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BDBopper · 03-15-2008, 04:15 AM

BDBopper checking in.

I am located in Lawrenceville, GA (in Gwinnett County). This is Northeast of Atlanta by about 30-40 miles. Thankfully the storm that produced the tornado did not get close to here. All we got was lightning and rain out of the system last night. We've had more storms this morning and more on the way this afternoon. It's been pretty wild down here. Thank God that no one was killed in the area where the tornado hit.

Thanks for thinking and worrying about me.

BDBopper · 03-15-2008, 05:05 AM

For those of you who are unaware here's what went down.

A spring storm popped up out of nowhere last night and headed straight for Downtown Atlanta. At about 9:30 a Tornado warning was issued for the Downtown area which was busy with several events going on around the Georgia Dome. A basketball game was taking place inside the facility (that I was watching) and suddenly around 9:45 PM you could hear a loud roar and girders and other structures in the ceiling started to swing and debris fell onto the court. They ended up reuming that game and canceling the game that was to follow. Damage is evident at the Georgia Dome, the adjacent World Congress Center (a convention facility), The CNN Center, and The Omni Hotel. There is extensive water damage and shards of glass all over the place. billboards were tossed like toys onto cars that are totaled. But thank God no one was killed.

The sun is now coming up and now officials can now take stock of the extent of damage. On the radio they are describing the scene as a "War zone"

RStar · 03-15-2008, 09:17 AM

I saw it on the news last night. Wow!

I'm glad you are ok. It's a mess that's going to have to be cleaned up, but it could have been worse. It always seems like tornadoes prefer flat outlying areas, but some have hit downtowns, like in Texas.

Snowflake · 03-15-2008, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by BDBopper

BDBopper checking in.

I am located in Lawrenceville, GA (in Gwinnett County). This is Northeast of Atlanta by about 30-40 miles. Thankfully the storm that produced the tornado did not get close to here.
Thanks for thinking and worrying about me.

Thank goodness you're safe BDB!

BDBopper · 03-15-2008, 04:25 PM

The breeze you feel right now is my sigh of relief. the front that will bring the end of the severe weather threat is about to go past me here and it is dry as the line of Thunderstorms with it fell apart and died. After whjat became a restless night I can sleep easy and I look forward to it!

03-15-2008, 04:15 AM	#1
BDBopper Not Taking Any Crap! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cleaning Up America, One Step At A Time! Posts: 1,694	BDBopper checking in. I am located in Lawrenceville, GA (in Gwinnett County). This is Northeast of Atlanta by about 30-40 miles. Thankfully the storm that produced the tornado did not get close to here. All we got was lightning and rain out of the system last night. We've had more storms this morning and more on the way this afternoon. It's been pretty wild down here. Thank God that no one was killed in the area where the tornado hit. Thanks for thinking and worrying about me.
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03-15-2008, 05:05 AM	#2
BDBopper Not Taking Any Crap! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cleaning Up America, One Step At A Time! Posts: 1,694	For those of you who are unaware here's what went down. A spring storm popped up out of nowhere last night and headed straight for Downtown Atlanta. At about 9:30 a Tornado warning was issued for the Downtown area which was busy with several events going on around the Georgia Dome. A basketball game was taking place inside the facility (that I was watching) and suddenly around 9:45 PM you could hear a loud roar and girders and other structures in the ceiling started to swing and debris fell onto the court. They ended up reuming that game and canceling the game that was to follow. Damage is evident at the Georgia Dome, the adjacent World Congress Center (a convention facility), The CNN Center, and The Omni Hotel. There is extensive water damage and shards of glass all over the place. billboards were tossed like toys onto cars that are totaled. But thank God no one was killed. The sun is now coming up and now officials can now take stock of the extent of damage. On the radio they are describing the scene as a "War zone"
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03-15-2008, 09:17 AM	#3
RStar Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Me & Manyard hangin out! Posts: 5,433	I saw it on the news last night. Wow! I'm glad you are ok. It's a mess that's going to have to be cleaned up, but it could have been worse. It always seems like tornadoes prefer flat outlying areas, but some have hit downtowns, like in Texas. __________________ Meddle not in the affairs of Dragons, for you are crunchy and good with ketchup! www.StarTownGifts.com
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03-15-2008, 04:25 PM	#5
BDBopper Not Taking Any Crap! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cleaning Up America, One Step At A Time! Posts: 1,694	The breeze you feel right now is my sigh of relief. the front that will bring the end of the severe weather threat is about to go past me here and it is dry as the line of Thunderstorms with it fell apart and died. After whjat became a restless night I can sleep easy and I look forward to it!
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