The April 27th, 2011 Super Outbreak in My Own Words by Chris Darden : The Alabama Weather Blog
Before the storm… The days leading up to April 27th were extremely busy and also a time filled with an unusual energy that accompanies potential high end severe weather days. I recall that we were at an Easter Egg Hunt the prior Saturday, April 23rd (our daughter was 9 then) when several parents came up to ask me about the weather for the following week. So word was already getting out. In fact, looking back at the forecast discussion and outlooks we were already highlighting significant impact weather for the coming Wednesday. By Monday, briefings were in full swing and the media was reque...