A total of 19 tornadoes have reported in Alabama and Georgia thus far today. Many of these reports are from Alabama, where multiple confirmed tornadoes touched down this afternoon.
Lee County, AL was hit hard, with two strong twisters taking almost identical tracks. The first touched down around 2:15 PM CST, with the second following shortly after.
This is what Lee Road 100 looks like just outside of Beauregard. Incredible destruction from this #tornado @spann pic.twitter.com/EE91ONjTbm
— Scott Fillmer (@scottfillmer) March 3, 2019
Unfortunately, there are reports of widespread and extensive damage – especially out of Beauregard. There are also 10 fatalities as of the time of this writing according to the Lee County Sheriff.
A tornado has been confirmed moving towards DeFuniak Springs in Walton County! Please take shelter immediately!! pic.twitter.com/cDnnYsi2nq
— NWS Tallahassee (@NWSTallahassee) March 3, 2019
A tornado also reportedly touched down near De Funiak Springs, FL around 4: 30 PM CST. This according to National Weather Service Tallahassee.
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