EF1 tornado in Clarke County, Alabama

The tornado is estimated to have touched down near London Road in

Northern Clarke County, then proceeded to move northeast.

Sporadic trees were snapped and uprooted along the first part of

the path. There was minor damage to a well-built home and an

overhang on a nearby shed was blown over. A ski boat housed by the

shed was pushed by the wind downhill as well. A trailer in a

nearby field was also blown downhill into the woods. Before the

tornado crossed Sandflat Road, ten to twelve tall, hardwood oak

trees were uprooted in a field behind a nearby home. The tornado

then moved across some heavily-wooded areas and cow pastures as it

approached Kelley Road. Several large, hardwood trees were

snapped and uprooted at this point. Furthermore, a large shed was

overturned on its roof. The tornado continued to the northeast,

lifting just northeast of Highway 43.

A stalled front over northern portions of the area combined with favorable wind shear and instability led to the development of severe thunderstorms. Two tornadoes developed along with several reports of large hail.