This week, the southeast experienced a major severe weather outbreak. There were multiple reports of tornadoes, damaging winds, large hail, and severe flooding. Things got started on Sunday in Arkansas when a powerful EF4 tornado tore through Mayflower and Vilonia Arkansas. Extreme damage was caused.
Vilonia Arkansas tornado picture taken by Barbara Mullins, that is a huge wedge. #ARWX pic.twitter.com/jRYiYSx6Yq
— Nathan Young ❄️☮️💜💙🧡 (@nvyoung) April 28, 2014
Dange! RT @EntergyArk Aerial view of transmission structures damaged by #ARtornado #arwx pic.twitter.com/lddvgVppgW
— Brad Panovich (@wxbrad) April 29, 2014
Great find via @AaronPerryLSC NEW: Latest Terra MODIS 250m Satellite Imagery reveals land scar from #Vilonia Tornado pic.twitter.com/SMpw9DwllC
— Jim Cantore (@JimCantore) April 29, 2014
On Monday, a lot of tornadoes struck across Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, and other states. Here are some damage pictures on Twitter and some amazing tornado videos.
That's the roof of the church in Kimberly. Seeing a lot of structural damage! @myfoxal pic.twitter.com/8Jx4HUW3N3
— Jill Gilardi ☀️☔️⚡️ (@jillgilardi) April 29, 2014
From @nlrweatherman: Major tornado damage in Louisville, MS, wow! #MSWX pic.twitter.com/Jfd9fO2cji
— Nathan Young ❄️☮️💜💙🧡 (@nvyoung) April 28, 2014
This is Vanellis in Tupelo where I work. Everyone is safe. Praising God for His hand of mercy over my coworkers. pic.twitter.com/2iyDneDy9O
— Brandy Davis White (@brandydavis01) April 28, 2014
Jaw-dropping image of the supercell which created the EF-4 Louisville, MS tornado Monday night from @Basehunters – pic.twitter.com/CHzb53y7FW
— Jayson Prentice (@SeverePlains) May 1, 2014
Kimberly, AL Fire station completely destroyed from Tornado earlier this evening (pic via ABC 33/40 Live stream) pic.twitter.com/3JbIqAWFir
— 28storms (@28storms) April 29, 2014
Touring damage in Kimberly. This area was hit hard, and we will do everything we can to help AL communities recover. pic.twitter.com/sWIQ106MgC
— Governor Robert Bentley (@GovRBentley) April 30, 2014
On Wednesday, major flooding took place along the Alabama and NW Florida Gulf Coasts. The area got 15-25 inches of rain in 24 hours, and that is going to cause major flooding. Many roads were washed out, rivers rose to record flooding levels, and many homes received flood damage. Remember, if the road ahead of you is covered with water, turn around and don’t drown!
Ono Island, Alabama. Shared by Local 15 NBC News Facebook page. pic.twitter.com/jf9AUldq0Z
— Tim Ballisty (@IrishEagle) April 30, 2014
Pensacola “@AK_KittyKat: Entire roads missing in Cordova Park neighborhood. pic.twitter.com/cmNhqjq3ab”
— James Spann (@spann) April 30, 2014
Sink hole due to flooding near Perdido Beach in Baldwin County (AL). Photo from Jenni Hughes #alwx pic.twitter.com/FZUOgPpTR7
— James Spann (@spann) April 30, 2014
At the end, some had a little fun with James Spann!
Lots of memes floating around today pic.twitter.com/qDJDJVG92G
— James Spann (@spann) April 29, 2014
So, the people in Alabama and the southeast will need our help! Volunteers have been out in the damage zones clearing damage since the storms struck. If you can not volunteer, you can still help! You can send money to the American Red Cross or The Salvation Army to help with the relief effort. To donate to the American Red Cross, donate online by clicking here. Or donate $10 by texting the word “REDCROSS” to 90999. For donations to The Salvation Army, donate online by clicking here. Or donate $10 by texting the word “STORM” to 80888.
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