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Storm Damage in Northwest Alabama

by Rob Peters | April 4, 2008 at 11:45 am

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APRIL 4, 2:00 PST:
There are now tornado watches in 21 counties, and thousands of students have been dismissed early. For a list of affected schools, go here.
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APRIL 4, 12:45 PST:
Much of Alabama is currently under a tornado watch. If anyone has pictures, video, or more information, please add it.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala (WBRC-TV MyFoxAL.com) -- Reports of storm damage are starting to come in from Northwest Alabama.

The State Highway Patrol reported several trees and powerlines blown down near Muscle Shoals in Colbert County.

A business along Highway 157 suffered structural damage.

The roof was also reportedly blown off a house.

Trees have also been reported down in Lauderdale County.

Much of Alabama remains under a Tornado Watch.

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Vinny

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at 15:45 on April 4th, 2008

Rob Peters, Thanks for the update.

greg1usa

at 21:02 on April 4th, 2008

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Strong thunderstorms toppled trees, knocked out power and damaged homes Friday across the South, while flooding in Kentucky forced evacuations and left a 2-year-old girl dead.

In Mississippi, fast-moving storms unleashed possible tornadoes, heavy rain and some hail. Power failures were reported in several communities, including near downtown Vicksburg and in Jackson.

Source: foxnews.com

greg1usa

at 21:09 on April 4th, 2008

Tate Moudy of Brandon had just walked into the SouthernStates Utility Trailer Sales office on U.S. Highway 49 inRichland after showing a trailer to a customer when"there was a big bang from a transformer being knockedout and debris started flying through the front door."