EF0 tornado in Limestone County, Alabama

The tornado touched down in Lawrence County, traveling over 14 miles and producing EF-2 damage before crossing the Tennessee River and entering Limestone County near Brigadoon Drive. At this location, a home on the river was observed to have metal roofing blown off. Additionally, hardwood trees were uprooted in the neighborhood. The tornado continued toward the Ripley Road and Batts Road. intersection where it caused minor roof damage to a single family home, uprooted trees, and destroyed a small shed. The tornado crossed Ripley Road where a couple more trees were uprooted and large branches were knocked down before it lifted near the southern area of Snake road.

During the late afternoon and evening hours, a broken line of severe thunderstorms pushed rapidly east across north Alabama. The thunderstorms produced at least (6) tornadoes, numerous reports of wind damage and a couple reports of large hail in north Alabama.