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April 4, 2008 Severe Weather |
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| April
4, 2008 Severe Weather |
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| Preliminary
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| Colbert County |
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| A storm survey was completed in Colbert County.
A tornado was determined to have touched down about two miles
east of Tuscumbia along Highway 20 at the Colbert County Road
Department. A building was heavily damaged at the Road Department.
Initially, the tornado produced EF-1 damage for one half of
a mile along Highway 72. Some roof damage also occurred at the
Whitesell plant. The tornado maintained a maximum wind speed
of 85 miles an hour for approximately one half of a mile before
weakening as it crossed Highway 72. The path width of the tornado
while it was at an EF-1 intensity was at 40 yards. The tornado
then produced EF-0 wind damage the rest of its five and a half
mile path length. The width of the tornado was 20 yards. Maximum
wind speeds were at 60 miles an hour. The tornado abruptly dissipated
near Cottontown Alabama, completing its six mile path. |
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| Limestone County |
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Two surveys were conducted in Limestone County.
The first area, along seven mile post road, found damage consistent
with a tornado. The tornado produced damage to one home, destroyed
a shed, and damaged several trees. The tornado damage path
was approximately one quarter mile in length, and approximately
25 yards in width. Maximum wind speeds were approximately
60 mph, rating this tornado as an EF-0 on the enhanced Fujita
scale.
The second area, near Copeland, indicated straight line wind
damage, with wind speeds approximately 85 mph. The storm produced
moderate damage to one home, two barn structures, and numerous
trees.
These storm surveys were completed by National Weather Service
Huntsville Meteorologist-In-Charge Mike Coyne, Warning Coordination
Meteorologist Tim Troutman and members of Colbert and Limestone
County Alabama Emergency Management. |
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| Cullman County |
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The survey investigated three areas of damage
in the Cullman city limits: Katherine Street, Arnold Street,
and Highway 278. Damage primarily consisted of uprooted trees,
which produced moderate to heavy damage to homes and cars.
Damage in each area was consistent with staight lined winds,
with maximum wind speeds near 110 mph.
This storm survey was completed by National Weather Service
Huntsville Meteorologist-In-Charge Mike Coyne and Senior Forecaster
David Nadler. |
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