Meteorologist Amy Katcher is on the seen in Rosalie, AL were she reports several homes completely wiped off their foundation. She is confirming at least one fatality and 15 injuries along with incredible damage. Several homes and other structures were damaged in the pre-dawn, apparent tornado. She will have a full report tonight at 6pm. NWS crews will confirm the strength of the tornado soon.
The line of storms left its mark on several locations knocking down trees and knocking out power. Reports of winds up to 60mph and penny size hail became common. For many, this morning’s commute was one to remember.
Here is a list of storm reports.
Trees down in Monteagle
Numerous trees down in Jasper and northern Marion County
Trees down in Dunlap and the south half of Sequatchie County
Trees down and power lines down around Cleveland. There was a report earlier of a possible tornado touchdown in Cleveland from the police department, but so far this has been unfounded. Other reports included funnel clouds in the Black Fox community from storm spotters.
Several trees down in Etowah-Polk Co-McMinn County
Reports of trees down in Trenton-Dade, Walker, Whitfield and Murray counties in GA.
Again the worst damage is in the Pisgah, Rosalie communities in Northeast AL. The severe weather threat is over and we begin to dry out and pick up.
Many locations received over an inch of rain leading to flash flooding in several locations. Chattanooga picked up 1.16" of rain.
Once again stay tuned for the latest tonight at 6pm with meteorologist Amy Katcher.
See you soon,
Brian
[1]