[May 27, 2012] Tornado artifacts sought for exhibit Tweet May 27, 2012 (The News Courier - McClatchy-Tribune Information Services via COMTEX) -- Scientists at the National Weather Service in Huntsville are asking Limestone County residents to contribute to a historical and educational display about the tornado outbreak of April 27, 2011. Chris Darden, chief meteorologist with NWS Huntsville, said the permanent exhibit at Sci-Quest Hands-On Science Center will include displays that show what occurred on April 27 and what made it such a widespread outbreak. Interactive displays will help teach children the science of weather and other displays will preserve historical records from the time, including tapes of recollections from forecasters and pages from area newspapers, including The News Courier. It also will include a detailed timeline of events related to the tornado outbreak, photos and videos, interactive activities for children and a memory wall. Darden said the NWS hopes to add a more personal touch to the exhibit by collecting unusual items found that day. Anyone in Limestone County who saved items found here from other cities, such as papers and envelopes or even a pair of jeans from Hackleburg's Wrangler plant, or items that have personal meaning, should contact Darden to see if they will fit in the display. Provide as much detail as possible and include a photo, if possible. Email information to Darden at [email protected] or the NWS Huntsville Webmaster at [email protected]. The exhibit may be completed by the end of the year, but will definitely open by the second anniversary of the tornadoes in 2013, Darden said. The exhibit was funded by a Preserve America Grant from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. ___ (c)2012 The News Courier (Athens, Ala.) Visit The News Courier (Athens, Ala.) at enewscourier.com Distributed by MCT Information Services [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ]