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katy-yorkie · 04-28-2011, 04:53 AM

Is anybody near Muscle Shoals? I've been trying to find information, I get a lot for Tuscaloosa but nothing on Muscle Shoals.

enchilila · 04-28-2011, 04:57 AM

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Originally Posted by megansmomma

I think he was a young kid. When I went to his Youtube page he mentioned something about him mom and showing her the video after the storm.....if he were my son I don't know if I'd hug him or smack him

I was frightened just watching it from IL.

I hear it!

I think I would be hugging and smacking at the same time, than take his iPhone away!

BamaFan121s · 04-28-2011, 05:12 AM

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Originally Posted by katy-yorkie

Is anybody near Muscle Shoals? I've been trying to find information, I get a lot for Tuscaloosa but nothing on Muscle Shoals.

Nothing major in Muscle Shoals. There are lots of power outages in that area though and lots of cell phone service is out state wide today. So if you're trying to get in touch w/ someone there, you may have trouble. But for the most part, the MS area didn't see much action yesterday--it was just south of there where those came through.

They said on the news this AM to try sending text messages to ppl if you can't get through by calling. They said texts will continue to try to 'send themselves' and will possibly 'go through' if the person gets service for even a brief moment.

BamaFan121s · 04-28-2011, 05:42 AM

And now the footage starts rolling in....here are some really telling pictures of the aftermath from the local news station. (bottom of the linked story)

Tornadoes rip through Alabama, killing at least 145

My sis lives in Gardendale. (1st picture on the link) She said that they were picking up check stubs and papers from her front yard that were from Tuscaloosa--there's about a 75 mile distance between the two.

kjc · 04-28-2011, 06:06 AM

They're here! Tornado warnings! Oh no!

chattiesmom · 04-28-2011, 06:25 AM

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Originally Posted by kjc

They're here! Tornado warnings! Oh no!

Stay safe!

Rhetts_mama · 04-28-2011, 06:36 AM

Misty,
I'm glad to hear you are ok, I was thinking about you last night. The pictures and videos are just devastating.

A friend of mine has her Dad and Brother in Catoosa County, GA. They sustained major damage to their homes, but no injuries. Another friend has her Grandmother in Tuscaloosa. Thankfully, she's ok, too. I'm waiting to hear from another friend who lives in Arab.

KJC- stay safe.

FlDebra · 04-28-2011, 06:36 AM

The last 3 days have been tragic! 250 tornados in 3 days, 150 tornados just yesterday! The death toll is now up to 200 and expected to go higher yet, as more missing are accounted for. My prayers are with all those affected by these deadly storms!

Alabama was the hardest hit. We are just a stone's throw from the state line here -- many friends up that way. Many of my son's friends are in college in AL -- my son is at college in Jackson, MS. They had their own share of tornados the last 3 days! Seemed like every time I turned on the weather they were mentioning Jackson, MS! I texted him last night and asked, "R U OK?" He wrote back, "I'm fine. Why?" Why???? Because there are tornados all around you, crazy boy! He was studying for finals and that is his only priority right now. Youth!! He did say the tornado sirens have been going off frequently, and they have to hunker down in the inner hallways. That puts 2 concrete block walls between him and the outside. So, I think the dorms are pretty safe. But looking at leveled cities this morning, it makes a momma worry!

My middle son works mostly in AL and had to head back there again today. I worry about him as he travels during the course of his work day. His itinerary is taking him all around the devastated areas. And now the storms are headed to the east coast and I need to worry about my oldest son who lives in VA!! I think I will be very glad to see Spring over with this year! I want to be the proverbial mother hen and just gather my chicks around me, cover them with my protective wings and pray this thing out! But they are grown and on their own, much more capable of protecting themselves than I am. It is still such a difficult feeling to know your kids are in harm's way and you are too far away to help, no matter what their age.

yorkietalkjilly · 04-28-2011, 06:50 AM

Terrifying images and lives just torn apart and it just rips your heart out to see those poor people standing in front of those piles of lumber and broken limbs. I wish we could get out of this weather pattern NOW! I pray all people in the path of this mess will stay safe and that those so devastated can find a way to go on somehow. I can't imagine what they must be going through right now. Please everyone stay safe.

bjh · 04-28-2011, 07:11 AM

My prays go out to everyone that was in the path of the storm and those that lost loved ones.

kjc · 04-28-2011, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by chattiesmom

Stay safe!

