MOBILE, ALA. JULY 3 2007------High winds from a strong thunderstorm hit the Wal-Mart Supercenter on the east Interstate-65 service road shortly before 2:30 p.m. this afternoon and 15 people suffered non-life-threatening injuries, according to Mobile authorities.
The winds peeled off a large section of the store's roof, according to information heard over the police and fire radio channels.
Plant racks from Wal-Mart were found scattered on Springdale Boulevard, more than half a mile away, authorities reported.
Officials with the National Weather Service said the damage was likely cause by a microburst. No tornadoes were indicated on radar, officials said.
No other information was immediately available
ALABAMA GULF COAST NEWS
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Tuesday, July 3, 2007
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