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833 NOUS41 KPBZ 302229 PNSPBZ PAZ076-311030- Public Information Statement National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA 629 PM EDT Fri Jul 30 2021 ...NWS DAMAGE SURVEY FOR JULY 29 2021 SALTLICK TWP TORNADO EVENT... Start Location...Acme in Fayette County, PA End Location...Donegal in Fayette County, PA Date...July 29, 2021 Estimated Time...1:54 PM to 2:03 PM EDT Maximum EF-Scale Rating...EF1 Estimated Maximum Wind Speed...100-105 mph Maximum Path Width...100 yards Path Length...4.9 miles Beginning Lat/Lon...40.0897N 79.3634W Ending Lat/Lon...40.1061N 79.4540W * Fatalities...0 * Injuries...0 ...Summary... Initial damage was noted on Bear Rocks Road near Grandview Road, consisting of large branch snaps and uprooted trees consistent with EF0 damage. The tornado then continued roughly along Grandview Road towards Mount Zion Road with similar additional tree damage. The tornado then crossed Mount Zion Church Road and gained strength, causing minor damage to a roof and a deck. The tornado crossed a field and snapped a few apple trees, and then caused minor damage to a barn. Near this barn, a tree trunk was snapped, consistent with EF-1 wind speed. The most intense damage was noted on Kessler School Road. A manufactured shed was tossed on its side about 20 feet. Also, a manufactured garage had partial wall collapse and a roof blown off, with the roof transported about 20 feet downwind. In the case of the garage, it was noted that foundation bolts were not ripped from the concrete pad, and were about 7 to 8 feet apart. Also, the roof did not appear to be well-attached and maintained its integrity when displaced. For these reasons, EF1 damage of 100 to 105 MPH was assigned in lieu of higher wind speeds. Additional tree damage occurred further down Kessler School Road to the intersection with Coffman Road. A storage building was tipped over on its side, but the roof was intact and the structure was sitting unattached on cinder blocks, consistent with 90 to 95 MPH EF0 wind. The tornado continued across a hill and County Line and Hellen School Road, possibly briefly lifting as no damage was noted during the survey in this area. The last noted damage occurred on Mountain View Road, with snapped tree branches and damage to a tin roof at Mountain View Acres. The tornado then dissipated in the woods along Mount Olive Road. Many thanks to the Fayette County Emergency Management Agency and local fire officials for their direct assistance with this survey. 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. $$ CL/SKH