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Tropical Storm — Dekalb, AL

Oct 28, 2020

Tropical Storm Zeta moved rapidly northeast through central into southern portions of northeast Alabama. The storm produced wind gusts of 35-40 mph in a small portion of northeast Alabama. Several reports were received of trees and power lines being knocked down in DeKalb County.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 925514). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

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