Tornado Warning For Parts Of Jefferson County Has Expired

BULLETIN – EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
1242 PM CDT THU JUN 22 2017

The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a

* Tornado Warning for…
Northeastern Jefferson County in Alabama…

* Until 130 PM CDT

* At 1242 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Forestdale, or
near Birmingham, moving northeast at 30 mph.

HAZARD…Damaging tornado.

SOURCE…Weather spotters confirmed tornado.

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…
Birmingham, Gardendale, Fultondale, Pinson, Tarrant, Warrior,
Kimberly, Morris, Trafford, County Line, Forestdale, Palmerdale,
Village Springs, New Castle and Mount Olive.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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.

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The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a

* Tornado Warning for…
Central Jefferson County in Alabama…

* Until 100 PM CDT

* At 1226 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Fairfield, 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…
Birmingham, Gardendale, Fairfield, Fultondale, Tarrant, Midfield, Adamsville, Brighton, Lipscomb, Brookside, Ketona Lakes, Birmingham
Fairgounds, Ensley, Legion Field, Forestdale, McDonald Chapel and
Danville.

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