PHOTOS: Northern Jefferson Co. hit hard by overnight deadly tornado Damage in Pinson. (Source: Eunice Ambriz) By WBRC Staff | January 26, 2021 at 3:03 AM CST - Updated January 26 at 12:47 PM
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala. (WBRC) - Reports early Tuesday morning in northern Jefferson County are multiple people are injured and there’s major structural damage after severe storms moved through the area overnight.
Jefferson County Coroner Bill Yates has confirmed one fatality. Jefferson County Superintendent Dr. Walter Gonsoulin confirmed the victim was a 14-year-old freshman at Fultondale High School.
Survey crews with the National Weather Service found at least high-end EF-2 tornado damage, indicating winds of 135 mph.
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One person is dead and over a dozen are injured after a tornado tore through Fultondale late Monday night, leaving the area significantly damaged.
Jefferson County Coroner Bill Yates confirms there was one death related to the Fultondale tornado. No further details were released by Yates.
Governor Kay Ivey issued a statement Tuesday morning saying “The people of Fultondale took a hard hit last night I’m grieved over the loss of life, injuries, homes and damaged businesses. I offer my prayers and deepest sympathies and pledge the full support and resources our state has to offer. I am with you, Fultondale!”
14-year-old boy killed in overnight tornado in Fultondale
Preliminary damage survey indicates EF-3 tornado Possible tornado damage at Comfort Inn and Suites in Fultondale, Ala. (Source: Alicia Elliott) By WBRC Staff | January 26, 2021 at 12:11 AM CST - Updated January 28 at 12:27 PM
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala. (WBRC) - Jefferson County Superintendent Walter Gonsoulin confirmed Tuesday a 14-year-old boy, a 9th grader, was killed in the tornado in Fultondale Monday night.
The boy was identified by the Jefferson County Coroner Tuesday afternoon as Elliott Hernandez, a student at Fultondale High School.
“Out of respect for the family we don’t want to release too much information at this particular time,” said Dr. Gonsoulin. “But we do know that it’s a 14-year-old student in the 9th grade. Which, again, adds to the saddest of the situation.”
Updated: 7:18 PM CST Jan 27, 2021 WVTM 13 Digital One person was killed and at least 30 people were injured when an EF-3 tornado tore through Fultondale late Monday night. Watch the video above to hear Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey s speech upon landing in Fultondale on Wednesday. The National Weather Service in Birmingham upgraded the tornado to an EF-3, with peak winds up to 150 mph, around 7:30 Tuesday night.Jefferson County Coroner Bill Yates confirms there was one death related to the Fultondale tornado. No further details were released by Yates. Jefferson County Commissioner Joe Knight said a young man was killed after a large tree fell on his family s home. Knight said the victim was huddling with his father in the basement when the tree fell. The father was injured and taken to the hospital.Jefferson County Schools Superintendent Dr. Walter Gonsoulin said a 14-year-old high school student was killed in the storm. The teen has since been identified as Ellio