Alabama tornado count climbs to 4 from Friday storms
Friday's tornadoes were mostly short-lived.
The National Weather Service has officially confirmed four tornadoes following the severe weather that swept across Alabama this past Friday. While the storms were primarily short-lived, survey teams have been busy assessing the damage left in their wake.
Surveying the Damage
According to updates from the National Weather Service, three of the twisters impacted central Alabama, while a fourth touched down in the northern part of the state. Meteorologists in Birmingham deployed survey teams to investigate tracks in Marengo and Hale counties, confirming an EF1 and an EF0 tornado, respectively.
Meanwhile, the Huntsville office confirmed that an EF1 tornado struck near the Baileyton area of Cullman County. Additionally, authorities surveyed the path of another EF1 tornado in Tuscaloosa County, a storm that gained significant attention after being widely shared across social media platforms.
Safety Update
Fortunately, there have been no injuries reported in connection with any of these four tornadoes. As 205focus.com continues to track the aftermath of Friday’s weather event, residents can find more information regarding these storms through the official National Weather Service reports.