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National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage in Etowah County near Attalla and determined that it was consistent with an EF1 tornado, with maximum winds near 95 mph.||A tornado touched down southwest of the City of Attalla, generally in a wooded area near Lemon Hollow Road. Damage from this tornado mostly involved softwood trees that were snapped or uprooted while crossing Miller Hollow Road a few times until the tornado approached Highway 77. Here, dozens of trees were snapped or uprooted, as well as minor structural damage to a farm building and a power substation north of Gray Creek Drive. The tornado crossed Highway 77 near Clear Creek and Little Sand Valley where further tree damage was observed. It then crossed US Highway 431 and tracked along the ridgetop along Simmons Lane where trees were snapped and uprooted. Farther northeast, a residence sustained minor roof and porch damage as the circulation center passed overhead, which was evident by convergent fallen trees and debris on the property. The tornado continued northeast where additional tree damage was observed and then dissipated near Wesson Gap Road.
Numerous trees uprooted and power lines downed in the town of Attalla, causing some structural damage.
Numerous trees and powerlines were knocked down in and around the city of Attalla.
Trees and power lines were blown down at several locations in the city of Attalla, including the intersection of US-278 and US-431, Gallant Road, California Street and South 11th Street.
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Alabama weather: Winds, tornadoes cause damage and downed trees
Wednesday night's storms brought winds and tornadoes that downed trees and power lines, but no injuries were reported.
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Power outage (also called a power cut, a power blackout, power failure or a blackout) is a short-term or a long-term loss of the electric power to a particular area.
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- Stay away from the downed power lines, park vehicles in protected areas;
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Attalla, Alabama
| City | Attalla |
| County | Etowah |
| State | Alabama (AL) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 35954 |
Numerous trees uprooted and power lines downed between Rainbow City and Attalla.