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Severe Thunderstorms in the Northeast and Northern Plains; Critical Fire Weather in the West

Scattered severe thunderstorms capable of damaging wind gusts and hail are forecast across the Northeast U.S. and North Dakota today. Heavy to excessive rainfall is possible over eastern New Mexico into western Texas and over the western Florida peninsula today. Critical fire weather conditions will persist today over parts of the interior Northwest and Great Basin. Read More >

Marshall County (Browns Valley Rd to Hwy 79) EF-1

Rating EF-1 Peak Wind 95 mph
Path Length 4.9 miles Peak Path Width 100 yards
Beginning Point 34.2798, -86.3935 End Point 34.3273, -86.3290
Start Time 6:35 AM End Time  6:40 AM

 

This tornado touched down along Browns Valley Road near the south end of Guntersville Lake and tracked northeast along Browns Valley Road and Creek Path Road before lifting near Highway 79.  Initial damage seen was trees snapped and twisted along Browns Valley Road. However as the tornado crossed a neighborhood along Creek Path Road, more substantial damage occurred. Larger trees were uprooted and one house sustained significant roof loss. This tornado lifted near Highway 79 and Creek Path Road, as little additional damage was seen along this path.

 

Tornado Track Map

 Tornado Track Map - approximate

 

Tornado Damage Photos

Structural Damage along Creek Path Road
Structural Damage along Creek Path Road 
Damage to Trees along Browns Valley Road and Creek Path Road
Damage to Trees along Browns Valley Road
and Creek Path Road

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