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Remembering the Victims of the 2011 Tornado Outbreak
April 27, 2016 | CrimsonTidegirl

Posted on 04/27/2016 8:39:08 PM PDT by CrimsonTidegirl

It's hard to believe that today is the 5 year anniversary of the Super Tornado Outbreak that devastated the South, particularly Alabama. Remembering the 238 people killed in Alabama and the victims in other states.


TOPICS: Weather
KEYWORDS: alabama; hackleburg; tuscaloosa
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To: CrimsonTidegirl

I graduated from UA. I remember a few times we had tornado warnings but we never thought anything of it. That day changed so much for so many.


21 posted on 04/27/2016 10:13:31 PM PDT by boycott (--s)
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To: digger48

I lived right behind Ireland Army Hospital at Fort Knox for that one. I very much remember the MEDEVAC choppers coming in and out from Brandenberg, KY, which got hit hard in that one.


22 posted on 04/27/2016 10:21:12 PM PDT by FreedomPoster (Islam delenda est)
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To: luckystarmom

“My daughter is a freshman at Bama. Lots of stories on facebook about the outbreak. It’s hard to imagine the damage.”

The damage was incredible. Parts of Tuscaloosa looked like a nuke hit it. Even Coach Saban was affected because the tornado barely missed his son’s home.

I’m glad that your daughter wasn’t at Bama yet and didn’t have to experience the tragedy.


23 posted on 04/27/2016 10:36:39 PM PDT by CrimsonTidegirl (Proud Islamophobe.)
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To: boycott

“I graduated from UA. I remember a few times we had tornado warnings but we never thought anything of it. That day changed so much for so many.”

I bet the students pay more attention when there are watches or warnings in the area.


24 posted on 04/27/2016 10:38:12 PM PDT by CrimsonTidegirl (Proud Islamophobe.)
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To: CrimsonTidegirl

I remember they used to herd us downstairs when there was a tornado warning. We used to think it was great getting out of class for a little while. I am sure they view things much differently now. We just didn’t know any better.


25 posted on 04/27/2016 10:55:33 PM PDT by boycott (--s)
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To: CrimsonTidegirl

Yep - rode out a tornado that hit Altus AFB in the 80’s and saw the aftermath of some others. Driving through Birmingham on a trip a few weeks after the area had been ravaged/savaged was an eye-opener despite prior experiences. Between that and going through Katrina, I’m good if all severe weather just mysteriously stops for a few decades.


26 posted on 04/28/2016 3:41:40 AM PDT by trebb (Where in the the hell has my country gone?)
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To: CrimsonTidegirl

It’s also the 5 year anniversary of the Joplin tornado killing over 100 - making a path 3/4 mile wide right through the middle of the town. I’ve been there - really hard to believe.


27 posted on 04/28/2016 7:54:17 AM PDT by impactplayer
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