The storm had winds of at least 136 mph, the weather service said.
Drone footage captured a day after a tornado struck Selma shows how extensive the damage is in the historic Alabama town.
Thursday’s storm inflicted heavy damage on Selma, cutting a wide path through the downtown area, where brick buildings collapsed, oak trees were uprooted, cars were tossed onto their sides and power lines were left dangling. The National Weather Service, which was working to confirm the twisters, said suspected tornado damage was reported in at least 14 counties in Alabama and 14 in Georgia.
The storm blamed for killing at least seven people in rural Autauga County left damage consistent with an EF3 tornado, which is just two steps below the most powerful category of tornado. The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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