BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) Relentless wind and rain keeps pummeling much of the southeastern United States, spawning tornadoes, sparking a flash flood emergency in Alabama and damaging homes from Texas to Virginia. The storms have prompted boat rescues and toppled trees and power lines.
Crews were preparing to continue cleaning up debris and assessing destruction across the region early Wednesday, as some schools canceled classes or moved them online due to damage on campuses and surrounding areas.
The National Weather Service’s prediction center warned Wednesday morning that flash flooding could also now affect the Central Gulf Coast with storms shifting southeast and rain continuing to soak much of the region.
NWS confirms EF-1 tornado hit Prattville Tuesday
Tornado damage in Prattville By WSFA Staff | May 5, 2021 at 3:10 PM CDT - Updated May 6 at 12:20 PM
PRATTVILLE, Ala. (WSFA) - The National Weather Service in Birmingham has confirmed that a tornado caused damage in Prattville during Tuesday’s severe storms.
The NWS said damage in the Cobbs Ford Road area was the result of an EF-1 tornado.
NEW: Survey crew now confirms an EF-1 tornado caused the damage in the Cobb Ford Rd area of Prattville yesterday. This survey is still ongoing. #alwx NWS Birmingham (@NWSBirmingham) May 5, 2021
There are multiple reports of damage in Autauga County after severe storms made their way across the state Tuesday.
Flood threats persist after South is pounded with wind and rain Share Updated: 10:36 AM CDT May 5, 2021 Associated Press Share Updated: 10:36 AM CDT May 5, 2021
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The text of the warning is as follows:
.A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CDT FOR NORTH
CENTRAL TUSCALOOSA AND SOUTHEASTERN FAYETTE COUNTIES.
At 1121 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 8 miles northwest of Samantha, or 14 miles southeast of
Fayette, moving northeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD.Tornado and quarter size hail.
SOURCE.Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT.Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely.
Locations impacted include.
Berry, Boley Springs, Whitson and New Lexington.
15 cows killed by Macon County lightning strike A Macon County farmer who discovered 15 head of cattle killed by lightning has started the process of burying the dead livestock. (Source: Macon County EMA Director Frank Lee) By WSFA Staff | May 4, 2021 at 10:49 AM CDT - Updated May 5 at 2:37 PM
MACON COUNTY, Ala. (WSFA) - A Macon County family farm has discovered multiple head of cattle dead after severe weather moved through central Alabama Monday night.
A total of 15 cows were found dead, according to Macon County EMA Director Frank Lee. The animals were apparently struck by lightning at some point during the storms.