Tag Archives: April 27
From Austin, With Love
This is a guest essay from a native Alabamian now living in Texas. ——————————————————————- I didn’t sense any danger on April 27 until I tried to pry the Regions Bank door open and noticed the handwritten note – “Closed due … Continue reading
Two Years Ago Today
Photo from Tommy Mosley I often wish I was a writer, like Rick Bragg. But, God chose not to give me that gift. It is for that reason I always struggle to write what I feel on this day. It … Continue reading
Is This Like April 27?
Most of us in the weather enterprise have stopped answering this question every time we have a severe weather threat like Tuesday. We will probably hear the question for years. I think we all understand the April 27, 2011 tornado … Continue reading
Five Months Ago At This Hour
A violent tornado was moving through Tuscaloosa, where 51 would die. A total of 63 tornadoes touched down statewide killing 247. A day we won’t soon forget.
April Tornadoes – Final Stats
Many of us are still reeling from the generational tornado outbreak of April 27. Take some time to read the final report from the NWS released this afternoon. Thanks to our friends at the Birmingham office for their long hours … Continue reading
