Overnight storms bring damage to parts of US South

[Omaha Steve]

Source: AP

HAZEL GREEN, Ala. (AP) — A line of severe storms damaged homes, knocked out power and downed trees in parts of the southern United States late Saturday into Sunday morning.

Authorities closed roads in Hazel Green, Alabama, after power lines came down and homes suffered damage. The Madison County Sheriff’s Office shared photos online including one of a snapped power pole.

The weather also caused damage to businesses in Hazel Green, including a Walmart, local news outlets reported. The community is located about 15 miles (24 kilometers) north of Huntsville.

The same system brought down trees in the nearby town of Triana, roughly 20 miles (32 kilometers) southwest of Huntsville. Mayor Mary Caudle told WAFF-TV that about 280 residents took cover in a storm shelter Saturday night.



This photo provided by Madison County Sheriff's Office, authorities closed down a road after power lines came down and homes suffered damage early Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022 in Hazel Green, Ala. The storms followed a system earlier Saturday which brought a possible tornado and flooding to parts of Kentucky. (Madison County Sheriff's Office via AP)


Read more: https://apnews.com/article/alabama-united-states-storms-weather-huntsville-c1592d9d559037efd574805e48949caf

[Marthe48]

1. I did a quick search on DU

Don't see any recent posts saying the tornados, fires, storms are God's punishment for any reason.

I saw posts blaming global warming for the tornados and wild fires in Dec., and severe thunderstorms in Jan. Sensible comments.

[paleotn]

2. March / April storm systems in Dec / Jan

And not just a one off. 2 weeks since the outbreak that leveled much of Mayfield KY and we've had spring time front after spring time front roll through the eastern half of the US. We are way out of equilibrium.

[eppur_se_muova]

3. WalMart sustained roof damage; an unconfirmed earlier report said they had lost the roof.

Apparently that was a little overstated, AFAIK.

https://www.al.com/news/2022/01/storm-damage-reported-in-north-alabama.html for photos around the area

[Farmer-Rick]

4. Woke up to a blanket of snow over everything

It is beautiful. No damage here in East Tennessee mountains. We're use to snow.