Tornado in Alabama, Severe Weather Sweeps US: No Casualties Reported

Tornado Touches Down in Alabama, Severe Weather Sweeps Across Parts of US A tornado touched down in Athens, Alabama, on May 21, 2025, as severe thunderstorms and high winds battered parts of the United States. Footage from West Tennessee showed debris, confirmed by highway patrol as originating from a factory roof, being swept through the air by powerful winds. Further north, in Linsborg, Kansas, dramatic lightning strikes accompanied heavy rain and power outages. Despite the widespread severe weather, there were thankfully no reports of injuries or fatalities. "The debris was coming from the roof of a factory," a Tennessee Highway Patrol officer stated. The video also shows the intensity of the lightning in Linsborg, Kansas. "The lightning was intense, and the rain was coming down in sheets," said a Linsborg resident, Mike Rose, whose footage was also included in the GMA News report. The quick response and preparedness of local authorities, along with the lack of reported casualties, offer a positive note amidst the destructive power of the storms. The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of severe weather preparedness and the need for vigilance during such events.