November 18, 2003

2.4 SSE Tuscaloosa-5.6 NNE Tuscaloosa A weak tornado began at approximately 11:47 am CST just northeast of the intersection of Interstate 359 and Interstate 20/59. F o r the first 1.7 miles, damage was very weak an d sporatic with mainly a few trees topped or uprooted. T he weak tornado approached University Mall and the intersection of 15th St and McFarland Blvd., the intersity increased slightly with more significant damage in the form of shingles removed from structures, more trees downed, and large signs downed. A number of commercial structures sustained some degree of damage, and one commercial structure had a portion of the north-facing wall collapse while shingles were removed from the roof. The increased intensity continued for about 2.3 miles covering the area southwest and northeast of the 15th St and McFarland Blvd intersection. The damage seemed to once again decrease for the last 2.3 miles of the tornado track. Only teo very minor injuries were reported with this storm. Start: 33.01700/-87.5500 End: 33.2500/-87.5000

NWS EF Scale: F1

Part of 2-tornado outbreak on November 18, 2003