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Marine and Coastal Impacts from Imelda; Unsettled Weather in the West

Swells and high surf from both Imelda and Humberto are expected to bring dangerous marine conditions and rip currents to much of the East Coast over the next several days. A series of Pacific frontal systems will bring waves of showers and thunderstorms to portions of northern California and the Pacific Northwest through midweek. 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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