Tracking Two Storms Impacting the Northern U.S. Through Thanksgiving and into This Weekend

Heavy lake effect snow, gusty winds, and localized blizzard conditions will persist through Thanksgiving near and downwind of the Great Lakes. Rain and mountain snow are forecast for the Pacific Northwest. Confidence is increasing for another winter storm to develop over the northern and central Rockies Friday and track across the central Plains through the Midwest and Great Lakes this weekend. Read More >

Rating	EF-0	Peak Wind	70 mph
Path Length	3.6 miles	Peak Path Width	50 yards
Beginning Point	34.7307, -87.0329	End Point	34.7363, -86.9617
Estimated Event Time	11:23 AM		11:28 AM

This tornado formed in association with a secondary circulation that developed a few miles south of a pre-existing tornado. The second tornado touched down west of the intersection of Huntsville Brownsferry Road and Neely Road, and moved east-northeast before dissipating near Tanner. This weak/brief tornado primarily uprooted trees and caused damage to signage near Tanner High School.

Radar Data

Hytop, AL Radar (HTX) radar loop of the EF-0 tornado track from 11:23 - 11:28 pm CDT. The imagery on the left is reflectivity, while the imagery on the right is storm-relative velocity. Click on the image to loop.

Hytop, AL Radar (HTX) radar loop of the EF-0 tornado track. The imagery on the left is reflectivity, while the imagery on the right is storm-relative velocity. Click on the image to loop.

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Tracking Two Storms Impacting the Northern U.S. Through Thanksgiving and into This Weekend

Tanner EF0 April 27th, 2011 Tornado

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