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784 NOUS41 KCTP 062102 PNSCTP PAZ004>006-010>012-017>019-024>028-033>037-041-042-045-046- 049>053-056>059-063>066-071200- Public Information Statement National Weather Service State College PA 502 PM EDT Thu May 6 2021 ...NWS Damage Survey for Elk County Tornado Event on May 4th... .Overview: The National Weather Service confirms that a tornado occurred in Elk County at approximately 2:51 pm on May 4, 2021. .Weedville Tornado... Rating: EF1 Estimated Peak Wind: 90 mph Path Length /statute/: 0.60 miles Path Width /maximum/: 125 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 05/04/2021 Start Time: 02:51 PM EDT Start Location: 3 NW Force / Elk County / PA Start Lat/Lon: 41.3053 / -78.5175 End Date: 05/04/2021 End Time: 02:52 PM EDT End Location: 3 NNW Force / Elk County / PA End Lat/Lon: 41.3067 / -78.5061 Survey Summary: The National Weather Service confirms that a tornado occurred in Elk County at approximately 2:51 pm on May 4, 2021. Photo evidence shows tree damage concentrated along a narrow area along Old Byrnedale Rd and Route 255 about 2.5 miles NNW of Weedville, PA. Several trees were uprooted or snapped. This is likely near the end of the damage path, based on weakening low level rotation and updraft strength observed by radar. Video evidence from Weedville shows a rapidly rotating funnel approximately 0.5 miles WSW of Route 255. A ridge line obstructed the view of the ground beneath the funnel. However, a radar-indicated tornado debris signature supports the idea that the tornado was likely on the ground and lofting debris at the time. The path start and end points, path width, and tornado strength are preliminary estimates and will be adjusted as necessary if new evidence of damage is found. && 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. $$