January 12, 2023

1 E Ellards - 4 SW Trio The tornado began near the Cahaba River west of National Forest Road 401D (NF-401D) and Barton Road based on radar estimation of a TDS. It developed quickly into a high end EF-0 by the time it brushed Double Branch Rd as it moved east-northeasterly over the forest. As it crossed Fire Tower Road, it reached maximum EF-1 intensity of 104 mph based on scores of snapped and uprooted pine trees right on the ridge. The tornado continued over forested land before crossing Pawtucky Road, where several pines and hardwoods were snapped. The tornado then began to weaken as it approached and crossed Alabama Highway 219 north of the Bibb/Perry county line. The tornado weakened rapidly as it crossed Roy Martin Rd, and dissipated shortly thereafter. Start: 32.8096/-87.2363 End: 32.8668/-87.0850

NWS EF Scale: F1

Part of 16-tornado outbreak on January 12, 2023