🌪️Large urban centers, like downtown Atlanta, are not immune to tornadoes
🏢The tornado caused major property damage in downtown Atlanta
🏀A basketball game was taking place in the Georgia Dome when the tornado hit
🚨The timely basketball shot by McElroy Lee may have saved lives
🏢🛠️The Cotton Mill Lofts residential complex was severely damaged by the tornado
Can tornadoes occur in urban areas?
—Yes, tornadoes can occur in urban areas, as demonstrated by the 2008 tornado in downtown Atlanta.
Were there any casualties from the tornado?
—Miraculously, there were no serious injuries reported from the tornado in downtown Atlanta.
How did the tornado impact the Georgia Dome?
—The tornado caused structural damage to the Georgia Dome, including the roof and ceiling, while a basketball game was taking place inside.
Did the basketball game continue after the tornado hit?
—No, the basketball game was stopped and fans were informed about the severe weather in downtown Atlanta.
Which residential complex was severely damaged by the tornado?
—The Cotton Mill Lofts, located in Cabbagetown, about three miles east of the Georgia Dome, suffered significant damage.
00:01On a fateful night in 2008, a powerful tornado struck downtown Atlanta, causing widespread destruction.
02:18A basketball game was taking place in the Georgia Dome when the tornado hit, causing the game to be stopped.
09:32The tornado, with wind speeds of up to 130 miles per hour, caused major property damage in downtown Atlanta.
11:06The Cotton Mill Lofts residential complex, located in Cabbagetown, was severely damaged by the tornado.
