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Sunday Weather Xtreme: Warm Today, Severe Weather Threat Monday and Wednesday : The Alabama Weather Blog

Bill Murray |
March 14, 2021 @ 6:15 am
The threat for severe weather on Monday and Wednesday of this week highlight this weather forecast package. The details are a little uncertain still, but it is a good time to think about what you and your family will do if a warning is issued for your location. We will examine the threat and try to resolve as many of the details as possible…
BUT FIRST, DID YOU SPRING FORWARD? Daylight Saving Time began officially at 2 a.m. local time this morning. We all lost an hour of sleep as our clocks were advanced one hour. If you neglected to do it, you’re probably late this morning.

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Tornado Truckers: Big rigs shield Alabama woman from twister on I-65

Tornado Truckers: Big rigs shield Alabama woman from twister on I-65
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Updated: 2:30 PM CST Feb 7, 2021
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Updated: 2:30 PM CST Feb 7, 2021
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JON: AT THIS HOUR, 15 CAGES FOR DOGS AND CATS ARE AVAILABLE. THIS MORNING WE’RE HEARING NEW STORIES OF SURVIVAL. TAKE MELINDA MAYNARD, FROM MADISON. SHE WAS ON HER WAY HOME FROM ORANGE BEACH WHEN TRAFFIC ON INTERSTATE 65 CAME TO A HALT. AS COREY PIPPIN REPORTS, MELINDA SAYS SHE’S ONLY ALIVE TODAY BECAUSE OF WHAT HAPPENED NEXT. >> THERE WAS NOTHING I COULD DO. I WOULD HAVE DROVE RIGHT INTO THAT TORNADO IF THEY HADN’T BLOCKED ME. >> MAYNARD WAS ON HER WAY HOME HOME FROM ORANGE BEACH ON MONDAY WINTER TRIP TOOK A FRIGHTENING TURN. TRAFFIC CAME TO A HALT AT EXIT 267 OUTSIDE OF FULTONDALE, AND MAYNARD SAID THAT’S WHEN SHE REALIZED SOMETHING WAS WRONG. WHAT YOU COULDN’T SEE WAS IN EF THREE TORNADO PACKING 150 MILES HOUR WINDS, CROSSED IN FRONT OF THE MULTIPLE BIG RIG TRUCKERS WHO STOPPED TO BLOCK HER PATH. >> ONE OF THE GUYS JUMPED OUT AND SAID IT’S A TORNADO COME AND WE ARE BLOCKING YOU. I DIDN’T HAVE CELL PHONE SERVICE AND I WAS TERRIFIED. I THOUGHT, I’M NOT GOING TO GET TO TALK TO MY KIDS. I’M NOT GOING TO GET TO TALK TO MY FAMILY. I THOUGHT THAT WAS IT. >> MAYNARD, A MOTHER OF THREE, HAD JUST FINISHED VISITING HER SISTER IN ORANGE BEACH HOURS EARLIER. THE TWISTER WENT ON TO KILL ONE PERSON, INJURED DOZENS OF OTHERS AND CAUSE MASSIVE DAMAGE IN JEFFERSON COUNTY. >> IT MAKES YOU REALLY STOP AND THINK ABOUT YOUR LIFE. SOMEBODY LOST THEIR SON. A LOT OF PEOPLE LOST THEIR HOMES. >> MAYNARD SAID AFTER SITTING THERE FOR NEARLY AN HOUR, THE ROAD WAS CLEARED AND TRAFFIC BEGAN MOVING AGAIN. SHE DIDN’T GET A CHANCE TO SPEAK TO HER PROTECTORS, BUT IF SHE WOULD -- >> I WOULD JUST SAY THANK YOU SO MUCH THAT YOU WERE RIGHT THERE BESIDE ME. YOU DON’T KNOW HOW MUCH COMFORT YOU BROUGHT ME JUS

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Fultondale City Hall serving as headquarters for tornado victims in need

After Monday night's devastating #tornado in #Fultondale and #CenterPoint, many people were left without basic needs, but it didn't take long for donations to pour into the communities.

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Fultondale family finds five of seven pets after tornado destroys home

One Fultondale family is finding a little joy in the devastation left behind from Monday night’s fatal tornado that completely destroyed their home.

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Fultondale woman shocked she was not injured in fatal EF-3 tornado

Updated: 7:36 PM CST Jan 28, 2021
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WHAT’S THE THE DAMAGE LIKE THERE, LIS LISA: THIS IS GEORGETOWN LAN . THIS IS A GARDEN HOME COMMUNITY. THIS STREET IS PROTECTED BY THE BIG HILL BEHIND IT, SO MODERATE TO MINOR DAMAGE, BUT HERE SEVERAL HOMES IN A ROW WILL BE TOTAL LOSSES. THEY ARE BUILT VERY CLOSE TOGETHER. THE RESIDENTS SAY THEY ARE CLOSE AS WELL. THAT IS WHY THEY ARE HELPING EACH OTHER OUT DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME. THE RESIDENTS ON GEORGETOWN LANE SAY JANUARY 25 IS A DATE THEY’LL NEVER FORGET. SHERRI REEVES SAYS WHEN SHE HEARD THE SIREN, SHE HUDDLED IN A CLOSET WITH HER DOGS. >> I JUST SAT THERE AND PRAYED AND HELD THE DOOR SHUT BECAUSE I COULD FEEL THE PRESSURE TRYING TO PULL THE DOOR OPEN. LISA: HER HOUSE WAS DAMAGED, BUT NOT NEARLY AS BAD AS OTHERS ON THE STREET. SOME ARE UNINHABITABLE, BUT THESE TIGHT KNIT NEIGHBORS ALONG WITH COUNTLESS VOLUNTEERS AND STRANGERS ARE PITCHING IN TO HELP EACH OTHER. >> IT’S JUST AMAZING WHAT AN AWFUL THING LIKE THIS CAN DO TO BRING PEOPLE TOGETHER. THAT’S WHAT GOD’S TRYING TO TELL US. LISA: SHERRI SAYS LOOKING AT HER NEIGHBORHOOD, SHE’S STILL IN SHOP SHE CAME OUT UNSCATHED. SHE SAYS SOMEONE WAS WATCHING OVER HER THAT NIGHT. >> I ALREADY

