Dixons Mill Tornado - January 10, 2008

Meteorologists from the National Weather Service in Mobile AL surveyed storm damage in southern Marengo County, near Dixons Mill, and determined that the damage was the result of a tornado. The tornado has been rated an EF-0 on the Enhanced Fujita Scale with estimated maximum winds of 60-70 mph. The tornado damage path was about a half mile long, and 200 yards wide.

The tornado briefly touched down at 108 PM just west Dixons Mill, and was on the ground for less than a minute. Four homes suffered minor damage, and several trees were snapped along its path.

A Tornado Warning was in effect for this area from 1251 PM until 115 PM. A Tornado Watch was in effect from 1134 AM until 703 PM.

 

 

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