State of Emergency Issued in Alabama as Severe Weather Moves Into the South

Melissa Kory, Ada Carr
Published: April 4,2017
Another round of severe weather is ramping up in the South. A reported tornado caused major damage in Goodman, Missouri, Tuesday evening.
An elementary school, a fire department and parts of the downtown area saw significant damage, 40/29 News reports.
"Goodman was under a tornado warning at the time damage was reported in that city," weather.com meteorologist Brian Donegan said. "The National Weather Service will conduct a storm survey to determine whether or not a tornado caused the damage, and if so, the rating."
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A possible tornado was reported in Goodman, Missouri, causing damage to an elementary school in the area. (Credit: Twitter @FOX23)

Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley declared a state of emergency Tuesday ahead of the onslaught of severe weather, according to a release. Fifty National Guard soldiers will also be deployed in the state.
“Alabama is no stranger to the impact severe weather can have on communities and the devastation that can occur when the weather takes a turn for the worse,” Bentley said in the release. “I have issued a State of Emergency as a precautionary measure to ensure state resources are on standby and are ready to assist impacted communities should the need arise. I also want to encourage individuals to stay weather aware and have a method to receive the latest weather alerts.”
Multiple Alabama schools announced they will not be open Wednesday, the Associated Press reports.
Hail as large as baseballs and golf balls was reported in portions of central and eastern Oklahoma on Tuesday.
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