Atlanta Tornado

2008-03-14T23:22:00.000-07:00

A tornado struck downtown Atlanta, leaving extensive damage to a sports complex and surrounding buildings. Although injuries are reported at this time details are sketchy.

On Friday night in Alabama, Mississippi State SEC Tournament basketball has been put in overtime Thursday, I left my press-row seat and went to the newsroom for a quick Coke began before overtime.

When I returned to the playground by the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, the game was stopped, the fans were pointing skyward and coaches were huddled together with their wives and families.

What has been described as "bad weather" struck downtown Atlanta, but speculation is already running wild of a tornado that tipped the top of the Georgia Dome. Two holes were extracted in the dome near his house, which caused a wind blowing through the building. Paper and debris swirling in the air. A giant scoreboard and swang comes directly on the head of thousands of fans.

As I write this, at 9:05 pm central time, the two teams have retreated to their locker room, but the game is expected to resume in 10-15 minutes, according to a public announcement coming ' be made throughout the Georgia Dome.

On another note, I immediately received several phone calls and text messages from people asking if I am OK. I am happy to report that all is well, no fans were injured and we have all been assured that the Georgia Dome is structurally sound.

A tornado struck downtown Atlanta, leaving extensive damage to a sports complex and surrounding buildings. Although injuries are reported at this time details are sketchy.

On Friday night in Alabama, Mississippi State SEC Tournament basketball has been put in overtime Thursday, I left my press-row seat and went to the newsroom for a quick Coke began before overtime.

When I returned to the playground by the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, the game was stopped, the fans were pointing skyward and coaches were huddled together with their wives and families.

What has been described as "bad weather" struck downtown Atlanta, but speculation is already running wild of a tornado that tipped the top of the Georgia Dome. Two holes were extracted in the dome near his house, which caused a wind blowing through the building. Paper and debris swirling in the air. A giant scoreboard and swang comes directly on the head of thousands of fans.

As I write this, at 9:05 pm central time, the two teams have retreated to their locker room, but the game is expected to resume in 10-15 minutes, according to a public announcement coming ' be made throughout the Georgia Dome.

On another note, I immediately received several phone calls and text messages from people asking if I am OK. I am happy to report that all is well, no fans were injured and we have all been assured that the Georgia Dome is structurally sound.