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Public Information Statement
National Weather Service Huntsville AL
1034 AM CDT Wed Apr 5 2023


...NWS Damage Survey for 03/24/23 Tornado Event...


.Anderson...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    97 mph
Path Length /statute/:  4.07 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   120.0 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/24/2023
Start Time:             11:14 PM CDT
Start Location:         4 NNW Anderson / Lauderdale County / AL
Start Lat/Lon:          34.9685 / -87.2904

End Date:               03/24/2023
End Time:               11:18 PM CDT
End Location:           4 W Lester / Lauderdale County / AL
End Lat/Lon:            34.988 / -87.2244

Survey Summary:
A National Weather Service and Lauderdale County EMA damage
assessment team recorded E1 tornado damage near Anderson, AL in
northeastern Lauderdale County.  Peak winds were estimated at
97 mph. The main damage indicators for this assessment were from
uprooted or snap trees and minor structure damage, mainly to
roofs.  The tornado touched down off CR49, near West Fork
Anderson Creek and tracked east-northeast along Highway 64. 
Along Highway 64, between CR 508 and CR 93, numerous trees were
uprooted with a couple of snapped trees that fell on at least one
home. Near CR 508, one home sustained roof damage with greater
than 20% loss of roofing materials. Additionally, a small garage
was completely destroyed when the garage door caved in. This
location prompted the max winds of 97 mph.  The tornado began
tracking more northeast as it passed CR93. More trees were
uprooted and sporadic limb damage was noted through CR207. The
tornado likely lifted near this location. 

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EF Scale: The Enhanced Fujita Scale classifies tornadoes into the
following categories:

EF0...Weak......65 to 85 mph
EF1...Weak......86 to 110 mph
EF2...Strong....111 to 135 mph
EF3...Strong....136 to 165 mph
EF4...Violent...166 to 200 mph
EF5...Violent...>200 mph

NOTE:
The information in this statement is preliminary and subject to
change pending final review of the event and publication in NWS
Storm Data.

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Barron/Webber