Wind Damages Auto Repair Shop Roof, Downs Tree In Atmore

May 17, 2018

Winds damaged the roof on an auto repair shop and downed a tree near a house in Atmore Thursday afternoon.

The roof of Tedder’s Auto Repair on Ridgeley Street was peeled back by the winds. About two blocks away on North Trammell Street, wind downed a pecan tree, causing minor damage to a house.

There were no injuries reported.
A severe thunderstorm warning was in effect at the time.

NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.

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2 Responses to “Wind Damages Auto Repair Shop Roof, Downs Tree In Atmore”

  1. CW on May 19th, 2018 1:02 am

    Those metal roofs need to be screwed down properly, people keep nailing the furring strips down and they peel right off in high winds.

  2. Molino Girl on May 18th, 2018 7:55 pm

    Bubba I hope everyone is alright and repairs are fixed quickly!!!