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Tornado, storm damage in Dothan

On Monday afternoon, a suspected tornado struck Dothan, causing significant damage, particularly around Third Avenue and Dothan Preparatory Academy.
A midday storm with high winds, potentially a tornado or straight-line winds, preceded the damage, knocking out power for approximately 3,000 Dothan residents.
The storm caused a roof to collapse at Dothan Preparatory Academy, resulting in minor injuries to five students, while a tree was powered through a house and dozens of power lines were downed elsewhere.
Dothan Mayor Mark Saliba stated, "You dont ever know when something like this is going to pop out of the sky," while Deputy Dothan Fire Chief Chris Etheredge confirmed that two students were treated at a local hospital.
Emergency response teams, including the Dothan Fire Department and utility crews, are assessing damage, restoring services, and ensuring safety, while parents are directed to Doug Tew Recreation Center on Garland Road for student reunification, and police are keeping traffic and sightseers away from affected areas.

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