50+ people killed in tornadoes!

[Localonthe8s]

This has been the most fatalities of any tornado outbreak since May 3, 1999. On February 5-6, 2008 a total of 47-50 deaths have been reported yesterday from the resulting tornadoes that struck the Southeast US. According to TWC there were 26 deaths in Tennessee, 13 in Arkansas, 5 in Alabama, and other deaths in Missippi and Kentucky. An office building's roof caved in in Memphis killing 3 office workers and a mall also in Memphis was severely damaged when the wall and roof collapsed in Sears. (i dont like Sears anyway  ). A total of 100 injuries have been reported and the NWS will be assessing the damage and intensity of the tornadoes.

Based on the damage i saw on TV, some sturdy large houses were completely knocked off of their foundations and office bulidings were severely destroyed thus suggesting an EF5 may have caused this. Its only a speculation though!!

I just want to show my sympathy and supported to anyone who may have lost love ones in outbreak and/or lost everything in their path.

[lfmusiclover]

Yeah that was some outbreak yesterday. Problem is, it's moving OUR way now. 

Of course, it may not be AS severe, but I wouldn't rule out the possibility of a tornado. You can tell by the conditions outside that the atmosphere is VERY unstable.

[Localonthe8s]

NOw they're saying 52 deaths confirmed :shocked:

[lfmusiclover]

I expect that number to rise even more.

[Alejandro]

This has been the most fatalities of any tornado outbreak since May 3, 1999. On February 5-6, 2008 a total of 47-50 deaths have been reported yesterday from the resulting tornadoes that struck the Southeast US. According to TWC there were 26 deaths in Tennessee, 13 in Arkansas, 5 in Alabama, and other deaths in Missippi and Kentucky. An office building's roof caved in in Memphis killing 3 office workers and a mall also in Memphis was severely damaged when the wall and roof collapsed in Sears. (i dont like Sears anyway  ). A total of 100 injuries have been reported and the NWS will be assessing the damage and intensity of the tornadoes.

Based on the damage i saw on TV, some sturdy large houses were completely knocked off of their foundations and office bulidings were severely destroyed thus suggesting an EF5 may have caused this. Its only a speculation though!!

I just want to show my sympathy and supported to anyone who may have lost love ones in outbreak and/or lost everything in their path.

thats so sad my condolences go out to all the families that lost loved ones 

[Alejandro]

I expect that number to rise even more.

just now the number has risen to 54

[Mike M]

Travisallen, a member here, lives in Northwestern Arkansas. I wonder if his hometown was affected. I hope he is okay.

[Localonthe8s]

The place where the tornadoes struck  far from Siloam Springs. But i'm worried about travisallen because he hasn't logged in since yesterday

[lfmusiclover]

I'm sure he's alright. You have to remember that their probably without power. 

[Localonthe8s]

I'm sure he's alright. You have to remember that their probably without power. 

yeah thats true