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The Aftermath Of The 2011 Tornado Outbreak & Other Extreme Weather Events

2025183 minPG

Synopsis

On April 27, 2011, Alabama experienced its worst tornado outbreak on record, with 62 tornadoes touching down and 252 fatalities in less than 24 hours.

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Why Watch

  • See how James Span provided live updates during a deadly tornado outbreak.
  • Find out the role of storm spotters in tornado prediction.
  • Meet survivors sharing their experiences of extreme weather events.

Did You Know

  • On April 27, 2011, Alabama experienced its worst tornado outbreak with 62 tornadoes.
  • The 2011 tornado outbreak resulted in 252 deaths in less than 24 hours.
  • James Span was on live TV for over 14 hours during the tornado outbreak.
  • Meteorologists rely on storm spotters for ground truth to confirm radar data.

Perfect For

Weather enthusiastsDisaster preparedness advocatesClimate change activists
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes touched down in Alabama on April 27, 2011?

Sixty-two tornadoes touched down in Alabama on April 27, 2011.

What was the death toll from the tornado outbreak in Alabama in 2011?

The tornado outbreak in Alabama on April 27, 2011, resulted in 252 deaths.

What is the role of professional storm spotters during severe weather events?

Professional storm spotters provide visual confirmation of storms and help relay ground truth data to meteorologists.

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