At This Moment In 1989 On This Date….
An EF-4 tornado roared through the southern part of Huntsville with no warning, plowing through businesses and heavily populated residential areas of the city, the tornado left a tragic legacy; 21 dead, 463 injured and damage estimated at 100 million dollars. Twelve of the 21 fatalities occurred in automobiles as many persons were homeward bound during the afternoon rush hour.
See part one of a documentary below from the ABC affiliate in Huntsville…
And, you might recognize this guy covering that same storm from Birmingham…
Category: Met 101/Weather History
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James Spann is one of the most recognized and trusted television meteorologists in the industry. He holds the AMS CCM designation and television seals from the AMS and NWA. He is a past winner of the Broadcast Meteorologist of the Year from both professional organizations.Subscribe
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