April 27

What was it like to work as a meteorologist during the generational tornado outbreak of April 27, 2011? James Spann is sharing his thoughts in a new memoir.

Here is a list of 252 names belonging to all who lost their lives from the 62 tornadoes that devastated the state of Alabama on April 27, 2011. We share their names so we never forget.

Alabama head football coach Nick Saban met with the media today to reflect on the deadly April 27, 2011 tornado that ravaged the city of Tuscaloosa and destroyed the community. Saban's football team was affected in the storm as long-snapper Carson Tinker broke his arm attempting to protect his fiancé. Tinker's fiancé, Ashley Harrison, was unfortunately one of the 64 victims of the vicious storm.

WVUA's chief meteorologist spoke with The Tuscaloosa Thread about the harrowing experience of covering the April 27, 2011 tornado live on air, and watching as it went over his house.

On the 10th anniversary of the April 27 tornado, Mayor Walt Maddox recounts how the City reacted in the first 72 hours.

The University of Alabama is marking the tenth anniversary of the EF-4 tornado that devastated the city of Tuscaloosa with a special ceremony today.

Ashley Mims, the mother of Tuscaloosa tornado victim Loryn Brown, remembers and celebrates her late daughter's birthday every year by committing acts of kindness.

Former TFR Chief Alan Martin remembers the tornado and the aftermath from the perspective of a city leader and first responder.

As the 10-year anniversary of the Tuscaloosa tornado approaches, former UA president Dr. Robert Witt thinks back about what it meant to be in leadership during that time.

Ten years have passed since April 27, 2011. As we commemorate the anniversary of that tragic date, I’d like to share something special with you–I hope these words can mean as much to you as they do to me.