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Originally Posted by Rhetts_mama

KJC- stay safe.

Thanks to you both! I'm fine...it has blown over. Got scary quiet and dark for a while, and now all is bright and blue again. Whew!

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Originally Posted by FlDebra

The last 3 days have been tragic! 250 tornados in 3 days, 150 tornados just yesterday! The death toll is now up to 200 and expected to go higher yet, as more missing are accounted for. My prayers are with all those affected by these deadly storms!

Alabama was the hardest hit. We are just a stone's throw from the state line here -- many friends up that way. Many of my son's friends are in college in AL -- my son is at college in Jackson, MS. They had their own share of tornados the last 3 days! Seemed like every time I turned on the weather they were mentioning Jackson, MS! I texted him last night and asked, "R U OK?" He wrote back, "I'm fine. Why?" Why???? Because there are tornados all around you, crazy boy! He was studying for finals and that is his only priority right now. Youth!! He did say the tornado sirens have been going off frequently, and they have to hunker down in the inner hallways. That puts 2 concrete block walls between him and the outside. So, I think the dorms are pretty safe. But looking at leveled cities this morning, it makes a momma worry!

My middle son works mostly in AL and had to head back there again today. I worry about him as he travels during the course of his work day. His itinerary is taking him all around the devastated areas. And now the storms are headed to the east coast and I need to worry about my oldest son who lives in VA!! I think I will be very glad to see Spring over with this year! I want to be the proverbial mother hen and just gather my chicks around me, cover them with my protective wings and pray this thing out! But they are grown and on their own, much more capable of protecting themselves than I am. It is still such a difficult feeling to know your kids are in harm's way and you are too far away to help, no matter what their age.

Praying your family and friends are all okay! and for all those affected ... just unbelievable the damage done and the lives lost. Looks like an air Tsunami hit! Such tremendous devastation. And so sad.

jencar98 · 04-28-2011, 08:49 AM

Misty and Cindy.....it's a relief to know you are both okay, thank God!

Living in tornado alley I've seen tornadoes and lots of tornado video, but have never seen anything comparable to this monster. My thoughts will be with those suffering.

And, to those threatened today.....please heed the warnings and stay safe!

BamaFan121s · 04-28-2011, 09:14 AM

Just got word that my cousin (my mother's 1st cousin) is missing. She lived in one of the hardest areas hit, right in the center of where all the damage reports are coming from in Pleasant Grove, AL. Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers that she will be located and in contact with someone soon.

jencar98 · 04-28-2011, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by BamaFan121s

Just got word that my cousin (my mother's 1st cousin) is missing. She lived in one of the hardest areas hit, right in the center of where all the damage reports are coming from in Pleasant Grove, AL. Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers that she will be located and in contact with someone soon.

Oh No....thoughts and prayers going out for your cousin....may she be found safe and sound.

BonBon · 04-28-2011, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by BamaFan121s

Just got word that my cousin (my mother's 1st cousin) is missing. She lived in one of the hardest areas hit, right in the center of where all the damage reports are coming from in Pleasant Grove, AL. Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers that she will be located and in contact with someone soon.

I'm sending lots of prayers for your cousin and her family. Please let us know when you hear something.

04-28-2011, 04:53 AM	#46
katy-yorkie Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Katy, Texas USA Posts: 1,458	Is anybody near Muscle Shoals? I've been trying to find information, I get a lot for Tuscaloosa but nothing on Muscle Shoals. __________________ Jeanie, mom to Buster and Maggie

04-28-2011, 06:06 AM	#50
kjc I♥PeekTinkySaph&Finny Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 18,872	They're here! Tornado warnings! Oh no! __________________ Kat Chloe Lizzy PeekABooTinkerbell SapphireInfinity

04-28-2011, 06:36 AM	#52
Rhetts_mama Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Georgia Posts: 5,959 Blog Entries: 1	Misty, I'm glad to hear you are ok, I was thinking about you last night. The pictures and videos are just devastating. A friend of mine has her Dad and Brother in Catoosa County, GA. They sustained major damage to their homes, but no injuries. Another friend has her Grandmother in Tuscaloosa. Thankfully, she's ok, too. I'm waiting to hear from another friend who lives in Arab. KJC- stay safe. __________________ Don't get your knickers in a knot. Nothing is solved and it just makes you walk funny.

