NWS Birmingham, Alabama
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Emerald Mountain Tornado - Elmore County
August 24th, 2008
Rating:
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EF-0
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Estimated Maximum Wind:
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50 to 55 MPH
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Injuries/Fatalities:
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None
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Damage Path Length:
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0.1 of a Mile
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Maximum Path Width:
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20 Yards
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Approximate Start Point:
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32.46/-86.11 at 2:07 PM
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A National Weather Service damage assessment team evaluated information from Elmore County. It was determined a brief tornado touched down in Southern Elmore County. The tornado was rated an EF-0 on the Enhanced Fujita Scale. Surface winds were estimated at 50 to 55 MPH. The total tornado damage path was less than 0.1 of a mile long and was 20 yards wide at its widest point.
An EF0 tornado briefly touched down near the Emerald Mountain area. Storm spotters and emergency management officials followed a rotating storm that dropped a brief tornado. No significant damage was located.
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