Adam Aston, now a councillor on Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council, was on his first day as an ambulance technician at West Midlands Ambulance Service, and responding to the tornado was his first 999 call. It means winds could reach 166mph or higher and the twisters could be on the ground for 25 miles or more as the National Weather Service warned people to "take cover" immediately, citing a "dangerous situation". Unfortunately, the day is not over yet. Tornado Rips Through Birmingham, Ala., Area Leaving At Least 1 Dead, Dozens Injured The brunt of the twister's damage was sustained in the city of Fultondale, just north of Birmingham. The National Weather Service confirmed that another had touched down in Hale County just after 5pm. "I was just shaking. She never spent another night in that home after it was damaged and, after staying in her sister's attic room for four months, moved into her current Birmingham home. Four deaths have been confirmed in Ohatchee, where one of multiple twisters sprang from a super cell of storms that later moved into Georgia. 59m 59m. "My reaction, I was like, this is probably it," he said. Pat Lindsey, a resident of Ohatchee, said a neighbor of his was killed by a twister that destroyed his mobile home. "Facing my house there were two very large trees in the distance, they had always been there and I saw them flop to one side, it was unreal. John De Block, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Birmingham, said: "As many as eight tornadoes might have hit Alabama on Thursday.". - Videos from The Weather Channel | weather.com Read about our approach to external linking. Most of mid-Tennessee and southern Kentucky are under a tornado watch until 11pm, and counties along the Tennessee-Alabama border are under one until 8pm. A tornado touched down near the Pelham, Alabama, and Eagle Point regions near Birmingham on Thursday, March 25.Videos showed the tornado spinning out debris and leaving damage in its wake. After it had calmed, Mr Uddin began walking around the area with a camcorder, recording the immediate aftermath of the storm. TAKE COVER NOW!". Hotel in Birmingham Nearly Destroyed by Deadly Tornado. "I have kids and I tell them about it and they are amazed that we had a tornado in Birmingham.". Authorities said one fierce tornado traveled roughly 160 kilometers across Alabama on Thursday, leaving a long path of damage in its wake. Birmingham's 2005 tornado covered a 1km path and reached speeds of up to 130mph, but lasted only a few minutes. The day after the tornado, she had to return to the flat to rescue her pet rabbit. "He was good as gold," Lindsey told the Associated Press. News Corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media, news, education, and information services. ABC 33/40 News reported that there were at least five confirmed deaths in Calhoun County, Alabama. Alabama and Mississippi remain in the threat zone, as do parts of Tennessee, Georgia, Kentucky, Indiana and Illinois, according to ABC. Tornado rips through north Birmingham, Alabama area US added fewer jobs for April than expected, leaving economists disappointed Federal grand jury indicts 4 ex-officers in George Floyd's death Iejaz Uddin was at home in Moseley when the tornado hit. Video. By | March 25, 2021 at 3:54 PM CDT - Updated March 25 at 3:54 PM . "Significant and dangerous weather continues to impact portions of Alabama, and I urge all folks in the path of these tornadoes and storm systems to remain on high alert," Kay said. "I'm very lucky to be alive," Dunaway, a 75-year-old Vietnam War vet said. Authorities have warned of more "violent" twisters and dangerous storms for millions in the South, which will only add to the unimaginable devastation already caused. It is 15 years since a tornado devastated areas of Birmingham. Videos show apparent Alabama tornado damage in Birmingham area Thursday near Pelham The Tuscaloosa News 3/26/2021 CDC sets rules for trial cruises with volunteer passengers Several posts on social media used the term "war zone" to describe devastating damage. She adds, though, that just through sheer mathematical probability, conditions will eventually create an urban tornado. "It was a complete scene of devastation, big chunks had come off people's roofs and were lying in the road, street signs had been ripped off, trees were everywhere, there was glass everywhere. Birmingham's 2005 tornado covered a 1km path and reached speeds of up to 130mph, but lasted only a few minutes. "Every house had something, roofs were off, windows smashed. "I was incredibly nervous, you go through training and you kind of hope your first job as a front-line paramedic is something simple and this wasn't. Debris can be seen flying down the road in the terrifying clip as one of a series of deadly, unstoppable twisters took hold, with countless trees collapsed as the rain lashed down and gale force winds struck. Please remain safe in your homes and take shelter. Considerable damage to homes, businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction is possible.". My prayers are with the grieving families. Alabama tornado strikes south of Birmingham. Fox40 at 9p M-F + Weekends. … Shocking photos from Thursday's aftermath show homes completely torn apart. 