"Wright-Patterson AFB Hit by Tornado: Damage and Preliminary Reports"
A tornado struck Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio, damaging several buildings, including a complex of aircraft-restoration hangars. No injuries were reported, and the damage was isolated to the southern side of the base. The storm, classified as an EF1 tornado, caused winds of up to 100 mph, resulting in broken windows, ripped shingles, and debris scattered around the base. The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force's restoration projects, including the B-17D Flying Fortress, were affected, but no high-dollar artifacts were damaged. The U.S. military has been increasingly concerned about severe weather's impact on military bases, with Wright-Patterson being home to various Air Force operations.