Published on: February 28, 2009 at 9:28 AM
* 5 miles WNW of Bleeker in Lee County, EMA reported tornado touched down at 8:32 am. Several Homes damaged with people trapped inside. Trees down. This is near Salem on U.S. 280 near Lee County Road 254
* Derick Kincade, Meteorologist , WTVM-TV, Columbus (and a great friend to all of us in weather) reports that the Salem community in Lee County was hit hard. Highways 175, Lee County Road 254 and US 280. Emergency aid called in from Russell County
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