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390 NOUS42 KMHX 132058 PNSMHX NCZ029-044>047-079>081-090>092-094-193>196-198-199-203>205-140900- Public Information Statement National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC 458 PM EDT Mon Apr 13 2020 ...NWS DAMAGE SURVEY FOR APRIL 13TH, 2020 TORNADO EVENT... .Maysville, North Carolina Tornado... Start Location...Maysville in Jones County, North Carolina End Location...Maysville in Jones County, North Carolina Date...April 13th, 2020 Estimated Time...1001 AM EDT Maximum EF-Scale Rating...EF0 Estimated Maximum Wind Speed...60 to 65 mph Maximum Path Width...75 yards Path Length...1.5 miles Beginning Lat/Lon...34.903988/-77.237818 Ending Lat/Lon...34.911672/-77.229647 * Fatalities...0 * Injuries...0 ...Summary... The damage path started along and just east of Highway 17 in the town of Maysville, NC. The path consisted mainly of very small limbs and leaves and continued to the northeast. At the intersection of Jenkins Avenue and 4th Street a large section of a tree was blown down. Here top winds were estimated to be between 60 and 65 MPH. A broken path continued to the northeast across Highway 58, through the north side of Maysville. Some smaller limbs and leaf debris was found near 3rd street at the Baptist Church. The path continued to the northeast before crossing into the Croatan Forest. Most of the damage along the path was minor, consisting of leaf litter and smaller limbs, consistent with winds of 50 to 55 mph. While the damage was minor, the concentrated path along with some convergence, shown by damage blown toward the northwest or opposite of the storm motion, was indicative of a weak tornado. Radar imagery suggested the tornado may have strengthened once in the open forest. Future surveys may be needed and adjustments are possible. 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. $$ Heden