The National Weather Service confirmed that three more tornadoes touched down during Wednesday's storms across the state, bringing the statewide total to nine, including seven that struck central Ohio counties.
No deaths or injuries were reported as a result of the newly confirmed tornadoes, all of which were rated as EF0 on the Enhanced Fujita scale.
According to the National Weather Service's preliminary report, the first of the three tornadoes began at 5:28 a.m. west of Darbydale in Franklin County, and ended there one minute later. The tornado's maximum sustained wind speed was 70 mph, causing minor damage to some trees and roofs.
In addition, the tornado's path was half a mile long and its maximum width was 60 yards.
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The second tornado began at 5:29 a.m., west-southwest of Harrisburg in Pickaway County and lasted three minutes, ending south of Harrisburg. With maximum sustained winds of 70 mph, a path length of 2.2 miles and a path width of 80 yards, the tornado caused roof damage to some homes and downed tree branches in the area.
According to the Ohio Department of Transportation, the storm caused damage on southbound I-71 south of Carson Road.
Beginning at 5:48 a.m., south of Groveport in Franklin County, the longest and strongest of the three tornadoes likely began near the Walnut Woods Metro Park area west of Richardson Road, snapping and uprooting pine trees, according to the report.
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The tornado reached maximum wind speeds of 75 mph, continued east over Litopolis Road, causing tree damage, and then tore through the Winchester Canal area, where further damage to trees and light structures was observed throughout the city, especially on the north side of the city. .
Based on available data, the tornado will likely dissipate on the north side of the city west of US 33, reaching a maximum width of 50 yards and a path length of 4.4 miles before ending at 5:52 a.m.
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