A severe storm hitting Birmingham, Alabama had left tens of thousands without power on Thursday and killed at least two children when a tree fell onto their home.
The victims were reportedly a 3-month-old baby and a 3-year-old toddler. Three other children were harmed including an 11-year-old with serious injuries while an adult woman was trapped underneath the wreck.
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On social media, Alabamans shared pictures of devastating floods and trees on top of parked vehicles after winds of up to 70 mph barreled through the state.
A thunderstorm watch was active until 1 a.m. Friday as forecasters warned of hailstones and strong winds in Greenville, Thomasville, Monroeville, and Hattiesburg.
