Saturday, April 16 there were weather warnings, but I don't think anyone in the area or even the state knew what was coming. This state sees its fair share of Hurricanes and even sporadic tornados but nothing compared to what came through late Saturday afternoon. From the house we saw rain that was sideways, and trees moving like wet noodles, but didn't see anything down or damage. Lots of high winds.
Even watching hockey play-offs, they only broke in with the normal alarms. Nothing seemed out of the ordinary. Until afterward when the destruction was visible.
Totally unbelievable for Raleigh and the surrounding areas. Multiple tornados ripped through North Carolina quickly. Below is the Lowes Home Improvement store in Sanford. They were open when it came through. Not one fatality even though the store and every car in the parking lot was destroyed!
This is a picture of South Saunders Street coming from downtown toward I-440. This is less than 5 miles from my house. I didn't see it until last night driving home from work. Seeing it in person takes your breath away.
Buildings that once stood are completely gone. You can't even tell what was there before.
This is continuing down South Saunders Street.
The building withstood the wind and rain, however, the cars weren't so lucky! This is across from Wake Med. One tornado came directly down Yonkers Road. For some reason, I don't think people parked that way.
Nothing like search and rescue!
Siding, insulation, cars were everywhere! A Sanford yearbook from the 70's was found in Raleigh. Totally creepy!
What a crazy week! And for some reason.... we aren't in Kansas. I couldn't imagine living in any part of the country where tornados are the 'norm'. No way!
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