It was a black Monday for part of the southwestern states of the U.S., struggling with a line of strong instability that caused thunderstorms of high intensity. Among these in the evening of Monday a very violent tornado, still being assessed following the damage it created, involved the northern areas of Colorado, just north of Denver, hitting Weld County, traditionally one of the most affected by the phenomenon.
A tornado touched down in northeast Alabama yesterday and, according to the BBC, the violent disturbance hit the town of Oatchee in Calhoun County, causing severe damage to homes and people. At least seven tornadoes were reported during the day. State Governor Kay Ivey urged the public to “maintain a high level of alert”, while the National Weather Service urged residents to take cover early, rather than wait until the last minute. In 2019, more than 20 people, including three children, died because of two tornadoes in the east of the state.
