Author Archives: spann
A Personal Note…
I thought this piece written by my wife last night was worth posting here. It is with her permission…. We just drove, sun in our faces, until we reached it; the twisted limbs and scattered pieces announcing what was ahead … Continue reading
Hackleburg Tornado Rated EF-5
NOUS44 KBMX 302306 PNSBMX ALZ011>015-017>050-010600- PUBLIC INFORMATION STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BIRMINGHAM AL 605 PM CDT SAT APR 30 2011 …UPDATED FOR INCREASE IN HACKLEBURG TORNADO RATING TO EF-5… NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE METEOROLOGISTS WILL CONTINUE THE ASSESSMENT OF STORM DAMAGE … Continue reading
Needs Are Great
UPDATE The American Red Cross is now monitoring my Facebook page… If you have urgent needs, please post them there.. https://www.facebook.com/jamesspann/ The needs across our state remain great. With the national publicity, there is great response in Birmingham and Tuscaloosa. … Continue reading
Live Coverage Of Approaching Tuscaloosa Tornado
ABC 33/40 live coverage from Wednesday afternoon….
Webster’s Chapel Tornado
And, the damage…
Blountsville Tornado
From Blount County Wednesday…
New Tuscaloosa Video
CAUTION: There is a small segment that includes foul language; you might consider hitting “mute” as the tornado nears these guys.
Calhoun County Tornado
Lisa Spinks, N3LUE, took this video of the Tornado that hit Western Calhoun County in Ohatchee at Willow Point…
Storm Pictures – Updated
I added many images to our viewer picture set… again, thanks for taking the time to send them. They tell the story much better than we can.
Watch At 5:00
**No afternoon Weather Xtreme video today due to ongoing duties involving tornado relief** WEEKEND LOOK: Weather for the weekend will be warm and dry. Highs in the mid 80s; mostly sunny tomorrow, followed by a partly sunny sky on Sunday. … Continue reading
