April 22, 2017

3 SW Skyline - 2 S Skyline NWS Huntsville survey team, in coordination with Jackson County EMA and UAH, found evidence of an EF-0 tornado near the Skyline area. Damage indicators in the form of extensive softwood tree damage (uprooted or snapped) were found in the vicinity of areas north of CR 17 and east of CR 79. North of CR 17, west of Manning Dr., several trees were snapped looking into the valley on the south face of Fork Mountain. Damage continued in 150-200 yard path through Manning Dr. which uprooted several trees in a noticeable convergent pattern (E to ENE). Peak winds of approx. 85 MPH were observed at this location. Several trees were uprooted or sustained large limb damage east of Manning Dr. toward CR 79. The vortex of the tornado appeared to begin to shrink and decrease in strength near CR 79. A few uprooted trees were noted east of CR 79 in the vicinity of Gizzard Point Rd. Start: 34.7900/-86.1500 End: 34.7900/-86.1100

NWS EF Scale: F0

Part of 2-tornado outbreak on April 22, 2017