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Posted on 1/23/12 at 5:28 pm to Bellabama
I noticed the trees leaning this AM on my morning run. I suppose the saturated ground caused them to topple over because there was no wind this afternoon. Power is out. Suppose it'll be out for a while since there are areas much harder hit than us.
Posted on 1/23/12 at 5:35 pm to Bellabama
Oh I am watching Fox 6
Posted on 1/23/12 at 6:59 pm to Nortizzle
Just noticed the reports...I hope everyone here and their loved ones are safe....Prayers sent for those injured, and for those who lost their lives. Terrible news...
Posted on 1/23/12 at 7:50 pm to sheek
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How bad did Center Point get hit? Did a good bit of the business on Center Point Pkwy get destroyed?
The new elementary school was destroyed, lots of homes lost, and about 2.5 blocks of the business district (according to the mayor). The Wells Fargo bank, post office, and that general area. Looks like the center of the storm crossed CP Road just about the intersection with 24th.
Posted on 1/23/12 at 7:54 pm to Evolved Simian
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The new elementary school was destroyed, lots of homes lost, and about 2.5 blocks of the business district (according to the mayor). The Wells Fargo bank, post office, and that general area. Looks like the center of the storm crossed CP Road just about the intersection with 24th.
Thank God it didn't hit later when kids were in school and people were out on the roads or in the buildings.
Posted on 1/23/12 at 7:59 pm to Bellabama
The young 16 year old girl, Christina Nicole Heichelbech, that was killed was a very bright student and had already earned a full ride to Auburn, where she wanted to go to become a veterinarian. It's so sad that a bright promising young person loses their life at such a young age.
Rest in peace.
LINK
Rest in peace.
LINK
Posted on 1/23/12 at 8:06 pm to jatebe
Her father's description hit me like a ton of bricks and made me tear. It's so sad. I couldn't bring myself to post it here, and I'm glad you posted her picture here and linked the article. Many prayers to her family.
Posted on 1/23/12 at 8:36 pm to Bellabama
That story had me in tears too. So very sad.
Posted on 1/23/12 at 9:00 pm to ottothewise
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Kansas and Oklahoma are the leaders in the club house.
Not so fast, my friend...
Alabama now holds record for most EF5 tornadoes
7 since 1950.
Posted on 1/23/12 at 9:07 pm to East Coast Band
so sad....
how did bama posters on here fare out? i know hunter is from clay...
anybody in bama have any problems?
how did bama posters on here fare out? i know hunter is from clay...
anybody in bama have any problems?
Posted on 1/23/12 at 9:43 pm to jatebe
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Christina Nicole Heichelbech
She went to school with my son. I can't imagine the pain her family is feeling right now.
Posted on 1/23/12 at 10:48 pm to Evolved Simian
I grew up in Center Point and graduated from Erwin. Its sickening to see all the places I've known, just strewn about. Most of my friends have moved on, but many of their parents remain in the area. The tornado touched down with damage 100 yds away from my best friend's mom's place (where he grew up) and 200 yds from the house I grew up in and stayed in for 21 years. Fortunately everyone I know came out ok except for some losing their pets (presumed missing at this point).
I'm still amazed that there aren't significantly more fatalities from this as just about everyone was in their homes. Also very stricking, is the class of houses that were hit... from lower middle class to higher end. All received similar damage.
Many people don't know this, but the areas that first started receiving damage, the ones built in the late 60's/ealy 70's (Dunwoody, Bridlewood, Carson Road area), were actually built because a mile wide F-5 tornado completely wiped the area clean in the late 60s if I remember my parent's correctly.
Weather is still one of the biggest adjustments with me moving to Baton Rouge. People here went through hurricanes, I understand, but I'm so used to going to bed watching the weather and seeing what was moving through south Mississippi. Going through so many storms actually caused me to become involved with the local EMA and becoming a trained storm spotter.
Be safe out there.
I'm still amazed that there aren't significantly more fatalities from this as just about everyone was in their homes. Also very stricking, is the class of houses that were hit... from lower middle class to higher end. All received similar damage.
Many people don't know this, but the areas that first started receiving damage, the ones built in the late 60's/ealy 70's (Dunwoody, Bridlewood, Carson Road area), were actually built because a mile wide F-5 tornado completely wiped the area clean in the late 60s if I remember my parent's correctly.
Weather is still one of the biggest adjustments with me moving to Baton Rouge. People here went through hurricanes, I understand, but I'm so used to going to bed watching the weather and seeing what was moving through south Mississippi. Going through so many storms actually caused me to become involved with the local EMA and becoming a trained storm spotter.
Be safe out there.
Posted on 1/23/12 at 11:27 pm to krautfed
Wow, I just assumed this was going to die down after it crossed the Mississippi.
Glad to hear everybody/everything is okay for the most part!
Glad to hear everybody/everything is okay for the most part!
Posted on 1/24/12 at 12:29 am to BallHawg10
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Wow, I just assumed this was going to die down after it crossed the Mississippi. Glad to hear everybody/everything is okay for the most part!
They die down crossing the MS, but build back up shortly after. It's why Memphis is rarely hit by anything more than straight line winds and thunderstorms. At least most of Memphis. Like I said though they build back up. Especially if it gets warmer like it did. Prayers sent to the families that lost loved ones and/or their homes.
Posted on 1/24/12 at 1:02 am to memphisplaya
It's sad and prayers are sent. The people of Alabama and this region don't need any more of this crap...
Posted on 1/24/12 at 3:32 am to BallHawg10
I am from Oak Grove and the Tornado missed me by less than 1/4 mile.
Posted on 1/24/12 at 7:34 am to memphisplaya
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They die down crossing the MS, but build back up shortly after. It's why Memphis is rarely hit by anything more than straight line winds and thunderstorms. At least most of Memphis. Like I said though they build back up. Especially if it gets warmer like it did. Prayers sent to the families that lost loved ones and/or their homes.
Wow, I definitely didn't know that.
I'm just thankful it was just getting started when it hit Arkansas and stayed East of my house for the most part.
Posted on 1/24/12 at 9:04 am to memphisplaya
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They die down crossing the MS, but build back up shortly after. It's why Memphis is rarely hit by anything more than straight line winds and thunderstorms. At least most of Memphis. Like I said though they build back up. Especially if it gets warmer like it did. Prayers sent to the families that lost loved ones and/or their homes.
I know most areas around the country that see a fairly consistent number of tornadoes annually all have their local "tornado alley" where tornadoes typically follow but I've never seen one quite like Northern Jefferson County. It's ridiculous how often that area is hit by significant tornadoes. The Oak Grove area that was hit yesterday has taken direct hits by at least 3 different strong EF4 or EF5 tornadoes in my lifetime. An EF5 struck the area in 1977, 1998, last April's strong EF4, and yesterday morning's tornado. Just ridiculous.
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