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There were at least half a dozen fires reported, said Shirley Crutcher, disaster program manager for the American Red Cross of North Central Alabama. Details of the locations and severity of the fires were not immediately available.

Madison County Commissioner Phil Vandiver said some of the worst of the damage appears to be along Butter & Egg Road between Bobo Section and Ready Section roads, a few miles west of U.S. 231/431.

There are now fewer than 500 residents in Madison County without power, reports Huntsville Utilities.

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The survey teams will analyze the damage and put together a preliminary report on the strength of the tornadoes.

The city of Athens announced that Tuesday's garbage routes will be delayed until Wednesday and Thursday.

Two people died when their mobile home was hit. Volunteer fire fighters are going house-to-house now to check for needs.

Redstone Arensal and Marshall Space Flight Center will remain closed on Tuesday due to the threat of severe weather in northern Alabama this afternoon.

Brooks also said a FEMA liaison is working with Alabama officials in evaluating storm damage across the state.