Blizzards dot the history books for the week of January 22nd through the 28th.

But can you believe there have also been several tornadoes?

For example, in 1997, Tennessee and Alabama were hit by rare midwinter tornadoes.

One twister struck the eastern part of Tuscaloosa, Ala., killing one person and injuring eight.

The tornado struck a strip shopping center, crushing the roof of a crowded grocery store and tossing cars in the parking lot like toys.

For this and more, check out this installment of this week in weather history.

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