We are already receiving reports of damage from the large tornado that moved through those counties less than one hour ago. Here is what we have at the moment…
WRBL reports major damage at West Smiths Station Elementary School in Lee County (AL)
— James Spann (@spann) March 3, 2019
BuckWild on HWY 280 between Opelika and Phenix City@wtvmweather @spann #ALWX pic.twitter.com/XDFiqROePR
— AWIS Weather Svcs (@AWISWeather) March 3, 2019
Lee County Road 240 west of Smiths Station blocked by downed trees… photos from Krista Blanchard pic.twitter.com/y08btP4OgX
— James Spann (@spann) March 3, 2019
At 2:30 pm, approximately 5,900 Alabama Power customers are without service in central Alabama. Crews are working to restore power as it is safe to do so. – ALA Power
— James Spann (@spann) March 3, 2019
And here is possible footage from a Spann Twitter Army member of the large tornado…
Smiths Station, AL @spann pic.twitter.com/wWU51cW5I4
— Amy Cannon (@Almc12345) March 3, 2019