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Alabama tornado strikes south of Birmingham A tornado swirls through a neighborhood south of Birmingham, Alabama. ***NOT FOR BROADCAST***Contact Brett Adair with Live Storms Media to [email protected] of the damaging tornado near Birmingham… "Paramedics say you will always remember your first job and I certainly do. A tornado swirls through a neighborhood south of Birmingham, Alabama. A tornado has hit Birmingham injuring 19 people - three seriously. VideoPeople pay to watch me play chess, NY prosecutor says Trump inquiry now criminal1, The Syrian refugees no longer welcome in Denmark2, India's holiest river is swollen with bodies3, Biden tells Israel: De-escalate Gaza conflict today4, Demi Lovato is non-binary and has changed pronouns5, Chinese Mars rover returns first pictures6, Bitcoin dives as China cracks down on crypto7, Belgium hunts for heavily armed far-right soldier8, Pose star Billy Porter reveals he has HIV9, Texas governor signs law restricting abortion10. Debris can be seen flying down the road in the terrifying clip as one of a series of deadly, unstoppable twisters took hold, with countless trees collapsed as the rain lashed down and gale force winds struck. # bhamdistrict2 # birmingham # d2 # update # tornado. "I still think about it quite often, I was speaking to the man who lives in my old flat recently and he didn't realise that was what had happened. Alabama tornado strikes south of Birmingham A tornado swirls through a neighborhood south of Birmingham, Alabama. Alabama tornado strikes south of Birmingham. The UK gets an average of 30-50 tornadoes a year, but most are small and do not have much impact. "I was on Ladypool Road when I saw a friend I hadn't seen for a while, the shop he had been working in was now just a pile of rubble and he said he would be looking for a new day job.". "Our patient was a gentleman with a severe leg injury who was driving a works van which had been half picked up by the tornado and landed on its side.". 'You have to be brave to send your child to school' Video'You have to be brave to send your child to school', The Syrian refugees no longer welcome in Denmark, How social media is fuelling US Israel-Gaza debate, 'I said goodbye to my family and left with nothing', People pay to watch me play chess. The last time I looked at the radar, around 10, there was nothing spinning. In Mississippi, dozens of people have taken shelter at an elementary school in Lowndes County in anticipation of the severe weather, and two other schools in the county are also open to take people in. Below is the one-minute resolution pressure trace from Clay, where the mesocyclone passed directly overhead, but the tornado had lifted. A large tornado touches down near Birmingham, Alabama. Lasting just minutes, it injured 20 people and caused damage that cost an estimated £40m to repair across Balsall Heath, Small Heath, Moseley, Sparkbrook and Kings Heath. "Over the years I have attended thousands of 999 calls, I don't remember most, but there are one or two I will always remember. He said it was "amazing" no-one was killed. Our warehouse is in Tarrant … I have a cousin who lives right in the path of where this tornado hit. Major damage being reported! HORRIFYING footage shows the moment a powerful 135mph tornado hit Alabama as two men attempted to drive home. Stay safe!". At least five people have been killed as tornados continue to rip through the state - including three members of the same family in Calhoun County. But Ms Kaya said she felt like nobody remembered the incident today. Video. Authorities reported major tornado damage south of Birmingham as strong storms moved through the state. re: Birmingham Tornado Video Posted by LegendInMyMind on 1/26/21 at 8:50 pm to Roll Tide Ravens 500 yards wide and on the ground for 10 miles was definitely an overachiever for yesterday's setup. Gov Kay released a statement around 6pm on Thursday confirming the reports of lost life and urging those in at-risk counties to remain vigilant. Some radar pictures are included to show our location relative to the storm. I'm probably dead. This is a particularly dangerous situation. Here is the video of the Birmingham tornado that Brian Peters and I got from downtown on I-65 and I-59. The Tornado Touched Down in Communities Near Birmingham. - Videos from The Weather Channel | weather.com Take a look. For some residents and emergency workers, the tornado was a defining moment but others have said the impact it had has been largely forgotten. Alabama's Gov Kay Ivey has issued a state of emergency for 46 counties. In the western city of Centreville, south of Tuscaloosa, Cindy Smitherman and her family and neighbors huddled in their underground storm pit as a twister passed over their home. A tornado emergency was issued by the National Weather Service in Newnan on Friday morning. "At one point the van was shaking really bad to the point that I thought it was likely to flip over. 