Local

EF1 tornado confirmed in Spalding and Butts counties, National Weather Service says

The twister had speeds of up to 100 mph.
Tornado (Dan Ross/Adobe Stock )

SPALDING COUNTY, Ga. — The National Weather Service confirmed an EF1 tornado in Spalding County early Wednesday morning.

The tornado touched down around 3:30 a.m. and continued into Butts County before it dissipated just before 4 a.m.

The storm’s path was about 10.5 miles long and had sustained winds of 90 mph, NWS says.

Officials reported damage to trees, homes, and downed power lines due to severe storms in parts of metro Atlanta and north Georgia.



mobile apps

Everything you love about wsbradio.com and more! Tap on any of the buttons below to download our app.

amazon alexa

Enable our Skill today to listen live at home on your Alexa Devices!