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Wind Damage - New Marion, Indiana		08/10/2006

Photographer's description: Taken north of New Marion, Indiana on North Old Michigan Road near CR 100 S facing west.

Photographer	Carl Kittle
Date taken	August 10, 2006
Location	New Marion, Indiana (Ripley County) map
Event	Straight line wind damage

Additional notes

Strong straight-line winds caused significant damage to this barn. This photo suggests wind speeds between 70 and 80 mph.

Related NWS product: Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Safety Note: When a severe thunderstorm warning is issued, it's important to get inside a sturdy building. As seen here, even straight-line winds can inflict severe damage on a poorly-constructed structure, which can lead to a serious injury.

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