12-19-2025 Athens, AL - Destructive Straight-Line Winds Slam North Alabama, Thousands Without Power скачать в хорошем качестве

12-19-2025 Athens, AL - Destructive Straight-Line Winds Slam North Alabama, Thousands Without Power

**NOT FOR BROADCAST** Contact Brett Adair with Live Storms Media to license. brett@livestormsmedia.com Severe thunderstorms moved across North Alabama Thursday night, producing destructive straight-line winds that caused widespread damage and power outages. Thousands of customers were left without electricity as multiple trees and power poles were reported down across the region. 360-degree footage captured from a roof-mounted Insta360 X5 camera on the THOR storm-chasing vehicle shows intense winds impacting the area during the height of the storm. Additional video documents police and fire departments blocking Highway 251 in Athens, Alabama, after a large tree fell across power lines, completely shutting down the roadway. Emergency crews responded to numerous calls as fallen trees and downed power lines created hazardous conditions for motorists. Officials urge the public to avoid affected areas and use caution as cleanup and power restoration efforts continue.