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Powerful Tornado Strikes Northern Alabama, Initial Reports Show No Injuries or Damage

Emergency alerts and a tornado emergency were issued as a large tornado tracked through Madison and Limestone counties, with storm chasers documenting its intensity.

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A tornado from a tornadic supercell approaches from the south, west of York Nebraska June 20, 2011.
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In northern Alabama, a tornado wreaked havoc, leading to emergency alerts while storm chaser Reed Timmer recorded the harrowing experience of confronting the storm's fury.

Overview

  • A confirmed tornado with a 1+ mile debris ball was tracked in northern Alabama, moving east at 35 mph through Madison and Limestone counties.
  • The National Weather Service issued a tornado emergency, warning residents of life-threatening conditions and urging immediate sheltering.
  • Tornado Watch 305 was in effect until 10 PM CDT, covering parts of Alabama and Tennessee, with severe storms and hail reported in the region.
  • Veteran storm chaser Reed Timmer documented the tornado near Athens, surviving a close encounter while capturing critical data.
  • Initial assessments indicate no injuries or structural damage, though meteorologists continue to analyze radar data and storm footage.