snowlover2 Posted February 28 Author Share Posted February 28 3 hours ago, BuckeyeGal said: Looks like Wright-Patt got hit. Article Here Sounds like the same tornado that hit near me. Quote Public Information Statement National Weather Service Wilmington OH 106 PM EST Wed Feb 28 2024 ...TORNADO CONFIRMED IN RIVERSIDE...MONTGOMERY AND GREENE COUNTY OHIO... The National Weather Service in Wilmington, Ohio has confirmed a tornado occurred in the Riverside area in Montgomery County, Ohio earlier this morning. The tornado continued into Greene County, Ohio before weakening. Additional information, including tornado estimated maximum wind speeds and track data, will be made available later this evening. A final assessment, including results of the survey, are expected to be completed and transmitted via a Public Information Statement later this evening or tomorrow. The storm survey information will also be available on our website at http://weather.gov/iln. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hassaywx1223 Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 Went from 60 with a storm at noon that came with the cold front here to 35 and lake snow showers at 5pm that’s impressive can’t lie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosier Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 (edited) 7 hours ago, NWOhioChaser said: Had a really good complex come through around 4am with tons of thunder and lightning. Highest gust recorded was 56 mph. Blew over some trash cans and had a small tree branch come down in the backyard. Other than that, managed to dodge worst of the damage. My friend managed to capture the Gary, IL tornado before it moved over the Lake. Classic stovepipe. Sucks to see the damage coming in west of Columbus. Looks they got hit really hard. Nuts to see the same places under tornado warnings last night have snow showers today. Haven't seen anything official yet, but the DAT has the Gary tornado as EF-1 with a path length of about 2 miles on land before moving out over Lake Michigan. Edited February 28 by Hoosier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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snowlover2 Posted February 29 Author Share Posted February 29 ILN confirms 5 tornadoes. 2 EF2 and 3 EF1. Quote Public Information Statement National Weather Service Wilmington OH 726 PM EST Wed Feb 28 2024 ...NWS DAMAGE SURVEY FOR 2/28/2024 TORNADO EVENT... ...Clark/Madison County Tornado.. Start Location...4 SSE Springfield in Clark County OH End Location...3 ESE Choctaw Lake in Madison County OH Date...02/28/2024 Estimated Time...04:52 AM EST Maximum EF-Scale Rating...EF2 Estimated Maximum Wind Speed...120 mph Maximum Path Width...500.0 yards Path Length...18.7044 miles Beginning Lat/Lon...39.8662 / -83.7788 Ending Lat/Lon...39.9387 / -83.4431 * Fatalities...0 * Injuries...0 ...Summary... The tornado touched down south of Shawnee High School on Selma Pike where several trees were snapped. The tornado then strengthened and broadened as it moved east northeast eventually reaching EF2 intensity along Ridge Rd near Highway 41 where three homes had complete roof loss. After this, there was intermittent EF1 and EF2 damage consisting of around a dozen barns and outbuildings destroyed and more homes with complete roof loss. The tornado then continued for around 10 miles to the east northeast continuing into Madison county. The survey team was unable to complete the survey north of London as roads were still impassable so some extension of the track is still possible. One note about the path width of this tornado. In a couple areas, including along Hwy 41 near the Rose Hill Cemetery, the total damage path was more than a half mile wide, however, the maximum width of the tornado circulation was estimated to be around 500 yards wide. The damage pattern was extremely complex and included a significant amount of straight line wind damage to the south of the tornado track. The NWS would like to thank both Clark County and Madison County EMA along with the state of Ohio EMA for their 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. TJ/LC/CA Quote Public Information Statement National Weather Service Wilmington OH 811 PM EST Wed Feb 28 2024 ...NWS DAMAGE SURVEY FOR 02/28/2024 TORNADO EVENT... ...Montgomery/Greene County Tornado... Start Location...1 SE Riverside in Montgomery County OH End Location...1 SSE Wright-Patterson AFB in Greene County OH Date...02/28/2024 Estimated Start Time...04:37 AM EST Estimated End Time.... 04:41 AM EST Maximum EF-Scale Rating...EF1 Estimated Maximum Wind Speed...100 mph Maximum Path Width...200.0 yards Path Length...2.4225 miles Beginning Lat/Lon...39.769800000000004 / -84.1095 Ending Lat/Lon...39.7796 / -84.0663 * Fatalities...0 * Injuries...0 ...Summary... The National Weather