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Thursday, March 01, 2007
Numerous Weather Advisories and Warnings Issued
01 Mar 2007 - 14:30CST
NATIONAL WEATHER ADVISORIES/WARNINGS
Numerous Tornado watches and warnings are being issued for the South and
SouthEastern USA (particularly Alabama), with snow advisories, watches
and warnings across the Northern tier of Midwestern states.
Readers are advised to consult their local NWS or TV/Radio stations for the latest details. Further updates of weather-associated incidents will be issued by EmergencyNet News as circumstances warrant...
-- Source: National Weather Service/EmergencyNet News
Update: 14:50CST - 01 Mar 2007
Emergency Medical Services Report at Least 25 Injuries
ENTERPRISE, AL: A local high school has apparently been struck by a large storm, causing at least 25 people to be injured, according to a hospital spokesperson. The extent of injuries is not presently known, but several ambulances have been dispatched to assist those stricken. Other parts of of the town are also said to be damaged. Rescue operations are said to be underway at the time of this report, with largely unconfirmed reports of "people trapped." Mutual aid units are being requested to come assist in Enterprise, Alabama.
There are no immediate reports of fatalities at the time of this report.
Unconfirmed reports suggest that multiple dangerous storms have struck in this area and concerns have been raised that more may be on the way...EmergencyNet News is monitoring events in Alabama and we will bring you additional official information if/when it becomes available...
Edited on: Thursday, March 01, 2007 16:17.11
Categories: Emergency Services