<p>Tropical Storm Gordon made landfall near the Alabama-Mississippi border late on Tuesday, September 4, bringing heavy winds, intense rain and storm surges.</p><p>According to the Washington Post winds were nearly at hurricane force</a>, with winds of up to 70 mph recorded by The National Hurricane Centre</a> as the storm made landfall.</p><p>The Weather Channel reported</a> at least one person had died and around 21,000 were without power.</p><p>In this video, taken from the Phoenix West II hotel, strong winds and rain are seen whipping the shore at Orange Beach. Credit: jadeitex via Storyful</p><br />