Service in Wilmington, Ohio surveyed tornado damage from eastern Montgomery County, Ohio into Greene County, Ohio. The tornado is believed to have first developed in Montgomery County, near the dwellings located just south of Wright-Patterson Air Force base. Large, hardwood branches were broken near the intersection of Mitchell Dr and Spinning Rd. Minor tree damage continued across Airway Rd into portions of the Air Force Base. More notable damage was observed into Greene County, specifically at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base where a restoration hanger had minor structural damage with sheet metal ripped off. Some planes that were in the process of being restored also took damage due to flying debris. This damage was notable enough to warrant EF1 strength winds around 100 MPH. Additional damage down Loop Rd was observed from the bent guard rails and several hardwood trees broken and snapped. A few of the dwellings on the eastern side of the base took damage to the roofs as shingles were ripped off. More residential damage was observed just east of the base, with quite a bit of shingles lost on the roof of the apartment complex just behind the Meijer grocery store. Overall, based on the damage, the tornado weakened as it traveled further eastward from this point, with mainly tree damage observed. The last bit of tree damage was found near University Blvd, just west of the Student Union associated with Wright State University. The National Weather Service would like to thank Montgomery County EMA, Greene County EMA, and personnel at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base for their cooperation and 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. Quote Public Information Statement National Weather Service Wilmington OH 848 PM EST Wed Feb 28 2024 ...NWS DAMAGE SURVEY FOR 02/28/2024 TORNADO EVENT... ...Madison County Tornado... Start Location...1 E London in Madison County OH End Location...1 S West Jefferson in Madison County OH Date...02/28/2024 Estimated Start Time...05:14 AM EST Estimated End Time... 05:23 AM Maximum EF-Scale Rating...EF1 Estimated Maximum Wind Speed...110 mph Maximum Path Width...250.0 yards Path Length...8.0243 miles Beginning Lat/Lon...39.8856 / -83.4128 Ending Lat/Lon...39.9272 / -83.2754 * Fatalities...0 * Injuries...0 ...Summary... With considerable assistance from the State of Ohio EMA, and the Madison County EMA, the National Weather Service in Wilmington, OH surveyed tornado damage east of London and southwest of West Jefferson on Wednesday afternoon, in the wake of severe storms which rolled through the area earlier in the morning. The damage revealed that a tornado developed near State Route 665 east of London, and traversed about 8 miles to the east- northeast. While initially beginning with minor tree and structural damage, including a tipped over trailer, the tornado increased intensity as it crossed Spring Valley Road and then across Glade Run Road, peaking in intensity as it crossed Wilson Road. At this location, a home lost part of its roof, and tree damage was considerable with snapped off trunks. Damage in this area was consistent with wind speeds around 110 mph. The tornado continued across West Jefferson-Klousville Road where it shifted more abruptly northeast and weakened as it crossed Olmstead Road and dissipated. 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. Binau/BEI Quote Public Information Statement National Weather Service Wilmington OH 906 PM EST Wed Feb 28 2024 ...NWS DAMAGE SURVEY FOR 02/28/2024 TORNADO EVENT... ...Franklin County Tornado... Start Location...3 SW Hilliard in Franklin County OH End Location...2 SSE Hilliard in Franklin County OH Date...02/28/2024 Estimated Start Time...05:26 AM EST Estimated End Time...05:29 AM EST Maximum EF-Scale Rating...EF1 Estimated Maximum Wind Speed...110 mph Maximum Path Width...200.0 yards Path Length...2.3802 miles Beginning Lat/Lon...40.005 / -83.1844 Ending Lat/Lon...40.0067 / -83.1396 * Fatalities...0 * Injuries...0 ...Summary... With considerable assistance from Franklin County EMA, the National Weather Service in Wilmington completed a damage survey from severe storms which occurred during the early morning of Wednesday, February 28th. The survey revealed that a weak tornado developed on the west side of Alton and Darby Creek Road and moved along the north side of Roberts Road through portions of the city of Hilliard. Along the path, damage was a consistent mix of snapped trees, uprooted trees, numerous instances of minor roof and siding damage. One home on Hilliard Rome Road lost part of its roof, and another home near Westbreeze Drive had an attached garage peeled away and shifted. Damage in this area was consistent with wind speeds of around 110 mph. The tornado weakened as it approached Interstate 270 and dissipated on the west side of the Interstate. 