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yorkieusa · 04-27-2011, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by BamaFan121s

Safe and sound.

We were at my friend/neighbor's house in her storm shelter. The closest one got to us--which was one of the smaller ones--was about 5 miles away. (Which is close enough!)

My husband's Expedition, which was on the other side of town at his brothers was squashed under a building though. But if that's the worst this family got, I consider us lucky! The big one that stayed on the ground across the whole state hit Tuscaloosa (missed the main university campus) and right outside of downtown Birmingham in some very heavily populated areas.

What can I say? It's bad here. Really bad. Fatality count is already over 50 and it's just starting. The destruction is more than words can describe. Please keep this area in your thoughts. There are going to be some very hard times ahead for so many here.

Glad you're safe. I wondered. Sorry about the Exped.

BamaFan121s · 04-27-2011, 06:56 PM

Yeah, it sucks, but luckily was just his work vehicle, not his everyday one. But when you look the big picture, a truck seems like small potatoes! My sis and her hubby, who live on the other side of Birmingham were nearer to the path of the big one that came through and were picking up trash from Tuscaloosa in their yard!

They reported on the news that victims in one of the areas hit were being "brought out on doors and anything that could be used as a stretcher and many more were walking on the streets under their own power but with LOSS OF LIMB injuries!"

Can you imagine? I cannot fathom the end result when I get up in the AM and all the reports start coming in.

We actually had a small tornado hit our neighborhood last weekend--out of nowhere, very little advanced warning. Me and my daughter hid in the closet. The whole house shook and I thought it was going to come down on top of us. And that was NOTHING compared to what happened today.

BabyGirl Rosie · 04-27-2011, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by BamaFan121s

Yeah, it sucks, but luckily was just his work vehicle, not his everyday one. But when you look the big picture, a truck seems like small potatoes! My sis and her hubby, who live on the other side of Birmingham were nearer to the path of the big one that came through and were picking up trash from Tuscaloosa in their yard!

They reported on the news that victims in one of the areas hit were being "brought out on doors and anything that could be used as a stretcher and many more were walking on the streets under their own power but with LOSS OF LIMB injuries!"

Can you imagine? I cannot fathom the end result when I get up in the AM and all the reports start coming in.

We actually had a small tornado hit our neighborhood last weekend--out of nowhere, very little advanced warning. Me and my daughter hid in the closet. The whole house shook and I thought it was going to come down on top of us. And that was NOTHING compared to what happened today.

Oh my! That is awful! Glad that you all are ok. But really sad what you will see. Tornadoes are so scary! I pretty much freak out when the sirens go off here. Luckily we have a storm shelter. Rosie and I are the first ones in. Praying for all of you!

megansmomma · 04-27-2011, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by BamaFan121s

Yeah, it sucks, but luckily was just his work vehicle, not his everyday one. But when you look the big picture, a truck seems like small potatoes! My sis and her hubby, who live on the other side of Birmingham were nearer to the path of the big one that came through and were picking up trash from Tuscaloosa in their yard!

They reported on the news that victims in one of the areas hit were being "brought out on doors and anything that could be used as a stretcher and many more were walking on the streets under their own power but with LOSS OF LIMB injuries!"

Can you imagine? I cannot fathom the end result when I get up in the AM and all the reports start coming in.

We actually had a small tornado hit our neighborhood last weekend--out of nowhere, very little advanced warning. Me and my daughter hid in the closet. The whole house shook and I thought it was going to come down on top of us. And that was NOTHING compared to what happened today.

I am so glad that you and your family are safe. This seems to be a really bad storm season and we are just at the beginning. I will keep all of those affected by the storm in my thoughts.

Stay safe and I'm glad you checked in with us.

enchilila · 04-27-2011, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by chattiesmom

I live in the extreme northwest corner of Georgia. We are under a tornado watch until 11:00 am tomorrow. Schools closed early, we have been duly warned to expect some seriously dangerous weather.

Doing all I can to stay safe, but no use to worry - can't change the weather. A quickie storm around 9:00 am did considerable damage about 10 miles from me - it was believed to be a tornado

. Saying prayers and asking God for intervention and safety -- praying especially hard that we will have a break in the bad weather for the wedding on May 7th.

The Northwest Corner of Georgia?! I hope the tornadoes missed your area.

