PA
1213 PM EDT Fri Aug 20 2021

...NWS Damage Survey Confirms EF-0 Tornado in Snyder County...

Rating:                 EF-0
Estimated Peak Wind:    65-70 mph
Path Length /statute/:  ~0.5 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   15 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             August 18, 2021
Start Time:             435 PM EDT
Start Location:         6592 RT. 522 Middleburg, PA 
Start Lat/Lon:          40.798/-76.991

End Date:               August 18, 2021
End Time:               436 PM EDT 
End Location:           Globe Mills/West Hollow Rd
End Lat/Lon:            40.806/-76.991

The tornado touched down near the Middleburg Livestock Auction
Barn along U.S. 522 in Middlecreek Township. A tree fell onto a
fence on the west-side of the barn and a horse trailer was flipped
on its side. The tornado was on the ground periodically tracking 
essentially due north for about one-half (0.5) mile crossing 
through a corn field where a convergence signature was observed. 
The corn damage swath was approximately 15 yards wide. Damage to 
some trees was noted toward the end of the path where the tornado 
lifted around the intersection of Globe Mills and West Hollow 
Road. A house and garage sustained minor roof damage near the end
of the path. Based on the observed damage indicators, the survey 
team rated the tornado at the low-end of the EF-0 range with 
estimated peak winds around 65-70 mph. 

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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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