Tornado Warning For Parts Of Tallapoosa And Clay Until 3:45PM

Scott Martin | June 22, 2017 @ 2:59 pm

BULLETIN – EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
256 PM CDT THU JUN 22 2017

The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a

* Tornado Warning for…
Northwestern Tallapoosa County in east central Alabama…
Southeastern Clay County in east central Alabama…

* Until 345 PM CDT

* At 256 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Hillabee Creek, or near Alexander City, moving
northeast at 35 mph.

HAZARD…Tornado.

SOURCE…Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT…Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree
damage is likely.

* Locations impacted include…
Alexander City, Lineville, Ashland, Goldville, Barfield, Cragford
and Mellow Valley.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

Category: Archived Warnings

About the Author (Author Profile)

Scott Martin is an operational meteorologist, professional graphic artist, musician, husband, and father. Not only is Scott a member of the National Weather Association, but he is also the Central Alabama Chapter of the NWA president. Scott is also the co-founder of Racecast Weather, which provides forecasts for many racing series across the USA. He also supplies forecasts for the BassMaster Elite Series events including the BassMaster Classic.