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469 NOUS43 KAPX 220033 PNSAPX MIZ016>018-020>036-041-042-086>088-095>099-221245- Public Information Statement National Weather Service Gaylord MI 833 PM EDT Sat May 21 2022 ...NWS DAMAGE SURVEY FOR 05/20/22 Gaylord TORNADO EVENT Rating: EF3 Estimated Peak Wind: 150 mph Path Length /statute/: 16.6 miles Path Width /maximum/: 200.0 yards Fatalities: 2 Injuries: 44 Start Date: 05/20/2022 Start Time: 3:35 PM EDT Start Location: 6 S Elmira / Antrim County / MI Start Lat/Lon: 44.9802 / -84.8821 End Date: 05/20/2022 End Time: 3:55 PM EDT End Location: 1 NE Sparr / Otsego County / MI End Lat/Lon: 45.0579 / -84.5611 A tornado touched down about 6 miles south of Elmira in far eastern Antrim County. The tornado strengthened as it crossed Otsego County, becoming EF-3 with maximum winds of 150 mph in and around the City of Gaylord. The tornado continued northeast before lifting about 1 mile northeast of Sparr. && 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. $$ Bak/DJC/HAD/JPB