Tornadoes Blowing Up To 120 MPH Damage Homes In PA: NWS

Two tornadoes touched down in western Pennsylvania on Monday, August 1, according to the National Weather Service.

The tornado in Beham, Pennsylvania
Photo Credit: *Special to Daily Voice*

Drone video of the damage caused by the EF-2 tornado that hit Dallas, WV, and Beham, PA, on August 1, 2022.

Photo Credit: Nick Wilkes

08/03/2022 7:52 p.m.

The first tornado hit at the border of West Virginia in Ohio and Marshall counties, and Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was going between 110 and 120 mph or a EF2.

The second tornado hit just south of Graysville in Greene County, Pennsylvania going approximately 85 mph or an EF0.

Several homes were damaged but no injuries were reported when both tornadoes touched down.

Multiple roads were closed for several hours and approximately 4,500 lost power immediately following the tornadoes, according to local authorities.

Enhanced F Scale

Rating 3 second gust (mph) Rating 3 second gust speed (mph)

EF0 65-85
EF1 86-110
EF2 111-135
EF3 136-165
EF4 166-200
EF5 >200

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