Tornado hits Alabama, 70 structures damaged
Published 10:43 am Monday, December 28, 2015
Officials in Birmingham, Alabama, say more than 70 structures sustained some type of damage after a tornado touched down on Christmas.
City spokesman April Odom said a preliminary assessment found the storm damaged 72 structures in the Jefferson Avenue area, ranging from minor damage to full destruction.
Other parts of the city saw damage, too, and assessments will be completed this week.
Forecasters more storms are in the forecast for most of Alabama on Monday, and a tornado watch is in effect until noon Central for more than 30 counties.