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Fans forced to run for cover as tornado approaches a game

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Jay Tup
March 31, 2023  (10:27 PM)
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The United States is currently experiencing a tornado outbreak like hasn't been seen since 2011. Across the Midwest severe storms have brought dozens of tornado warnings. One of those tornado warnings brought an AHL hockey game to a halt and sent fans seeking out cover.

During the 1st period panic began to set in for fans as an emergency alert rung out. According to local radar heavy rotation forced a Tornado Warning to be issued.

Fans in the arena were quickly alerted to the impending danger and asked to immediately leave their seats and head for cover.

Fans were ushered to safe parts of the arena as players were rushed to the dressing room for cover.

After an extended time fans were finally allowed to return to their seats and eventually the game was allowed to continue.