Birmingham The small tornado formed about 1 mile south of the Birmingham Weather Service Forecast Office and was observed by personnel of the forecast office moving rapidly northeastward at tree top level. It touched down briefly in an industrial park, doing structural damage to a warehouse and several other buildings. It had apparently risen to tree top level again by the time it reached a fire station and shopping area about 2 miles farther to the NE, where signs were damaged and trees were uprooted. It remained aloft , moving at about 50 mph, and was reported as a funnel cloud about 15 miles NE of the touchdown site. Damage was estimated at $6000. Start: 33.55/-86.75 End: 33.55/-86.75

NWS EF Scale: F1