EF1 tornado confirmed in Kenton on August 12
Public Information Statement from the National Weather Service, Wilmington OH 622 PM EDT Sat Aug 12 2023
EF1 TORNADO CONFIRMED IN KENTON...HARDIN COUNTY OHIO.
The National Weather Service in Wilmington, Ohio has confirmed an EF1 tornado occurred in Kenton, Hardin County, Ohio during the early afternoon hours of today, August 12, 2023.
This conclusion stems from a damage survey that is being conducted. Maximum winds have been estimated at 90 mph.
Additional information, including tornado 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.
The storm survey information will also be available at http://weather.gov/iln.
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