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Wind Damage - Mercer County, Ohio		06/22/2006

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Photographer	Mike Robbins, Mercer County EMA
Date taken	June 23, 2006
Location	Northern Mercer County, Ohio map
Event	Straight line wind damage

Additional notes

Straight-line winds caused this significant tree damage in northern Mercer County. It generally takes winds in excess of 70 mph to snap hardwood trees in half as shown here.

NWS product to cover this event: Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Safety Note: High winds can topple or snap large trees, which can seriously injure or kill a person. Large trees can also fall on homes and injure people inside. When a severe thunderstorm warning is issued, move indoors and away from any large trees (such as an interior room).

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