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How to help victims of the fatal January 26 tornado in Fultondale, Center Point

Updated: 11:13 AM CST Jan 30, 2021
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Many communities in central Alabama are banding together to show support for victims of the fatal tornado in northeastern Jefferson County late Monday night.(Video above: Members of Gardendale First Baptist Church set up area to feed tornado victims)An EF-3 tornado, with peak winds of up to 150 mph, ravaged through Fultondale and Center Point around 10:30 p.m. killing one person, injuring dozens more and leaving behind mass destruction and devastation.WVTM 13 has put together a list of ways you can help! Check them out below.DONATION DRIVESThe City of Hoover is collecting the following items for tornado victims:Tarps, hygiene products, feminine hygiene products, diapers and wipes, adult diapers and bed pads, socks (multiple sizes), Ensure, formula, pet food, cleaning supplies, trash bags, work gloves, Gatorade, cases of water, protein bars, pillows and blankets, laundry detergent, plastic totes, gallon size plastic ziplock bags, hand sanitizer and face masks.All items can be dropped off at any Hoover fire station until 5:00 p.m. on January 31.—The City of Center Point is accepting the following items at City Hall:Cases of water, non-perishable food, tarps and Covid-19 supplies. The address is 2209 Center Point Parkway.—The City of Warrior is accepting the following items:Tarps, hygiene products, feminine hygiene products, diapers and wipes, adult diapers and bed pads, socks (multiple sizes), Ensure, formula, pet food, cleaning supplies, trash bags, work gloves, Gatorade, cases of water, protein bars, pillows and blankets, laundry detergent, plastic totes, gallon size plastic ziplock bags, hand sanitizer and face masks.All items can be dropped off at the Warrior Fire Department until 10:00 a.m. on January 31.—The City of Springville is accepting the following items:Heavy duty construction/garbage bags, plastic tubs with lids, work gloves, plastic gloves, rakes, shovels, tarps, hammers, roofing nails, cleaning supplies, gallon size or larger zip-lock bags, laundry detergent, cases of water, pet food, dust masks, bath towels, soap and shampoo and gift cards. All items can be dropped off at any Spring Fire Station between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Donations will also be accepted at the Springville Walmart beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. —The Hueytown chamber is collecting gift cards for victims of the tornado. The chamber says all gift cards will be accepted, but specifically gift cards to Publix, Walmart, Food Giant, Lowe's, Home Depot and local restaurants. Gift cards can be dropped off at the following locations in Hueytown through February 11:City Hall, Salon Zoe, Food Giant, Fitness 1440, State Farm-Marietta Wicks (by Publix) and City Auto Sales.—The Gardendale Civic Center is accepting the following items:Tarps, hygiene products, feminine hygiene products, diapers and wipes, adult diapers and bed pads, socks (multiple sizes), Ensure, formula, pet food, cleaning supplies, trash bags, work gloves, Gatorade, cases of water, protein bars, pillows and blankets, laundry detergent, plastic totes, gallon size plastic ziplock bags, hand sanitizer and face masks.Donations can be dropped off during the following time slots:Monday - Thursday: 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.Friday and Saturday: 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.Sunday: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.FREE STORAGE OPTIONSThree U-Haul locations in the Birmingham area are offering 30 days of free storage to help victims with clean-up and recovery efforts.People looking to take advantage of this disaster relief program can contact the nearest participating location.U-Haul Moving & Storage at Center Point - (205) 854-77631632 Center Point Parkway, Birmingham, AL 35215U-Haul Moving & Storage at Uptown - (205) 730-7821800 28th St. N., Birmingham, AL 35203U-Haul Moving & Storage of East Lake - (205) 833-12087733 First Ave. N., Birmingham, AL 35206—StoreEase is offering 60 days of free storage to those affected by Monday night's tornado.Residents can reserve a storage unit at the Fultondale location by calling 205-880-0599.The exact location is:3006 Decatur Highway, Fultondale, AL 35068MEALS Beginning Wednesday January 27, Mercy Chefs will serve restaurant-quality meals to tornado victims, first responders and volunteers at the Fultondale Campus of the Church of the Highlands. Lunch and dinner will be available for the days to follow and the organization will assess damage to see if more widespread community meals will be needed.Those interested can grab a meal at:3250 Lowery Parkway, Fultondale, ALAn end date will be given at a later time.

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