Storm UPDATES from AL, MS, GA

Here is the latest...


6:25pm
I saw this quote, "You cannot prepare against an F5," the most powerful category on a scale for measuring wind intensity, Bentley(Governor) said.
Remember, the Fujita Scale does not seek to measure wind intensity. The scale is used to assess damage to structures and other objects. Wind speeds are estimates only. If you want wind intensity, use a Beaufort Scale; the Fujita Scale is only used for tornadoes and the damage caused by estimated wind gusts.
More on this in a future post...

6:15pm
Death toll in Alabama alone now at 194. Incredible!

2:35pm
Alabama Power reports that 337,000 customers still without power
Alabama death toll, as of this post, is up to 162
NWS has 3 survey teams in Alabama to conduct and assess tornado damage

Mississippi death toll at 32
Georgia death toll at 13
Virginia - at least 8
Tennessee - 32
Kentucky - 1

Chattanooga still has 80,000 without power

5:05pm
Total death toll up to 271

MS
5:05pm
Total death toll up to 271