A tornado began near the intersection of Interstate 59 and Deerfoot Parkway
in Trussville at 1:31 PM CST. The tornado followed along the Interstate for a
short distance, downed trees and causing damage to houses especially on the
east side of the Interstate. The tornado crossed into St. Clair County at
Argo at approximately 1:36 PM CST. The tornado continued on a northeast track
moving primarily through rural settings with property damage along the way
including a number of houses and mobile homes. The tornado ended about 5.5
miles east of Springville around 1:52 PM CST.
The tornado was rated an F2 and was on the ground for 13.8 miles with a width
of about 125 yards. Only one injury has been reported at Argo with this tornado.
A Tornado Watch issued at 9:12 AM CST valid from 9:30 AM CST to 3:00 PM CST included Jefferson
and St. Clair counties. A Tornado Warning was issued for Jefferson County at
12:40 PM CST valid until 1:45 PM CST, and for St. Clair County at 12:56 PM CST valid until
1:45 PM CST and extended at 1:38 PM CST valid to 2:30 PM CST.
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