At least 3 killed after tornadoes hit Alabama
A group of tornadoes hit Alabama on Saturday, killing at least three people in Pickens County. Local reports said more than 81,000 people are without electricity across the state.
A tornado devastated homes along Settlement Road near Carrollton in Pickens County, Ala., killing several people Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, as strong storms swept through the southeastern United States. (Gary Cosby Jr./The Tuscaloosa News via AP)
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UPDATED 10:27 AM PT — Sunday, January 12, 2020
A group of tornadoes hit Alabama on Saturday, killing at least three people in Pickens County. Local reports said more than 81,000 people are without electricity across the state.
#NEW on #OANN: 11 people have died during severe weather in parts of the South over the weekend, including 3 people killed in a tornado in Alabama pic.twitter.com/ZBZRFhXceB
— Rachel Acenas (@RachelAcenas) January 12, 2020
Officials said a search is still underway for more possible victims and rescue crews are going door to door to ensure people are safe.
“It has been a very devastating storm in that area. People have suffered a lot of loss, including life. That’s the most important thing, and that’s what we’re addressing at this time.”
– Sheriff Todd Hall, Pickens County Sheriff’s Office
Fire crews are working to clear debris from roadways in Pickens County after a tornado. This is just west of Carrollton off Alabama 86. @WCBINEWS #WCBI #mswx #alwx pic.twitter.com/LsrTDxjecF
— Trevor Birchett (@weathertrevor) January 11, 2020
Many of the weather warnings in the state were dismissed after the storm began to move east.
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A tornado devastated homes along Settlement Road near Carrollton in Pickens County, Ala., killing several people Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, as strong storms swept through the southeastern United States. (Gary Cosby Jr./The Tuscaloosa News via AP)