Cleanup, damage assessment underway after powerful storms rip through River Region
The Montgomery Advertiser 2 hrs ago Marty Roney, Montgomery Advertiser
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Crews are out in River Region counties Wednesday morning clearing roads and removing downed trees in the wake of a line of severe thunderstorms that rumbled through the area Tuesday evening.
The whine of chainsaws mixed with the throaty growl of heavy equipment as the work went on. Widespread reports of trees down and trees on homes and buildings came in from Autauga, Elmore and Montgomery counties. There are still power outages in the counties as of 8 a.m. No injuries have been reported.
The National Weather Service has determined damage caused in east Prattville and Millbrook is the result of an EF1 tornado packing winds of up to 100 miles per hour. The length and width of the track will be determined at a later time, said Gerald Satterwhite, a meteorologist with the NWS storm survey team that made the determination.
Meanwhile, crews were out Wednesday across River Region counties clearing roads and removing downed trees in the wake of the powerful storms that ripped across the area Tuesday night.
The whine of chainsaws mixed with the throaty growl of heavy equipment as the work went on. Widespread reports of trees down and trees on homes and buildings came in from Autauga, Elmore and Montgomery counties. No injuries have been reported.
Prattville to host âYardi Grasâ
2021 Prattville Yardi Gras By WSFA Staff | January 31, 2021 at 2:57 PM CST - Updated January 31 at 5:38 PM
PRATTVILLE, Ala. (WSFA) - Instead of having a traditional Mardi Gras celebration like a parade this year, the City of Prattville says it will be keeping the good times rolling with âYardi Gras.â
Starting Monday night, Historic Downtown Prattville will light up through Feb. 16, according to the city. Lights will be featured on the covered bridge, creekside park and other areas along Main Street.
The city is encouraging businesses and citizens to decorate their storefronts, homes and yards to celebrate the season.