Damage Reports Coming In Already From Lee & Russell Counties

Scott Martin | March 3, 2019 @ 3:11 pm

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

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Scott Martin is an operational meteorologist, professional graphic artist, musician, husband, and father. Not only is Scott a member of the National Weather Association, but he is also the Central Alabama Chapter of the NWA president. Scott is also the co-founder of Racecast Weather, which provides forecasts for many racing series across the USA. He also supplies forecasts for the BassMaster Elite Series events including the BassMaster Classic.