Survey
Summary
| EF-Scale Rating |
EF-0 |
| Est.
Peak Wind |
60 MPH |
| Est.
Path Length |
200 yards |
| Maximum Path Width |
20 yards |
Representatives from the National Weather Service conducted
an storm survey of damage that occurred in Cullman County,
Alabama early in the morning of February 6, 2008.
The damage was determined to originate from a tornado,
which at its peak had winds of approximately 60 MPH, giving
it a rating of EF-0 on the Enhanced
Fujita Scale. The tornado caused mainly tree damage,
uprooting trees in a wooded area east of Dodge City near
Interstate 65 Exit 299.
Tornado
watch #41 had been issued for all of north Alabama
at 10 PM CST, and was in effect until 5 AM CST (it was later
extended until 7 AM CST). A tornado warning for Cullman
County was issued at 3:40 AM CST and was in effect until
4:15 AM.
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