Marion Junction Tornado - April 15, 2011

Marion Junction (Dallas County) EF-1 Tornado
April 15, 2011

Rating: (Click for EF Scale)	EF-1
Estimated Maximum Wind:	90 mph
Injuries/Fatalities:	None
Damage Path Length:	0.18 miles
Maximum Path Width:	100 yards
Approximate Start Point/Time:	2.8 N Marion Junction 32.4700/-87.2346 748 pm
Approximate End Point/Time:	2.9 N Marion Junction 32.4713/-87.2320 750 pm

National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed the damage just north of Marion Junction. It has been determined that the damage was consistent with a tornado. Winds were estimated around 90 mph. The tornado touched down just north of County Road 58 and lifted northeast at County Road 944. A metal warehouse sustained considerable damage to its outer walls and roof. The damage path was 0.18 miles long and 100 yards wide at its widest point.

A Tornado Warning was in effect from 703 pm until 8 pm.

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