In April 2011, 62 tornadoes touched down in the state of Alabama. This event followed an April 15, 2011 tornado outbreak that involved major damage in our area. What complicated the situation on the 27th was a severe weather event that involved two rounds including a surprise severe weather outbreak that impacted the area during the early morning hours. Many viewers were in storm recovery and clean-up mode with no power as violent long track tornadoes materialized in the afternoon.