Coleman

05/23/2013 1000 PM

8 miles WNW of Coleman, Coleman County.

Thunderstorm wind damage, reported by park service.


            Few limbs down. Largest limb was 6 inch diameter by 6
            feet long.




05/23/2013 1000 PM

8 miles WNW of Coleman, Coleman County.

Thunderstorm wind damage, reported by park service.


            Few limbs down. Largest limb was 6 inch diameter by 6
            feet long.

... NWS damage survey for 05/23/13 tornado event update #1...

.A weak tornado affected the east side of Rotan resulting in tree
damage and minor roof damage.

.Rotan tornado...

Rating: EF-0
estimated peak wind: 80 mph
path length /statute/: 1 miles
path width /maximum/: 175 yards
fatalities: 0
injuries: 0

Start date: may 23 2013
start time: 612 PM CDT
start location: 1 mile ENE Rotan / TX
start lat/lon: 32.86 / -100.45

End date: may 23 2013
end time: 618 PM CDT
end location: Rotan / TX
end_lat/lon: 32.85 / -100.46


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

Note:
the information in this statement is preliminary and subject to
change pending final review of the event and publication in
NWS storm data.