Very Dangerous Circulation Near Jacksonville in Calhoun County

Scott Martin | March 19, 2018 @ 8:38 pm

There is potentially a VIOLENT tornado east of Jacksonville.

Radar shows a debris ball, a Tornado Debris Signature, a hook, a velocity couplet and strong normalized rotation over 2.

Damage is reported in Wellington.

It will cross the Talladega National Forest and pass north of Heflin, passing near Fruithurst and just nort of Edwardsville.

If you are in Jacksonville in Calhoun County, get to your safe place immediately. Gate to gate shear is reading close to 200 MPH, even though the radar is a few thousand feet off of the ground. This is a very dangerous circulation. Get to safety immediately.

Category: Alabama's Weather

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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.