PHOTOS: Tornado causes significant damage in downtown Athens
Dec 29, 2024 · Alabama Veterans Park in downtown Athens, showing damage from EF-1 tornado that hit just before midnight Saturday, December 28, 2024 -- Photo from City of Athens, Alabama Show Caption Hide Caption A confirmed tornado has caused significant damage to downtown Athens, which is northwest of Huntsville.
Alabama damage shows how tornado can strike before warning ... - Yahoo News
1 day ago · Downtown Athens was struck by a tornado Dec. 28 as a powerful storm system raced through the state. The city and portions of Limestone County were under a severe thunderstorm warning at the time, but no tornado warning had been issued. The town suffered significant damage, including a portion of the roof being ripped off the county courthouse.
Athens leaders provide update after tornado leaves businesses …
4 days ago · ATHENS, Ala. (WAFF) - Athens city leaders held a press conference on Thursday morning after an EF-1 tornado ripped through the city late Saturday. Athens Mayor Ronnie Marks led the press conference Thursday morning, alongside Limestone County Chairman Collin Daly and other officials. They assured ...
Limestone County Courthouse in Athens devastated by tornado
Dec 29, 2024 · The city of Athens was adversely impacted by tornadoes and thunderstorms that ripped through the Tennessee Valley from late Saturday evening to early Sunday morning. The entire Courthouse Square appeared to suffer significant damage, including the …
‘Significant’ damage in north Alabama, EF-1 tornado blows roof …
Dec 29, 2024 · 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 ...
Damage reported in Athens following overnight storms - WAFF 48 News …
Dec 29, 2024 · ATHENS, Ala. (WAFF) - Overnight storms have impacted the area of Athens causing much damage throughout the area with road closures, downed powerlines, and debris. Athens-Utilities has been working to restore power outages. The Limestone County Emergency Management Agency said roughly 2500 were ...
NWS confirms EF-1 tornado touched down in Athens
Dec 29, 2024 · ATHENS, Ala. - The National Weather Service in Huntsville has confirmed an EF-1 tornado touched down in Athens on Saturday night following a preliminary damage report.The survey team found max wind speeds estimated upwards of nearly 100 mph with a max path width of 160 yards. After surveying the area, representatives with NWS in Huntsville found the following damaged spots:
PHOTOS: Damage from confirmed EF-1 tornado in north Alabama …
Dec 30, 2024 · According to the National Weather Service on Sunday, it was reported that an “Emergency Manager shared pictures of damage which appears to have been afflicted by a tornado in downtown Athens. A Tornado Debris Signature was also observed with this storm on radar.” Around 2 p.m. Sunday, the National Weather Service confirmed that an EF-1 tornado hit Athens with max wind speeds of 100 mph.
NWS surveying possible tornado damage in Athens, Alabama
Dec 29, 2024 · A tornado from a deadly storm system crossed Alabama late Saturday into Sunday, bringing wind damage and intense rain. Thousands of people were left without power. The City of Athens posted overnight that they knew there was damage to downtown, and as the sun rose, it became clear there was intense debris.
Storm brings tornadoes across South; damage in Athens
Dec 29, 2024 · A strong storm system threatened to whip up tornadoes in parts of the U.S. Southeast early today, a day after severe weather claimed at least two lives as twisters touched down in Texas and Mississippi. Storm damage was reported in the northern Alabama town of Athens, just northwest of Huntsville. A National Weather Service survey team was expected to begin assessing damage Sunday morning ...