By Ramsey Archibald | rarchibald@al.com Leigh. This is when the risk for tornadoes is highest. More than 33% of utility customers in Mercer County, Kentucky, are without electricity, according to PowerOutage.us. It had a track that was just over 2 miles long, and the tornado had a path width of 325 yards. Around 10,000 households and businesses in Selma remained without power as of 7:30 p.m., including most of the city center, Perkins said. With a population of about 3,600, Sharkey County is a predominantly Black county with a high poverty rate. THERE ARE NO TRAPPED CHILDREN," police in Harrodsburg, Kentucky, said in a Facebook post about 20 minutes ago. Storm Spotters (SKYWARN) Contributing: The Associated Press;Wicker Perlis andBrian Broom,The (Jackson, Miss.) "While we are still assessing the full extent of the damage, we know that many of our fellow Americans are not only grieving for family and friends, theyve lost their homes and businesses.". The National Weather Service has confirmed reports of damage, some possibly extensive, in and around Selma, Alabama, after a large tornado moved through the area. CNN At least 20 people were injured when a tornado carved a 22-mile path through southern Alabama Saturday morning, officials said. "This little old townis more or less wiped off the map. For more information on the EF-Scale. About 200 people sought shelter at the local middle school during the storm. A few trees and tree limbs were blown down, and one residence sustained minor damage to siding and roofing material. The stop was lifted, but the FAA reported an average delay of 26 minutes for flights departing from Atlanta. BIRMINGHAM, Ala. There were several tornado warnings and a confirmed tornado in Alabama on Thursday. The cold air is heavier than the warm air and pushes the warm air upward. hide caption. Contact Us "We received reports of damage, trees down, and power outages throughout the county with the latest storm that passed through," the sheriff said in a Facebook post. Updated: Jan. 14, 2023, 9:58 a.m. | Published: Jan. 13, 2023, 2:04 p.m. NEW! Photos shared by the Morgan County, Alabama, Sheriff's Office showed damage to a boathouse shared by several agencies. Tornadoes also are. There are also reports of damage to to at least one large business there. ET): A previous version of this article misstated the name of the NBC affiliate of Montgomery. Large hail could even accompany some of the most intense storms. Traditional "tornado alley"expanding:Southern states seeing more twisters, Tornado warning:The threat of deadly twisters is expanding in the South. The National Weather Service has confirmed an EF1 tornado with winds around 100 mph this morning in West Harrodsburg, Kentucky. A photo shared to social media showed a tornado with a side vortex. Meteorologists have rated the tornado that took seven lives in Autauga. Every home was a complete loss. The tornado crossed the highway and continued to damage trees and the roofs of chicken houses. At least 21 people were killed, andentire towns were destroyed. No severe weather is expected in Alabama through at least mid-week next week. By 1 a.m. Thursday, more than 26,000 homes were reported without power in Alabama, according to PowerOutage.Us. It took off part of a roof in that neighborhood. About Radar READ MORE:Diner workers survived Mississippi tornado by sheltering in refrigerator, owner says. The TuscaloosaBirmingham twister left 64 people dead, while the Hackleburg tornadokilled 72 people, making it the deadliest in Alabama history. Tornadoes, hurricanes, blizzards, and floods - we've got it all and more, live on our site and available as video on demand. Here's a look at the tornadoes confirmed so far: 1. Steve Strouss is a meteorologist and producer with NBC News. The Laceys Spring tornado in Morgan County had top winds estimated at 94 mph, according to a preliminary report from the weather service. Tate Reeves issued a state of emergency Saturday in all counties affected by the storms. April 1936: 1936 Tupelo-Gainesville tornado outbreak [1] April 1956: April 1956 Birmingham tornado [1] April 1957: April 1957 Southeastern United States tornado outbreak. Check our slideshow for more photos as the images are updated. Multiple rounds of intense thunderstorms also are expected in the afternoon and evening across eastern Mississippi, northern Alabama and much of Tennessee, from Nashville to Knoxville. Crews rescued a man who was stuck in the mud when a trailer was overturned and six people trapped in a home, according to the county sheriff's office. With the power out, Selmas city council held an emergency meeting outside, with audio recorded on a cell phone and streamed on Facebook. There are also reports of multiple injuries in the Ohatchee area, according to Tiffany DeBoer, spokesperson for the county's Emergency Management Agency. Alabama Gov. Last week, there were more than 50 tornadoes reported in Alabama and Mississippi. "Right now we have six confirmed fatalities," Emergency Management Director Ernie Baggett told weather.com in a phone call a few minutes ago. About 123,000 power outages are being reported in Georgia, according to PowerOutage.u.s. