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Public Information Statement

National Weather Service Wilmington OH

1154 AM EDT Wed May 8 2024



...TORNADO CONFIRMED WEST OF NEW KNOXVILLE IN MERCER AND AUGLAIZE

COUNTY OHIO...



The National Weather Service office in Wilmington OH is currently

conducting a storm survey in Mercer and Auglaize County Ohio. The

survey is in relation to the severe thunderstorms that moved 

through the area on May 7th 2024.



Very preliminary findings indicate that damage along

Guadalupe/Southland Road west of New Knoxville is tornadic in

nature. The damage begins in Mercer County, and extends into

Auglaize County. 



A final assessment including results of the survey are expected

to be completed and transmitted via a Public Information

Statement by this evening.



The storm survey information will also be available on our

website at http://www.weather.gov/iln



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