We probably will not know the full extent of the damage and details of fatalities in Cairo, GA until tomorrow, if then, because of nightfall currently. But, from everything I have been receiving and hearing on emergency feeds, it may be complete devastation of the city. Apparently, the tornado came directly through the entire width of the city.
Re: Severe Weather in Southeast States (March 3)
Posted: Sun Mar 03, 2019 9:36 pm
by cycloneye
It looks like the Cairo Tornado was strong but formed and dissipated fast.
It appears that the tornado was at its worse point when it traversed through Whigham, and then began the process of weakening as it went through Cairo, based on the radar image.
Again, we will not know the full extent of the damage in that region until tomorrow at the earliest. It will be extensive damage unfortunately any way you slice it.
Re: Severe Weather in Southeast States (March 3)
Posted: Sun Mar 03, 2019 10:00 pm
by northjaxpro
Squall line leaning edge is just now approaching the Interstate 75 corridor in the Suwanee River Valley region of North Florida currently. The line extenfs back southwest to Apalachee Bay.,
Re: Severe Weather in Southeast States (March 3)
Posted: Sun Mar 03, 2019 10:33 pm
by northjaxpro
The. most intense portion of the sqall lline is approaching areas just to the west and northwestt of Gainesville, FL. Lots of lightning indicated on radar. There have been no severe reports yet in the area. Monitoring it closely.
This is a incredible and sad image. I can't see anyone surviving that if they were in either of those homes. The unforunate reality of EF4 and EF5 tornadoes is that sometimes the basic "take cover" procedures for a tornado still can't save your life.
It appears that the tornado was at its worse point when it traversed through Whigham, and then began the process of weakening as it went through Cairo, based on the radar image. 