Jim Scanlon (deceased)
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Post by Jim Scanlon (deceased) on Apr 28, 2011 2:35:23 GMT 9
This is from the AFA on-line journal.
Tornado Tears Through Little Rock: A tornado struck Little Rock AFB, late Monday, injuring three people, battering three C-130s, and damaging more than 40 homes, base spokesman SrA. Jim Araos told the Daily Report. All three people suffered only minor injuries and have received medical treatment. Officials are still trying to determine the full extent of the damage to the C-130s, something they won't be able to determine until they take apart the aircraft and examine them, Araos said. The majority of the destruction happened in the base housing area. The tornado literally split some houses in half, tore the roof off of others, and tossed entire trees through rooms. Base officials have placed families whose homes were damaged in temporary lodging until they can find a new home, said Araos. The base exchange and the commissary also received "extensive damage" and remain closed, he said. Cars were flipped during the tornado and continue to litter the base. The National Weather Service is calling for more severe weather in Little Rock through Wednesday, including the possibility of another tornado.
Lots of prayer needed for our troops and their families because of the storms that hit LRAFB.
Jim Too
:god_bless_usa
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Post by lindel on Apr 28, 2011 4:39:30 GMT 9
The entire South Central area of the country has been hammered lately. Not to diminish the damage done to LRAFB, but it's not the only area that suffered damage.
I'll be adding quite a bit to my prayer list for a while.
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Jim Scanlon (deceased)
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Post by Jim Scanlon (deceased) on Apr 28, 2011 12:45:38 GMT 9
Absolutely correct, Lindel. So far this evening there have been at least 31 killed by storms across the South. It doesn't sound like it is going to get better for a day or two. I'm not sure, but this year looks to be a record year for the number of Tornadoes in April. It is not just the Twisters, but heavy rains have caused flooding and lightning has caused power outages. Lightning and high winds have also sparked fires in Texas and other places in the West. Lots of prayers needed for the Lord to quiet the storms in the Midwest and South, and bring fire quenching rain to the areas where fires are raging. This URL will take you to a list of the current warnings. kamala.cod.edu/svr/Jim Too
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Post by jeep3 on Apr 28, 2011 22:12:58 GMT 9
Peggy & I are with you too - :thanks :salute
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Post by lindel on Apr 29, 2011 3:15:34 GMT 9
170 deaths so far due to storms across the nation...
Words escape me, and the destruction is almost beyond belief. This from someone who's lived in Tornado Alley all his life (save for my military time).
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Post by Bullhunter on Apr 29, 2011 7:49:02 GMT 9
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Post by adart on May 2, 2011 2:22:55 GMT 9
Prayers for everyone. God will provide. :god_bless_usa
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