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. The hardest hit areas were the communities of Marbury and Old Kingston. A new tornado watch was issued Thursday night for parts of Georgia, including Atlanta, until 2 a.m. local time. We will update you with more details soon. "We do have reports of injuries from debris.". Selma is the county seat. theMississippi Emergency Management Agency confirmed Saturday morning. Kay Ivey on Thursday issued a state of emergency for 46 counties ahead of the expected severe weather. Severe Thunderstorm Warnings ", Hastings, the director of Alabama's Management Agency said, "In Alabama, it's a matter of luck. Updated March 26, 2021 7:13 pm. Kay Ivey said she was saddened to hear that six people lost their lives in her state. Forecasters said a cluster or storms, or mesoscale convective system (MCS), could work its way northward and eastward from the Gulf of Mexico this morning. By midnight, storms with damaging wind gusts will be moving through Atlanta and into parts of the mid-Atlantic and Ohio Valley. You can find out more about which cookies we are using or switch them off in settings. A total of348 people were killed across the South in thatoutbreak. pic.twitter.com/XKn5yeM3qB, Sheriff John Samaniego said in a statement, "Today was a tragic day for Shelby County. Questions? In the aftermath of these storms, we have seen the best of Shelby County. Vasha Hunt/AP Alabama tornado map: Where did the tornadoes hit in Alabama? The officer was readjusting a barricade in standing water when he was hit, according to Police Deputy Chief Mike Holt. A curfew remains in place through 6 a.m. in the impacted areas. The mayor of Selma says at least one person is believed to be trapped in a building on Broad Street, and one other may be missing, WFSA-TV is reporting. If the tornado is pointing up to the left, it is moving northeast. School administrators in Cobb County, Georgia, say they are monitoring the weather closely and said in a tweet: "If conditions warrant a change in dismissal times, we will update you as soon as possible.". 55. Following Biden's declaration, federal funding can be used for recovery efforts including temporary housing, home repairs, loans covering uninsured property losses and other individual and business programs, the White House said in a statement. Destroyed homes at the intersection of Walnut and Mulberry are visible below. The National Weather Service sent crews to survey the tornado, but preliminary information based on estimates from storm reports and radar data indicate that it was on the ground for more than an hour, said Lance Perrilloux, a meteorologist with the weather services Jackson, Mississippi, office. Tornado Warnings The colors of the tornado radar tell you the strength of the tornado. Tornado season in the United States officially begins on June 1 and ends on November 30. The Weather Companys primary journalistic mission is to report on breaking weather news, the environment and the importance of science to our lives. Baggett said most of the deaths were in mobile homes. Forecast Discussion National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration In Spalding County, Georgia, the sheriffs office reported massive amounts of trees down, blocking roads and taking down power lines. The weather service said the tornado likely lifted just west of the Morgan and Marshall county line. It tracked northeast, uprooting trees along the way, and destroyed a shed near Rescue Road and U.S. Highway 231. Storm Data She called it "total devastation. Past Events In a preliminary survey, the weather service said the tornado had peak winds of 170 mph and was three quarters of a mile wide at one point. It was the deadliest outbreak across the nation since 2013, when a tornado killed 24 in Oklahoma. Damaging winds, hail, and a tornado or two are possible. All rights reserved (About Us). For more recent tornadoes, clicking. All shelters are providing hand sanitizer and masks, enforcing social distancing and checking people's temperatures. A LIFEGUARD NOTICED HIM IN https://t.co/INYweUnX9s. #griffinstrong.". Flights at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport have been ordered to ground stop because of thunderstorms, the Federal Aviation Administration said Thursday. One user shared more than two dozen photos to Facebook, showing flattened homes, trees fallen across roads and even a car that appeared to be smashed by a downed power line. Severe Weather The storm severely damaged parts of Newnan High School. The severe weather threat has ended ahead of a cold front in central Alabama. It's just unreal.". The shape of the tornado on the radar gives information about its direction. Deadly tornadoes that ripped through Alabama throughout Thursday remain a significant threat to other Southern states as the sun rises on Friday. A preliminary survey concluded this tornado on Sunday was an EF-3, with 150 mph winds, that tracked 20.65 miles through Troup and Meriwether counties in west-central Georgia. All the ingredients were there.". For example, you can see if there is a tornado nearby. Severe thunderstorm watches are blue. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. The rural towns of Silver City and Rolling Fork, about 60 miles northeast of Jackson, Mississippi, bore the brunt of the damage from a tornado. The most likely areas of impact extend across the northern tier of the United States (north of 45 degrees latitude) and into Canada. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Tornadoes can form very suddenly and are usually only a few minutes long. Mississippi Gov. This interactive map, which contains data from January 1950 to November 2018, pinpoints where a cyclone touched down and traces its path of destruction. Photos show what appears to be extensive damage in at least one part of the city. Please Contact Us. NOAAs Storm Prediction Center is forecasting a Level 1 risk for severe weather for all of south Alabama, which means that isolated severe storms will be possible. Kay Ivey issued an emergency declaration as meteorologists warned that more twisters were likely on their way.