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Mass casualty tornado reported near Henagar and Fair View in DeKalb County
The affected areas have recently experienced a violent tornado, which will be remembered for a long time.
Update: The tornado emergency has been revised to a PDS Tornado warning, indicating a Particularly Dangerous Situation due to a powerful and violent tornado inflicting life-threatening damage. Initial reports from Henagar indicate significant damage, with police scanners relaying reports of extensive destruction to multiple homes and buildings in the vicinity.
Eight people reported to be entrapped in a destroyed home in Henagar. Rescue on scene.
The National Weather Service in Alabama has issued a tornado emergency for Henagar AL, Valley Head AL, and Hammondville AL.
Mass casualty tornado reported near Henagar and Fair View in DeKalb County. The National Weather Service in Alabama has issued a tornado emergency for Henagar, Valley Head, and Hammondville. Reports indicate a mobile home park was flattened.https://t.co/9hoxTiidi0 pic.twitter.com/8zrfFldbtm
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A confirmed large and extremely violent tornado is currently on the ground.
Residents in the affected area are urged to seek shelter immediately, as this situation poses a significant threat to life.
This is a tornado emergency for a confirmed, extremely large, and damaging tornado that is causing catastrophic damage.
Reports indicate a mobile home park was flattened.
At 11:08 PM CDT, a confirmed large and destructive tornado was detected over Henagar, approximately 9 miles north of Rainsville, moving east at 20 mph.
Reports of major damage along Hwy 75 near Henagar have been received.
The affected areas have recently experienced a violent tornado, which will be remembered for a long time.
If you are in the vicinity, seek shelter immediately.
