Event Summary
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EF-1
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Estimated Maximum Wind:
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90 mph
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Injuries/Fatalities:
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None |
Damage Path Length:
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0.53 miles
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Maximum Path Width:
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150 yards
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Approximate Start Point/Time:
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Lake Wildwood
33.1907/-87.3795
at 3:09 pm CDT
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Approximate End Point/Time:
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Lake Wildwood
33.1959/-87.3728
at 3:11 pm CDT
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National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed the damage in Southeast Tuscaloosa County and determined it was the result of a brief EF-1 tornado.
A tornado touched down near Lake Wildwood, east of Cottondale. The tornado was only on the ground for a couple of minutes. However, it still managed to produce timber and minor structural damage that was consistent with EF-1 strength. The tornado dissipated near Lawton Road. The tornado damage path was 0.53 miles long and was 150 yards wide. The maximum winds were estimated around 90 mph.
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