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Atmospheric River Continues Areas of Heavy Rain and Snow for California This Weekend

An atmospheric river will continue to bring gusty winds, moderate to heavy rainfall, and potential flooding to southern California and the southern Great Basin through Sunday. Periods of heavy snow will continue as well above 7,000 feet over the Sierra Nevada mountains associated with this atmospheric river. 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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