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March 26, 2009 · Lamar, Fayette County · 2009
EF1

March 26, 2009

2:20 AM
Lamar, Fayette County, Alabama · Near Vernon (ZIP 35473)
Fatalities
0
Injuries
0
Path Length
3.6 mi
Max Width
100 yd
DateMarch 26, 2009
Time2:20 AM
CountyLamarFayette
CityVernon
Property Loss$60000.00M
Crop Loss$0
SourceNCEI 161478
NWS Birmingham

3.3 SSE Kennedy - 5.9 SSE Belk The tornado touched down near the intersection of Junkins Road and Holliman Road, in the southeastern portion of Lamar County. From there, it moved northeastward into Fayette County. In Lamar County, damage was confined to numerous trees that snapped and uprooted. The tornado that touched down in southeastern Lamar County moved into southwestern Fayette County. It continued to travel northeastward, across Junkins Drive, Brazeal Road, Wesley Chapel Road, and Howard Drive. It lifted just north of the intersection of Summers Road and AL-159. In addition to numerous trees that were snapped and uprooted, the tornado also damaged two homes, one business shop, and at least 5 outbuildings. A 17 foot camper was pushed 3 feet sideways in the mud due to the force of the wind. A family that was in one of the homes at the time heard the warning via NOAA Weather Radio and went to their storm cellar. They then heard the "roar of a jet" as the tornado passed overhead, but they made it through the event without any injuries. Start: 33.5374/-87.9551 End: 33.5669/-87.9033

NWS EF Scale: F1

Event Narrative

The tornado touched down near the intersection of Junkins Road and Holliman Road, in the southeastern portion of Lamar County. From there, it moved northeastward into Fayette County. In Lamar County, damage was confined to numerous trees that snapped and uprooted.

Episode Narrative

A cold front pushing through the area brought a line of thunderstorms that caused high winds and two tornadoes.

Outbreak Context

Part of 3-tornado outbreak on March 26, 2009

Shared Episode Narrative

A cold front pushing through the area brought a line of thunderstorms that caused high winds and two tornadoes.

Source Data
NCEI Event ID: 161478

See Also

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