We were really hard hit,!

glenda_al

15 years ago

Civic center has been opened for people that lost their homes.

Bless those that lost lives and homes.

News just found a 100 year old man and got him out and to safety.

News say is it so dangerous, due to the darkness they will not know what the damage is until tomorrow.

Good thoughts for all affected.

News said it was 1998, since the last tornado outbreak like this.

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minnie_tx
15 years ago
Glenda what part of Ala are you in?

I've lost track.

It is devastating and I'm so glad you are ok and blessings on that very ancient man
ntt_hou
15 years ago
I heard University of Alabama got hit. The whole thing looked so scary on the news. That line of storms is not over. It's so sad to watch. I pray for everyone's safety.
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linda_in_iowa
15 years ago
Glenda, I am glad you are safe. I was thinking about you this morning when I was watching the news.
glenda_al
Original Author
15 years ago
minni, I am in Shelby County. South of Birmingham, still Birmingham. We got it Wed morning, but not as bad as the afternoon storms that swept thru Tuscaloosa, Birmingham Wed evening.
ravencajun Zone 8b TX
15 years ago
Awful just awful so much tragedy. My friend sent me an email her daughter took with a cell phone of a huge tornado on the ground and it was so close it was horrifying, she was trying to round up her horses when she took that picture.

Prayers for all those hit and glad for those that made it through.
Granlan_TX
15 years ago
I've been thinking about you, too, Glenda. Where does Lana live?

Just so sad for those suffering loss from these storms. :(
Georgysmom
15 years ago
So very scary. I'm watching the T.V. right now and the devastation is unbelievable. The death toll for Alabama alone is 125 and rising. We have a tornado watch in Virginia today. I set out to play golf but we quit after two holes. The winds were so powerful and scary. Everyone else was continuing on but we thought a limb could come flying off a tree and injure or kill you. No golf game is worth it! So glad you are safe and didn't suffer damages to your home or car.
patti43
15 years ago
Happy you're safe and able to post! Hope all our Mississipi, Louisana, Arkansas and Alabama people are safe.

If you were in way of the storm, please post so we'll know you're all safe.
glenda_al
Original Author
15 years ago
Lana, LKGrace is kinda northwest of me going into town. She's in a wooded area, and I'm not sure if the morning storm crossed her path or not. The afternoon tornado didn't as it was North Birmingham.
lynn_d
15 years ago
Gosh those news reports this morning were absolutely horrifying. I am glad you are safe, Glenda and hope that our other tablemates are as well.
patti43
15 years ago
Glenda, I had to get my Atlas out to see exactly where you are in proxmity to Tuscaloosa. I was surprised to see it is acutally SW of you. Girl, I don't know how you escaped since you live south of Birmingham, but I sure am glad you did, hon!
glenda_al
Original Author
15 years ago
patti, I am south of the city of B'ham. The hardest hit was B'ham.

When I go to New Orleans, we go thru Tuscaloosa.

I graduated from the University of Al there, and classes have been cancelled for the remainder of the year.

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