Tornado demolishes Alabama school gym, one dead

An EF-2 tornado struck Winterboro, Alabama, on March 15, sending a school bus onto the roof of Winterboro High School's gymnasium, which was completely destroyed. The storm also damaged other school facilities and local homes, resulting in one death nearby. The tornado was part of a larger outbreak affecting the Midwest and South, with at least 40 fatalities reported across the regions. Recovery efforts are underway, with local volunteers helping to clear debris and restore power. Authorities emphasized the importance of heeding weather warnings. The community is working together to recover from the storm's impact.