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July 28, 2009 · Limestone County · 2009
EF0

July 28, 2009

6:55 PM
Limestone County, Alabama · Near Athens (ZIP 35611)
Fatalities
0
Injuries
0
Path Length
0.2 mi
Max Width
30 yd
DateJuly 28, 2009
Time6:55 PM
CountyLimestone
CityAthens
Property Loss$0
Crop Loss$0
SourceNCEI 180571
NWS Birmingham

1.7 NNW Elkmont - 1.8 NNW Elkmont A small tornado with estimated peak winds of 75 mph touched down on the west side of Highway 127 in the Elkmont C ommunity. The tornado tracked northeast before lifting in a heavily forested area on the east side of Highway 127. One local resident reported seeing the tornado. Several small trees were snapped and a few larger trees were also snapped in this area. Start: 34.951/-86.996 End: 34.953/-86.994

NWS EF Scale: F0

Event Narrative

A small tornado with estimated peak winds of 75 mph touched down on the west side of Highway 127 in the Elkmont community. The tornado tracked northeast before lifting in a heavily forested area on the east side of Highway 127. One local resident reported seeing the tornado. Several small trees were snapped and a few larger trees were also snapped in this area.

Episode Narrative

A low topped miniature supercell with no cloud to ground lightning developed within a tropical and unstable airmass during the early evening hours. The cell produced a brief tornado in the community of Elkmont, knocking down trees and power lines.

Source Data
NCEI Event ID: 180571

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