Windham Springs Tornado - January 10, 2008
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Rating:
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EF-3
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Estimated Maximum Wind:
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140-150 mph
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Injuries/Fatalities:
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None
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Damage Path Length:
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5.62 miles
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Maximum Path Width:
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350 yards
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Approximate Start Point:
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33.48/-87.51 at 411 PM
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Approximate End Point:
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33.54/-87.44 at 417 PM
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National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed storm damage in far northern Tuscaloosa County, near the Windham Springs and Wiley Communities. It has been determined that the damage was the result of a tornado. The tornado has been rated an EF-3 on the Enhanced Fujita Scale with estimated maximum winds 140-150 mph.
The tornado touched down around 411 PM just southwest of the intersection of AL-69 and CR-38, near Windham Springs. From there, it traveled northeast across the intersection, and then roughly parallel to CR-38 for about 5 miles, before lifting northeast of the Wiley Community around 417 PM. The tornado heavily damaged at least 5 structures, including a church in Windham Springs and a general store in Wiley. At least 33 trees were also either snapped or uprooted.
A Tornado Warning was in effect for this area from 331 PM until 432 PM. A Tornado Watch was in effect from 1134 AM until 622 PM.
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