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‘Significant’ damage in north Alabama, EF-1 tornado blows roof off courthouse
A storm that blew through Alabama overnight Saturday into Sunday morning took the roof off the Limestone County Courthouse and caused damage to the Square in downtown Athens. The National Weather Service in Huntsville has determined the damage was caused by an EF-1 tornado with maximum wind speeds of up to 100 mph along a path of up to 160 yards.
Aftermath of EF-1 tornado in downtown Athens could take days to fully clean up
Saturday night's line of storms spawned an EF1 tornado with wind speeds of 100 miles per hour, causing extensive damage in the city of Athens. The National Weather Service made that determination Sunday afternoon after assessing the situation there.
Damage Assessment Continues as Athens Recovers From an EF-1 Tornado
Athens, AL – Damage assessments are still underway following the tornado that ripped through Downtown Athens. According to Emergency Management Agency (EMA) Officer Caleb King, determining the monetary cost of the damage will take time and may involve both state and federal assistance.
Athens, Alabama recovering after EF-1 tornado damages city
Several buildings were damaged or destroyed when a tornado came through the city of Athens. Athens Mayor Ronnie Marks joined FOX Weather to talk about how the city is doing after the storms.
Limestone County community shows up big after EF-1 tornado hits Athens
The EF-1 tornado left a four-mile path of destruction, but Limestone County Sheriff Joshua McLaughlin said community leaders were ready to start cleaning up as soon as it was safe
TIMELINE: Assessing the aftermath of the EF-1 tornado that hit the city of Athens
The city of Athens is recovering from an EF-1 tornado that touched down Saturday night. According to the National Weather Service, the tornado hit at 11:15 p.m. and stayed on the ground until 11:20 p.m. NWS says estimated peak winds reached 100 mph, and the path length was 3.87 miles and 160 yards wide.
US: EF-1 Tornado Touches Down In Athens, AL, Leaving Devastating Damage
The National Weather Service in Huntsville has confirmed that an EF-1 tornado touched down in downtown Athens, Alabama, on Saturday night, December 28. RESTRICTIONS AND USAGE TERMS: Please credit “City of Athens,
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Storm damage reported in Athens following round of severe weather late Saturday night
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At least 3 tornadoes confirmed from Saturday storms
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Severe storms that barreled through Alabama blamed for at least four deaths in other states
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Veteran memorials damaged after tornado touches down in Athens
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