New Tornado Warning for Bullock County Until 5:15 PM CST

Scott Martin | January 2, 2017 @ 4:14 pm

The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a

* Tornado Warning for…
Western Bullock County in southeastern Alabama…

* Until 515 PM CST

* At 410 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Linwood, or 9 miles north of Troy, moving
northeast at 30 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…
Union Springs, Franklin Field, Beans Crossroads, Shopton,
Sedgefield, High Ridge and Simsville.

Category: Alabama's Weather, Current Warnings, Severe 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.