04-28-2011, 06:36 AM	#53
FlDebra Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: FL Posts: 7,651	The last 3 days have been tragic! 250 tornados in 3 days, 150 tornados just yesterday! The death toll is now up to 200 and expected to go higher yet, as more missing are accounted for. My prayers are with all those affected by these deadly storms! Alabama was the hardest hit. We are just a stone's throw from the state line here -- many friends up that way. Many of my son's friends are in college in AL -- my son is at college in Jackson, MS. They had their own share of tornados the last 3 days! Seemed like every time I turned on the weather they were mentioning Jackson, MS! I texted him last night and asked, "R U OK?" He wrote back, "I'm fine. Why?" Why???? Because there are tornados all around you, crazy boy! He was studying for finals and that is his only priority right now. Youth!! He did say the tornado sirens have been going off frequently, and they have to hunker down in the inner hallways. That puts 2 concrete block walls between him and the outside. So, I think the dorms are pretty safe. But looking at leveled cities this morning, it makes a momma worry! My middle son works mostly in AL and had to head back there again today. I worry about him as he travels during the course of his work day. His itinerary is taking him all around the devastated areas. And now the storms are headed to the east coast and I need to worry about my oldest son who lives in VA!! I think I will be very glad to see Spring over with this year! I want to be the proverbial mother hen and just gather my chicks around me, cover them with my protective wings and pray this thing out! But they are grown and on their own, much more capable of protecting themselves than I am. It is still such a difficult feeling to know your kids are in harm's way and you are too far away to help, no matter what their age. __________________ FlDebra and her ABCs Annie, Ben, Candy Promoting Healthy Breeding to the AKC Yorkshire Terrier Standard

04-28-2011, 06:50 AM	#54
yorkietalkjilly ♥ Love My Tibbe! ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: D/FW, Texas Posts: 22,140	Terrifying images and lives just torn apart and it just rips your heart out to see those poor people standing in front of those piles of lumber and broken limbs. I wish we could get out of this weather pattern NOW! I pray all people in the path of this mess will stay safe and that those so devastated can find a way to go on somehow. I can't imagine what they must be going through right now. Please everyone stay safe. __________________ Jeanie and Tibbe One must do the best one can. You may get some marks for a very imperfect answer: you will certainly get none for leaving the question alone. C. S. Lewis

04-28-2011, 05:42 AM	#49
BamaFan121s Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Alabama Posts: 11,432	And now the footage starts rolling in....here are some really telling pictures of the aftermath from the local news station. (bottom of the linked story) Tornadoes rip through Alabama, killing at least 145 My sis lives in Gardendale. (1st picture on the link) She said that they were picking up check stubs and papers from her front yard that were from Tuscaloosa--there's about a 75 mile distance between the two.

04-28-2011, 07:11 AM	#55
bjh Donating YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Southeast Texas Posts: 7,959	My prays go out to everyone that was in the path of the storm and those that lost loved ones. __________________ "Lord grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference."

04-28-2011, 08:49 AM	#57
jencar98 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 6,435 Blog Entries: 3	Misty and Cindy.....it's a relief to know you are both okay, thank God! Living in tornado alley I've seen tornadoes and lots of tornado video, but have never seen anything comparable to this monster. My thoughts will be with those suffering. And, to those threatened today.....please heed the warnings and stay safe! __________________ ~Ruby, Reno, Razz, & Jack~

04-28-2011, 09:14 AM	#58
BamaFan121s Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Alabama Posts: 11,432	Just got word that my cousin (my mother's 1st cousin) is missing. She lived in one of the hardest areas hit, right in the center of where all the damage reports are coming from in Pleasant Grove, AL. Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers that she will be located and in contact with someone soon.