Devastating Tornado Damage in Tuscaloosa

[TideMan09]

Re: reports of major tornado damage in T-twon

Oh no. I pray this is somehow wrong...

I pray this is a false report. I could believe it considering the footage I've seen, but have a hard time believing it could be kept quiet for this long. The thought of this makes me sick to my stomach.

I said a Prayer that's wrong too..

 

[TideMan09]

Re: reports of major tornado damage in T-twon

This picture says it all..I don't shed a tear very often..This made me breakdown..The Baby was ok..

 

[CrimsonTider-n-SC]

Re: reports of major tornado damage in T-twon

Just watched this video... really shows you the power of the storm. This young person is very fortunate to be alive. They were filming from the University Mall parking lot near 15th... YouTube - 4/27/11 - Tuscaloosa Tornado

 

[BamaLuver]

Re: reports of major tornado damage in T-twon

Have seen several other photo's on f/b:

Mall Damage

Before & After

 

[Hogattack]

Re: reports of major tornado damage in T-twon

Unreal.. my heart goes out to everyone in Alabama tonight, and will keep you in my prayers..

 

[Maudiemae]

Re: reports of major tornado damage in T-twon

This picture says it all..I don't shed a tear very often..This made me breakdown..The Baby was ok..

Oh this hurts so bad to see this.

 

[Gr8hope]

Re: reports of major tornado damage in T-twon

Oh this hurts so bad to see this.

It makes what is really important totally clear. I held my children closer tonight.
May God help and comfort all the victims of the storms.

 

[TideMan09]

Re: reports of major tornado damage in T-twon

Unreal.. my heart goes out to everyone in Alabama tonight, and will keep you in my prayers..

Thanks Hog..This will go down as the worst tornado outbreak in Alabama history according to James Spann..This will be the day we compare all future outbreaks in the future..

 

[37bamagreats55]

Re: reports of major tornado damage in T-twon

God Bless all those in Alabama.
Makes me feel so bad to know I take way too much for granted.
We all need to band together and help out in any way we can. Donate food, money, supplies - and if you can't do that, please donate your time.
Our precious state is going to take a long time to recover from this.
Roll Tide!

 

[UAB-CT]

I'm not easily fazed by a storm but this one scared the hell out of me. Please keep Tuscaloosa and the rest of Alabama in your thoughts and prayers.

 

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[Gallowglas]

Our thoughts and prayers from Tennessee

 

[WMack4Bama]

Rosedale is the housing project referenced in the post. Got mixed feelings. Blessed beyond belief and overjoyed that the storm went right over us and all we got was a couple branches on the front lawn. But my heart breaks for those over on 15th and McFarland. There are Many people that worked on those establishments who I had personal relationships with that I'm worried sick about because I haven't heard from them. God is good, though.

 

[bamanut_aj]

Rosedale is the housing project referenced in the post. Got mixed feelings. Blessed beyond belief and overjoyed that the storm went right over us and all we got was a couple branches on the front lawn. But my heart breaks for those over on 15th and McFarland. There are Many people that worked on those establishments who I had personal relationships with that I'm worried sick about because I haven't heard from them. God is good, though.

from what I can read and see, Rosedale is no longer. Total devastation. Those folks need our prayers and help in a big way. Glad you're property and family are okay! You folks in Ttown keep us posted!

 

[rbvols]

My thoughts and prayers go out to the good people from the great state of Alabama tonight.

 

[TideMan09]

I can believe it..Folks are saying this will be the strongest tornado in US history..It's being reported this was the strongest 88D signature ever detected...Even beating out Greensburg...Parkersburg...Moore...I can believe it..

 

[CAgirl]

Does anyone have any news in the Arab area? I've been trying to reach my parents for awhile and all circuits are busy or down. I saw that it was in Cullman possibly headed that way. I do hope you all are ok!!!

I spoke with my mother in Arab earlier this evening. They have had no power since noon today. She's having trouble calling out or getting calls in on her cell phone, but I was able to reach her after trying many times. The Ruth Community north of Arab has been devastated by a tornado - 5 people killed, many people injured and one man missing.

Lots of rescue workers coming in from other parts of the area to assist - passing by her house, thank goodness.

Prayers going out to everyone everywhere!

 

[TheRealPokeChop]

jimmyjosh • Tornado damage before and after. Photo taken...

I'm very good friends with the guy who posted those pictures, he's kept me posted on the aftermath, sounds like anything on 15th st toward 82 is gone. best of luck to everyone in town.

 

[GMacFan]

I was in university village and watched it form. considering the damage around us and next to us, my friends and i are very lucky to be alive. a couple of hundred feet away from us it completely leveled everything. we were all confronting the fear of death. when we came out, everyone was standing around in shock, and a group of people thoughg they saw something, starting running, all of the sudden everyone starting sprinting back with looks of horror on their faces. the way to describe the way i felt is utterly terrified

 

[Ldlane]

My thoughts and prayers go out to the good people from the great state of Alabama tonight.

Ditto from me from AZ. Most of my relatives are in central and south alabama and are fine. I was in a twister when I was 12 in Ashford. It is an experience I will never forget and I'm lucky to be alive.