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Tropical Depression Nine Forms; Heavy Rainfall in the Southwest and Southeast this Weekend

Tropical Depression Nine has formed and will continue to slowly move to the north-northwest in the coming days. As the storm passes close to the east coast of Florida, tropical storm conditions are possible Sunday through Monday. Tropical Storm Watches have been issued. Significant uncertainty remains in the track and intensity, but chances for impacts to the Southeast are increasing. Read More >

Alabama - North Central Limestone County

North Central Limestone County

Rating EF-0 Peak Wind 75 mph
Path Length 2.74 miles Peak Path Width 50 yards
Starting Point 34.915456, -87.046579 Ending Point  34.927754, -87.000778
Starting Time 1:55 PM Ending Time 1:59 PM
Summary

An EF-0 tornado first touched down in some farm fields near the intersection of Easter Farm Road and CR 49 and Morris Road.  Several tree limbs were snapped in this area along with sporadic uprooting of softwood trees.  The tornado then tracked east toward the Elkmont community, mainly along a parallel track just south of Morris road.  The tornado apparently lifted just west of highway 127.