Athens ‘will build back stronger’ after tornado, officials vow
Local lawmakers vowed Athens “will build back stronger” as damage assessments continued Thursday following the EF-1 tornado that wrecked several buildings last weekend. Speaking at a news conference in Athens City Hall,
Athens family asks for help after tornado leaves building in ruins
A few days into the recovery effort in Athens, one family is more affected by the tornado than most. Now, they must start over, and they need help.
Here is the latest on storm damage, efforts to help those affected by Saturday's tornado in Athens
The city of Athens says employees with the city and Limestone County are continuing work Monday to address damage caused by a tornado that hit Athens Saturday night.
Downtown Athens likely to lose buildings in tornado’s wake
Several buildings in downtown Athens will likely have to come down, the city said Monday as cleanup from the tornado that struck this past weekend continues.
Videos show destruction from confirmed EF-1 tornado in downtown Athens
The National Weather Service surveyed the area Sunday and determined that it was hit by an EF-1 tornado from 11:15 to 11:20 p.m., with estimated peak winds of 100 miles per hour. It covered 3.87 miles and was 100 yards wide.
EF-1 tornado strikes Athens, Alabama causing significant damage
CEI Bookstore was among the businesses damaged by an EF-1 tornado over the weekend in Athens, Alabama. CEI Bookstore Director of Operations Lance Taylor joins FOX Weather to talk about the damage to downtown Athens.
Athens increases police presence following tornado damage
Athens police have increased their presence on the square to search for possible looters following storm damage.
‘We will build back’: Cleanup continues after tornado hits downtown Athens
Downtown Athens is making progress on cleanup efforts after an EF-1 tornado hit part of the city over the weekend.
'Make Athens whole again:' State and local leaders gather in Athens to show support following EF-1 tornado
State and local leaders gathered in Athens Thursday to show their support after an EF-1 tornado destroyed parts of the city.
Alabama damage shows how tornado can strike before warning is issued
Athens was under a severe thunderstorm warning Dec. 28 when a brief tornado struck downtown, causing heavy damage.
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Valentina’s Pizzeria hosts fundraiser for tornado recovery in Athens
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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 ...
Did a tornado touch down in Alabama on Sunday? NWS to check
The National Weather Service plans to be in west Alabama on Monday to look at storm damage from Sunday night. Storms that moved through that region generated a tornado warning on Sunday night. The ...
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'We're really close to a total loss': Athens business owners explain tornado damages
Crews will be cleaning public areas for the next few days, but it may take months for all the businesses to fix their own respective damage.
Athens community volunteers to help tornado victims
Residents continue to help their neighbors after many businesses were hit hard by an EF1 tornado in downtown Athens last ...