February 17, 2008
2:03 PM| Date | February 17, 2008 |
| Time | 2:03 PM |
| County | Clay |
| City | Alexander City |
| Property Loss | $10000.00M |
| Crop Loss | $0 |
| Source | NCEI 85109 |
2.4 S Gibsonville - 1.9 SSW Mellow Valley The tornado touched down near Fuller Road where minimal tree damage occurred and one home sustained roof damage. It then tracked northeast before lifting near catfish road. A small catfish restaurant had a part of the roof torn off. Several trees were snapped off along the short path. One vehicle was partially lifted into the air and the roof debris was deposited underneath it. There were approximately 100 people in the catfish restaurant when the tornado hit. These people were in the basement after the owner took action when hearing the warning. No injuries were reported. Start: 33.1500/-85.7900 End: 33.1500/-85.7600
NWS EF Scale: F0
The tornado touched down near Fuller Road where minimal tree damage occurred and one home sustained roof damage. It then tracked northeast before lifting near catfish road. A small catfish restaurant had a part of the roof torn off. Several trees were snapped off along the short path. One vehicle was partially lifted into the air and the roof debris was deposited underneath it. There were approximately 100 people in the catfish restaurant when the tornado hit. These people were in the basement after the owner took action when hearing the warning. No injuries were reported.
A broken squall line, sparked by an advancing cold front and strong upper level storm, caused severe thunderstorms and tornadoes across Central Alabama.
Part of 15-tornado outbreak on February 17, 2008
A broken squall line, sparked by an advancing cold front and strong upper level storm, caused severe thunderstorms and tornadoes across Central Alabama.