The Governor of Alabama has declared a state of emergency for 46 counties as a string of tornadoes leaves destruction across the state. Parts of Mississippi, Tennessee, and Georgia are also under tornado threats. There are now reports that at least 5 people were killed.
ABC News reports that the first tornado hit near Moundville, Alabama, outside of Tuscaloosa around 12:30 pm. Then “just before 2 p.m. local time, an extremely large tornado was confirmed in Vandiver, Alabama, outside of Birmingham.”
Major destruction from tornado just Southwest of Ohatchee, AL. Multiple trailer homes destroyed as well this church and a large commercial building. #alwx #tornado @spann pic.twitter.com/qTVTJ1kHBe
— Brian Emfinger (@brianemfinger) March 25, 2021
The ABC affiliate in Birmingham says there is extensive damage and an unknown number of people are hurt. A reporter for the station quotes the Shelby County Sheriff as saying: “Shelby County has suffered significant tornado damage. We can confirm local residential structures have been completely destroyed. Our priority at the moment is identifying those citizens in need of emergency medical attention.”
DEVELOPING: Cahaba Valley FD says multiple people pulled from their homes in Eagle Point subdivision and hospitalized. Extent of injuries unknown. @abc3340 @spann @TaylorSarallo #alwx pic.twitter.com/t5Aq29BkMX
— Stephen Quinn (@StephenQ3340) March 25, 2021
Eagle Point neighborhood here in Alabama pic.twitter.com/ykQ6Qux2Qb
— Ginger Zee (@Ginger_Zee) March 25, 2021
Tornado damage east of Pelham, AL. @weatherchannel @NWSBirmingham #alwx pic.twitter.com/zpd0Wuk3TQ
— Charles Peek (@CharlesPeekWX) March 25, 2021
Watch more above from the NBC affiliate in Birmingham.
