An Alabama homeowner saw part of his roof cave in as he was being interviewed on TV about severe weather, including a tornado,
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that struck Birmingham on Monday. No one was injured in the partial-collapse. (Dec. 12)
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SHOTLIST:WIAT - COURTESY / Embargo Birmingham, AlabamaBirmingham, Ala. - Dec. 101. WS interview with homeowner Clint Thornton2. Pan to damage inside home3. NATS "oh, my God, oh my God, oh my God, y'all okay, y'all alright, y'all alright.4. Various shots of damage inside home STORYLINE:Homeowner Clint Thornton saw part of his roof collapse as he was being interviewed about storm damage from Monday's tornado. The National Weather Service has confirmed that storm damage in Birmingham was caused by a tornado with maximum winds estimated at 90 mph. The National Weather Service says the tornado hit at about 4:45 a.m. Monday. Birmingham Mayor William Bell says there were no reports of injuries from severe weather that damaged roofs and broke windows. He says the city provided tarps to residents whose roofs were damaged. Homeowner Clint Thornton told WBRC-TV that he was about to leave for work when he saw a funnel cloud. Thornton says he took cover in a closet with his wife and started praying. The Thorntons are fine, but nearly all the windows in their home are broken(****END****)
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