'You have to be brave to send your child to school' Video, 'You have to be brave to send your child to school', Demi Lovato is non-binary and has changed pronouns, Chinese Mars rover returns first pictures, Bitcoin dives as China cracks down on crypto, Belgium hunts for heavily armed far-right soldier, Pose star Billy Porter reveals he has HIV, Texas governor signs law restricting abortion, gets an average of 30-50 tornadoes a year, sign up for local news updates direct to your phone. The victims were identified as James William Geno, 72, Joe Wayne Harris, 74, Ebonique Harris, 38, Barbara Harris, 69, and Emily Myra Wilborn, 72. "People you speak to, even people in Birmingham, don't seem to remember it happened," she said. The 22-year-old said he feared for his life as the powerful twister took hold., reports the Mail. Read about our approach to external linking. You can get some fresh air, exercise, and you'll get to explore some of the most beautiful trails in Alabama. I couldn't control my hands. "The declaration of a major incident is very rare and I have not been involved in one since.". At a Glance. The chance meeting with a friend sparked an idea and he ended up setting up a website that provides free CV templates. LATEST VIDEOS. An EF2 tornado devastated homes as it tore through the Eagle Point neighborhood in Shelby County, southeast of Birmingham, Alabama, on March 25, county officials said.This footage was shot on March 25 by Tarana Sidhu as she was surveying the damage in the area in the wake of the storm.Local media cited fire … The city of Newnan, southwest of Atlanta, suffered "heavy damage" from the deadly Alabama tornadoes, a tweet from the city said early on Friday. "Please note that both the city and county crews are in route and working on scene to clear impacted areas. "When we got there, it wasn't clear, initially, what had happened and it was only on the way we were told it was some kind of weather event, possibly a tornado," he said. The twister downed trees, overturned cars and destroyed a workshop on the property. BREAKING: Large Tornado Impacting Fultondale, AL this evening (Near Birmingham, Alabama). It's pretty devastating.". Tornados form when ground temperature increases causing moist air to heat and rise. The US president tells Benjamin Netanyahu he wants a "significant" move towards a ceasefire. "Tonight, five people lost their lives and for those families, it will never be the same," Wade said at a briefing. "Thinking of everyone in Alabama and all of those impacted by the severe weather across the South tonight. Replay Video 'The Five' debate ... Alabama, on Thursday. Please stay safe," Biden wrote on Twitter. The devastation comes just eight days after another tornado was confirmed in the area. The state also saw a storm-related death on Wednesday after 62-year-old Ester Jarrell died when a tree toppled over her mobile home when heavy rains soaked the ground. On Thursday, Cesar Villasenor recorded his horrifying encounter with one of a deadly string on tornados battering the state as he and his boss struggled to drive home in Pelham. A tree fell on the shelter door, trapping the eight inside for about 20 minutes until someone came with a chain saw to help free them. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. re: Birmingham Tornado Video Posted by Roll Tide Ravens on 1/26/21 at 5:41 am to Baws The situation in Fultondale is very bad. LATEST VIDEOS. "I was walking down Woodstock Road and I remember thinking this is what it would look like if a bomb had gone off," she said. In Pelham, James Dunaway said he was watching TV when he heard of the approaching twister, so he entered a hallway just as the storm tore off the roof and sides of his house. Brandon Copic, director of ChaserWX.net, shared this video on Twitter of the tornado touching down and flinging debris as it passed. Why are vaccines being destroyed in Africa? First Lady Jill Biden postponed a trip to Birmingham and Jasper, Alabama, which she had planned for Friday because of the severe weather, her office said. The trio were all in a wood frame property in Ohatchee that was destroyed. ", Centreville, Alabama Mayor Mike Oakley said a local airport was hit. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Grab-N-Go Weather Update 5/11 4AM. Ohatchee was hardest hit in the county - Calhoun County Sheriff Matthew Wade said the twister made a diagonal path across the county, likely saving people as it struck mostly rural areas. Search and rescue teams were on the ground in Pelham and other parts of Alabama. A destructive storm moved more than 150 miles from Alabama into to Georgia. Deborah Kaya was a newlywed and had just accepted an offer on her flat in Woodstock Road when the tornado struck. HORRIFYING footage shows the moment a powerful 135mph tornado hit Alabama as two men attempted to drive home. "That has all come from a chance meeting with someone after a tornado in Birmingham," he said. Photos and videos posted across social media show damaged homes and downed trees after a tornado touched down in Birmingham, Alabama, on Thursday. February 16, 2021. "You are in a life-threatening situation. "Mobile homes will be destroy. "I remember thinking this is what it would look like if a bomb had gone off... and no one seems to remember it". "We have airplanes torn apart like toys. If you are looking for something to do this weekend, head to Ruffner Mountain. The first reported tornado hit just after noon in Moundville, Alabama, and another was reported less than two hours later in Vandiver, near Birmingham. Texas death row inmate to be killed on May 19 for killing his great-aunt, Cheerleader's funeral held after she was 'stabbed to death by teen', Trump slams 'dangerous' CRIMINAL investigation into his organization, Jill 'said VP Kamala could "go f**k herself"' after debate where she attacked Joe, © 2020 THE SUN, US, INC. 