User blog:Hurricane Layten/Preliminary damage reports coming in from the devastating Albany, GA tornado

After a devastating wedge tornado caused 11 deaths and the issuance of a tornado emergency and state of emergency in 3 counties in Georgia last night, the preliminary damage reports are out, and the results are depressing at best.

Ive seen the images of the damage, and it is horrific to look at. Sheets of metal wrapped around trees, mobile homes ripped apart and the debris scattered and wind rowed. In some cases, houses bolted to their foundations have been demolished, and extensive ground scouring has also been noted in the areas affected by the event.

It is highly likely that this tornado will be rated at east amid range EF4, but i wouldnt be surprised if it was to be rated at high end EF4, or even EF5 should the NWS SPC team investigating the damage soon call for it. If so, it would be the first EF5 to hit GA on record.

Ill post another update, or update this one, as more information comes in today.