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From The Tribune staff reports CENTER POINT — The National Weather Service in Birmingham upgraded the tornado that hit the Fultondale area to an EF-3. Damage was reported primarily north of Walker Chapel Road NW to U.S. Highway 31 and to New Castle Road. Crews said winds were at least 150 mph on the evening of Monday, Jan. 25, 2021. “Keep in mind that intensity & width varied along its path,” the NWS posted on Facebook. “The EF-3 damage was focused near Lykes Blvd. to New Castle Rd.” ...

Some Jefferson County schools closed Tuesday following damaging storms Damage to Hampton Inn in Fultondale By WBRC Staff | January 26, 2021 at 1:40 AM CST - Updated January 26 at 12:46 PM JEFFERSON Co., Ala. (WBRC) - Some Jefferson County schools will be closed Tuesday, January 26 because of the extensive and devastating damage across the county. Fultondale High, Fultondale Elementary, Center Point High, Erwin Middle, Erwin Intermediate, Center Point Elementary, Clay-Chalkville High, Clay-...

From The Tribune staff reports CENTER POINT — The National Weather Service in Birmingham confirmed one person was killed in an apparent tornado late Monday, Jan. 25, 2021. Around 30 people were injured. Major structural damage was reported in Fultondale and Center Point and other damage was seen in Clay. In Fultondale, a 14-year-old boy was killed in the area of New Castle Road. The child was a student at Fultondale High School. Authorities said the child was with his father in the basement o...