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National Weather Service meteorologists conducted a survey across areas just north northwest of Northport. It has been determined the area had experienced an F0 tornado, with winds of estimatedaround 65 mph. The tornado touched down around 416 AM CDT about one half mile west of the CR 86 and US 43 intersection. The tornado then moved northeast, crossing SR 69 and CR 47 before lifting near the end of CR 87 around 424 AM CDT. The tornado damage path was 6.9 miles long and 100 yards wide at its widest point. Numerous trees and power lines were snapped off along the path. The most concentrated damage was near the end of the path from the far southeastern tip of Lake Tuscaloosa to near the end of CR 87. In this area, several homes received minor damage and two homes received significant roof damage due to fallen trees. This storm also produced large hail. The largest hail reported was golf ball size and occurred across the southern parts of Lake Tuscaloosa.Begin: 33 14.95/87 36.40 End: 33 16.27/87 29.46
Lightning apparently struck an electrical breaker cutting off power to about 1,000 people according to Alabama Power Company. Power was restored about 35 minutes later.
The roof was blown off an apartment complex on Rice Mine Road. Ten apartments were subsequently damaged by heavy rain. The roof pieces landed on 7 automobiles causing major damage to the vehicles. A gas station awning was ripped off and carried several hundred yards away. Several trees and power lines were blown down in the area. The Collins-Riverside School sustained moderate damage as part of the roof was torn off and the rooms were flooded.
Trees and power lines were blown down just east of Lake Tuscaloosa.
Trees and power lines were blown down just west of Lake Tuscaloosa. A trailer was blown off its foundation, a roof was partially torn off a house, and some shingles were removed from a church roof. All the damage was located just off SR 69.
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(WIAT) — Here is the Latest on power outages reported by Alabama Power following Sunday storms: 5 p.m. Power has been restored to many who have been without power since Sunday’s storm. Outages remain in Jefferson, Blount, Montgomery, Walker, Tuscaloosa and Etowah Counties. According to Alabama Power, 13,000 Jefferson County residents are without power. 12 […]
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Northport, Alabama
| City | Northport |
| County | Tuscaloosa |
| State | Alabama (AL) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 35473, 35475, 35476 |
Power went out at 7:45am this morning and hasn't been restored.
48 hours no power. Any clue when we will get it back
Power is still out it’s been over 5 hours