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. Binau/BEI Quote Public Information Statement National Weather Service Wilmington OH 914 PM EST Wed Feb 28 2024 ...NWS DAMAGE SURVEY FOR 02/28/2024 TORNADO EVENT... ...Franklin/Licking County Tornado... Start Location...3 E Gahanna in Franklin County OH End Location...1 W Granville South in Licking County OH Date...02/28/2024 Estimated Start Time...05:49 AM EST Estimated End Time...06:03 AM EST Maximum EF-Scale Rating...EF2 Estimated Maximum Wind Speed...120 mph Maximum Path Width...300.0 yards Path Length...14.0943 miles Beginning Lat/Lon...40.0221 / -82.8191 Ending Lat/Lon...40.0568 / -82.5595 * Fatalities...0 * Injuries...0 ...Summary... With considerable assistance from the State of Ohio EMA, the Franklin County EMA, and the Licking County EMA, the National Weather Service in Wilmington, Ohio surveyed tornado damage from eastern Franklin into western Licking County. The tornado began in the Havens Corners area near the intersection of Highway 605 and Havens Corners Road, and quickly strengthened as it moved through the Havenswood neighborhood in Franklin County, producing tree and minor structural damage indicative of winds between 85 mph and 100 mph. The tornado continued to rapidly strengthen as it approached McOwen Road, where considerable tree damage was observed, with numerous stands of soft and hard wood trees snapped off completely or uprooted. A shipping container was tossed, and a home suffered extensive roof loss and the loss of one exterior wall, with debris thrown hundreds of yards downstream. In this area, winds were estimated to be around 120 mph. The tornado began weakening just a bit as it crossed into Licking County, but still produced a wide swath of tree and structural damage along its path across Graham Road SW and Highway 41. Structural damage was mainly in the form of windows blown out, destroyed barns, and minor roof removal. The tornado continued to slowly weaken as it moved east-northeast from the Jersey area toward the southwest side of Granville where it dissipated. Along this stretch, mainly tree and very minor structural damage was noted. 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. Binau/BEI 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElectricStorm Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 Pretty impressive amount of reports for a marginal risk day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosier Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 At least 11 tornadoes occurred in the NWS Chicago cwa. Prior to the February 2017 outbreak, tornadoes in February were almost unheard of in and around northern IL. Now we have 2 outbreaks in less than a decade. Yes, it's almost March and yes the advancement in radar technology plays a role in increasing tornado counts, but this is still noteworthy and I have to wonder if the pereptually warmer than average GOM temps are playing some role in this. Moisture/instability are typically the most questionable factors at this time of year, and anything that ticks those values higher will tip the odds in favor of more severe wx. Going forward, perhaps winter tornadoes won't be quite as uncommon as they used to be. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bman10 Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 On 2/28/2024 at 4:07 PM, snowlover2 said: Sounds like the same tornado that hit near me. Glad you’re okay! Too close for comfort for both us as I am near valley street . It basically hit almost same area as 2019 tornado after it lifted and dropped back down near airway 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beaver56 Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 17 hours ago, Bman10 said: Glad you’re okay! Too close for comfort for both us as I am near valley street . It basically hit almost same area as 2019 tornado after it lifted and dropped back down near airway Every time I see your name I think of the Bman from WTUE out of Dayton. Many years of memories listening to him. I love WTUE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowlover2 Posted March 2 Author Share Posted March 2 ILN up to 8 tornadoes with 3 EF0's confirmed all south of Columbus. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meteorologist ClicheVortex2014 Posted March 2 Meteorologist Share Posted March 2 (edited) The largest wildfire in Texas history is lighting back up. <10% RH and 20-30 mph sustained winds will do that to ya First image, the black spots are fires. Second image shows the burn scars (brown) and if you look closely you can see smoke and fires (orange) Edited March 2 by ClicheVortex2014 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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