PHOTOS: Tornado causes significant damage in downtown Athens
Dec 29, 2024 · Alabama Veterans Park in downtown Athens, showing damage from EF-1 tornado that hit just before midnight Saturday, December 28, 2024 -- Photo from City of Athens, Alabama Show Caption Hide Caption A confirmed tornado has caused significant damage to downtown Athens, which is northwest of Huntsville.
Limestone County Courthouse in Athens devastated by tornado
Dec 29, 2024 · The city of Athens was adversely impacted by tornadoes and thunderstorms that ripped through the Tennessee Valley from late Saturday evening to early Sunday morning. The entire Courthouse Square appeared to suffer significant damage, including the …
Limestone County community shows up big after EF-1 tornado hits Athens
Dec 30, 2024 · ATHENS, Ala. (WAFF) - Downtown Athens was the epicenter of destruction from Saturday night’s storm. The County Courthouse was damaged, a book store’s roof was torn away, and the historic district was littered in debris.
‘Significant’ damage in north Alabama, EF-1 tornado blows roof …
Dec 29, 2024 · A storm that blew through Alabama overnight Saturday into Sunday morning took the roof off the Limestone County Courthouse and caused damage to the Square in downtown Athens. The National Weather...
Athens leaders provide update after tornado leaves businesses …
4 days ago · ATHENS, Ala. (WAFF) - Athens city leaders held a press conference on Thursday morning after an EF-1 tornado ripped through the city late Saturday. Athens Mayor Ronnie Marks led the press conference Thursday morning, alongside Limestone County Chairman Collin Daly and other officials. They assured ...
Storm brings tornadoes across South; damage in Athens
Dec 29, 2024 · HOUSTON — A strong storm system threatened to whip up tornadoes in parts of the U.S. Southeast early today, a day after severe weather claimed at least two lives as twisters touched down in Texas and Mississippi. Storm damage was reported in the northern Alabama town of Athens, just northwest of Huntsville.
NWS confirms EF-1 tornado touched down in Athens
Dec 29, 2024 · ATHENS, Ala. - The National Weather Service in Huntsville has confirmed an EF-1 tornado touched down in Athens on Saturday night following a preliminary damage report.The survey team found max wind speeds estimated upwards of nearly 100 mph with a max path width of 160 yards. After surveying the area, representatives with NWS in Huntsville found the following damaged spots:
NWS surveying possible tornado damage in Athens, Alabama
Dec 29, 2024 · A tornado from a deadly storm system crossed Alabama late Saturday into Sunday, bringing wind damage and intense rain. Thousands of people were left without power. The City of Athens posted overnight that they knew there was damage to downtown, and as the sun rose, it became clear there was intense debris.
PHOTOS: Damage from confirmed EF-1 tornado in north Alabama …
Dec 30, 2024 · According to the National Weather Service on Sunday, it was reported that an “Emergency Manager shared pictures of damage which appears to have been afflicted by a tornado in downtown Athens. A Tornado Debris Signature was also observed with this storm on radar.” Around 2 p.m. Sunday, the National Weather Service confirmed that an EF-1 tornado hit Athens with max wind speeds of 100 mph.
National Weather Service confirms EF-1 tornado touched down in Athens …
Dec 29, 2024 · The National Weather Service confirmed that an EF-1 tornado touched down in Athens late Saturday night as severe storms moved across North Alabama. According to the NWS, the tornado started at 11: ...