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A series of devastating tornadoes tore across Alabama yesterday for the second time in a week and moved into Georgia this morning, leaving ruins of wrecked homes, splintered trees, crumpled businesses and countless injuries. I offer my sincerest prayers to all impacted. Three adults from the same family were killed during a tornado in Calhoun County, coroner Pat Brown reportedly told CNN. The upward movement of air can become rapid, and winds from different directions cause it to rotate and a "cone" or "funnel" of wind drops out of the cloud and hits the ground. "The city experienced heavy damage in and around the historic downtown area due to tonight’s weather," the city's official Twitter account posted around 1am. We've got homes along here that are totally destroyed, trees down, power lines down. 0:37. Terrifying video shows the moment two men survived a powerful tornado that killed at least five people while driving down a road in an Alabama town on Thursday afternoon. "It was a very bewildering experience, a real baptism of fire," he said. "It went dark all of a sudden, so much that I couldn't see anything in the room," he said. "Our hearts, our thoughts and our prayers go to the families, and we are going to do our best to let them know we love them.". For Mr Aston, it is a first day he will never forget. The agency issued an urgent alert, saying: "This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. More than 35,000 Alabamans are without power. "Unwisely, I tried to open the window and it was nearly pulled off its hinges.". Overnight, a powerful tornado struck near Birmingham, Alabama, causing significant damage. Related Videos. Alabama tornado strikes south of Birmingham A tornado swirls through a neighborhood south of Birmingham, Alabama. Advertisement. News. The National Weather Service for Atlanta said a dangerous, fast moving tornado ripped through some of the metro's southern suburbs just after midnight. Birmingham Tornado Video - [quote]went right through there about 30 minutes ago. Now crews are racing to find and free people still trapped in the rubble. "Inside the flat it hardly looked like it had been touched, but then I realised I could see about three or four inches of daylight through the roof, and it had basically been picked up and dropped back down.". 5m 5m "A great … Major Damage Reported After Tornado Hits Near Birmingham, Alabama. It lasted for just four minutes but wreaked havoc across Small Heath, Hall Green, Sparkbrook and Kings Heath areas of the city. ", I was like, this is probably it. By | March 25, 2021 at 4:54 PM EDT - Updated March 25 at 4:54 PM . By Ron Brackett March 25, 2021. Take cover now. Video shows severe damage after Alabama tornado swiowanewssource.com | 01-26 A tornado tore through an Alabama city north of Birmingham Monday night, leaving one person dead and the area with crumpled buildings and downed trees. Y'all, please stay safe and vigilant! Permission: Richard Jacks NY prosecutor says Trump inquiry now criminal, India's holiest river is swollen with bodies, The child victims of the Israel-Gaza conflict. As they rushed to get back, rain began pelting the van, with strong gale force winds blowing debris down the street and uprooting trees. A drone offers a bird’s eye view of the destruction after a powerful tornado touches down near Birmingham, Alabama. Drone video of sigificant tornado damage in Eagle Point subdivision in Lake Purdy, Al on the SE side of Birmingham, Al. "Tragically, we are receiving reports of loss of life. The tornado touched down near Birmingham in regions including Pelham and Eagle Point, Tuscaloosa News reported. Follow BBC West Midlands on Facebook, on Twitter, and sign up for local news updates direct to your phone. Flying debris may be deadly to those caught without shelter," the alert continued. While Alabama appeared to bear the brunt of Thursday's tornado outbreak, forecasters warned of dangerous thunderstorms, flash floods and possible twisters from eastern Mississippi into western Georgia, and northward into Tennessee and Kentucky. Victoria Royce-Pagett, from the Midlands Storm Chasers, who uses technology to follow weather across the country, said UK tornadoes are short-lived and tend to be quite benign, occurring over open fields and not too often over cities.

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