Weather Service Confirms Thursday Storm Was Tornado
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| Weather Service Confirms Thursday Storm Was Tornado Posted on May 10, 2008 — The National Weather Service has confirmed that a tornado touched down in Lawrence County on Thursday afternoon. Loretto City Manager Keith Smith said at least four homes and a few barns were damaged in the southern part of Lawrence County. There were also reports of downed trees and power lines but no injuries. The EF-1 tornado was on the ground for about three miles and stretched about 440 yards across, with winds estimated at 86-110 miles per hour. The weather service was warning of possible severe weather again on Saturday night, which could include more tornadoes. |
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