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Originally Posted by yorkieusa

I am just sick! I was just watching the weather channel and they said they were asking for a mass casualty trailer for the bodies in Catoosa County, GA.

It's in the northwest corner of Georgia.

I hope all is OK for Cindy! I'm not sure what county she lives in. Was this close to her?

yorkieusa · 04-27-2011, 07:08 PM

Misty,
You are right. People will be shocked in the morning when the reports are coming in.

Do you know the town where Chattiesmom lives?

yorkieusa · 04-27-2011, 07:23 PM

Chattiesmom said she is safe!

chachi · 04-27-2011, 07:24 PM

I know she lives in Rome Georgia

orlnurse · 04-27-2011, 07:38 PM

Glad everyone so far is ok. Waiting to hear from chatties mom.

JMuedog · 04-27-2011, 07:51 PM

Will continue to think of those in the path of these storms. Please keep us updated! Hope everyone is safe!

The news said there have been over 200 tornadoes in the country since Saturday! This is just insane!

megansmomma · 04-27-2011, 08:07 PM

I just saw this on Facebook!

YouTube - 4/27/11 - Tuscaloosa Tornado

Connie · 04-27-2011, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by yorkieusa

Chattiesmom said she is safe!

PTL! I've been so worried about Cindy! I kept hearing "Rome" on the news and was so scared for her!

JMuedog · 04-27-2011, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by megansmomma

I just saw this on Facebook!

YouTube - 4/27/11 - Tuscaloosa Tornado

That is crazy!

orlnurse · 04-27-2011, 08:37 PM

Oh my. How scary!

yorkieusa · 04-27-2011, 08:47 PM

Unbelievable!

04-27-2011, 07:08 PM	#21
yorkieusa Crazy about Kacee! Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 21,173	Misty, You are right. People will be shocked in the morning when the reports are coming in. Do you know the town where Chattiesmom lives? __________________ Karen Kacee Muffin 1991-2005 Rest in Peace My Little Angel

04-27-2011, 07:23 PM	#22
yorkieusa Crazy about Kacee! Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 21,173	Chattiesmom said she is safe! __________________ Karen Kacee Muffin 1991-2005 Rest in Peace My Little Angel

04-27-2011, 07:24 PM	#23
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	I know she lives in Rome Georgia __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

04-27-2011, 07:38 PM	#24
orlnurse ♥Max & Lily♥ Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Orlando, FL, US Posts: 2,186	Glad everyone so far is ok. Waiting to hear from chatties mom. __________________ My little dog - a heartbeat at my feet. ~Edith Wharton Lesley, Maximilian & Lily Rae

04-27-2011, 07:51 PM	#25
JMuedog Love My Little Cuties Donating Member Administrator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Charleston, IL Posts: 9,899	Will continue to think of those in the path of these storms. Please keep us updated! Hope everyone is safe! The news said there have been over 200 tornadoes in the country since Saturday! This is just insane! __________________ Jenni Finnigan & Gwenndilyn Forever in my heart

04-27-2011, 06:56 PM	#17
BamaFan121s Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Alabama Posts: 11,432	Yeah, it sucks, but luckily was just his work vehicle, not his everyday one. But when you look the big picture, a truck seems like small potatoes! My sis and her hubby, who live on the other side of Birmingham were nearer to the path of the big one that came through and were picking up trash from Tuscaloosa in their yard! They reported on the news that victims in one of the areas hit were being "brought out on doors and anything that could be used as a stretcher and many more were walking on the streets under their own power but with LOSS OF LIMB injuries!" Can you imagine? I cannot fathom the end result when I get up in the AM and all the reports start coming in. We actually had a small tornado hit our neighborhood last weekend--out of nowhere, very little advanced warning. Me and my daughter hid in the closet. The whole house shook and I thought it was going to come down on top of us. And that was NOTHING compared to what happened today.

04-27-2011, 08:37 PM	#29
orlnurse ♥Max & Lily♥ Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Orlando, FL, US Posts: 2,186	Oh my. How scary! __________________ My little dog - a heartbeat at my feet. ~Edith Wharton Lesley, Maximilian & Lily Rae

04-27-2011, 08:47 PM	#30
yorkieusa Crazy about Kacee! Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 21,173	Unbelievable! __________________ Karen Kacee Muffin 1991-2005 Rest in Peace My Little Angel