Sunday, May 22, 2011

Joplin, MO Devastated by Tornado Sunday

The town of Joplin, MO. in southwest part of the state was pounded by a tornado on Sunday afternoon around 6 pm. 

I mentioned to one friend tonight this is eerily reminiscent to Tuscaloosa.

Some sites and sounds from the web:


Picture of destroyed Wal-Mart SuperCenter in Joplin, MO. today.

More photos:
St. John's Hospital takes a direct hit. 
Home Depot destroyed
Joplin High School is a mangled mess


Photo Credit: Mark Schiefelbein/Associated Press

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