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May 9, 2006 Tornadoes |
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9, 2006 Tornadoes (Limestone County) |
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Near Highway 99 north of the Elk River, a
tornado was produced on the northern end of a
strong bow segment. The tornado touched down several times
along a 5 mile
path beginning approximately two miles south of the Salem community,
and
ending 3 miles southwest of Elkmont. Several trees were either
uprooted or
snapped along the path, but no other property damage was observed.
The
tornado was rated as an F0, with maximum winds
of 70 mph. Maximum width
of the tornado was approximately 60 yards. (Reference: the
Fujita Scale)
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The second damage area was near Highway 99 at Easter Ferry
Read. Widespread damage caused by a
localized downburst
within strong straight line winds was noted. At the northern
end of the
damage area, winds consistent with a brief tornado were
observed. In
this area, several homes sustained damage from falling trees,
with two
additional homes suffering wind damage to carports and patios.
The tornado
was approximately 30 yards in width, with a path of 50 yards.
The wind
damage from the downburst was estimated to be 80 mph. The tornado
damage, which displayed weaker wind speeds, was rated
as a F0 with
wind speeds estimated at 70 mph.
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