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Extreme Heat in the Central US Expands to the East; Heavy Rains from the Southern Plains to the Great Lakes

Dangerous, long-lasting heat remains across the Mid-South to Mid-Mississippi Valley, while heat expands into the Northeast for a brief period on Friday. Strong to isolated severe thunderstorms and heavy rain pose a flash flooding threat from from the southern High Plains east to the Great Lakes. Tropical Depression 12W brings heavy rain to Guam & the Marianas through Saturday. 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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