NWS Birmingham, Alabama
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Pell City Tornado
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A tornado rated an F2 began weakly on the west-southwest side of Pell City just behind the school at 3:10 PM CST. The tornado traveled on an east-northeast path downing a communication tower at the EMA/911 office and doing minor roof damage. The storm then crossed over downtown Pell City where a number of buildings sustained light to moderate roof damage along with awnings damaged and some ![]() The tornado path was 4.5 miles long and approximately 100 yards wide at the widest. No deaths occurred in this tornado but there were two injuries, both classified as minor. A tornado watch was issued at 9:12 AM CST valid from 9:30 AM CST to 3:00 PM CST that included St. Clair County, and a Severe Thunderstorm Warning was issued at 2:43 PM CST valid until 3:30 PM CST. Click on the images to see a larger view. |
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