Tornado-warned storms producing 'damaging winds and hail' moved through the Southeast Thursday, causing injuries in parts of Alabama, according to the National Weather Service.
The Morgan County sheriff’s office in Alabama reported "damage and injuries" as well as "downed power lines and trees" in the Decatur area after a tornado-warned storm tore through the region. The NWS also issued tornado warnings for several towns in the central part of the state, including Helberger and Ashby.
Video posted by the Morgan County Sheriff’s Office, which they said was captured in Hartselle, shows lightning flashing as gusty winds blow heavy rainfall and a flag.Video captured by Tim Lovett shows damage, including uprooted trees and debris scattered across streets in parts of Moulton, Alabama, after a tornado-warned storm plowed through.
Other damage has been reported at boat ramps and marinas, according to Granbois, and damage reports are slowly starting to trickle in. Granbois said she would be heading out with members of the National Weather Service to assess the damage.Damage seen across Decatur, Alabama, following tornado-warned stormThe FOX 5 Storm Team continues to track thistornado watchExpect the strongest activity to impact the metro between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. By 5 p.m., the strongest parts of the storm will be in east and central Georgia, heading toward the coast.
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