A series of severe storms ravaged homes, knocked out power, and downed trees in southern United States areas late Saturday night into Sunday morning.
After power lines went down, authorities closed roads in Hazel Green (Alabama) and damaged homes. Madison County Sheriff’s Office shared online photos, including one of a snapped pole.
Local news outlets reported that Hazel Green was also hit by severe weather conditions, including damage to a Walmart. The community is approximately 15 miles (24km) north Huntsville.
Huntsville Utilities reported that service was restored to Hazel Green for a portion of the area, but that there are still many downed power lines in the area.
The same system also brought down trees in Triana, a nearby town located approximately 20 miles (32 km) southwest Huntsville. WAFF-TV reported that around 280 people sought refuge in a storm shelter Saturday night.
Madison, Morgan Cullman. Marshall, Jackson. DeKalb. Limestone. Franklin. Lawrence counties are still under tornado watch until 2 AM. The National Weather Service issued an advisory for north and parts north-central Alabama. This advisory was in effect between 6 p.m. and 3 a.m. on Monday. As a cold front moves through, temperatures are expected to drop.
The storms came after a system that brought flooding to parts Kentucky earlier in the day. Gov. Andy Beshear stated Sunday that four tornadoes had been confirmed. No injuries were reported. According to the National Weather Service, Saturday’s strongest tornado, an EF-2 tornado caused extensive damage in Hopkinsville with peak winds of 115 mph (135 kph). The temperature dropped on Sunday due to severe weather. Winter storm warnings were issued from northern Alabama to southern New Jersey, with snowfalls of up to 7 inches (17.8 cms) in some areas. From southern Texas to Mississippi, freeze warnings were issued.
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