EXPIRED – Tornado Warning For Marion & Winston Counties Until 7:45 PM

Scott Martin | March 24, 2020 @ 7:01 pm

The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a

* Tornado Warning for…
Northeastern Marion County in northwestern Alabama…
Northwestern Winston County in northwestern Alabama…

* Until 745 PM CDT.

* At 658 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Hackleburg, or 9 miles west of Haleyville, moving
east at 45 mph.

HAZARD…Tornado and quarter size hail.

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…
Haleyville, Double Springs, Houston Recreational Area, Needmore,
Moreland, Winston Free State Barn, Ashridge, Bear Creek, Weiss,
Posey Field Airport, Tessner, Winston County Airport, Cane Creek,
Pebble, Upper Bear Creek Reservoir, Mill Creek, Sipsey River Rec
Area and Grayson.

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: Alabama's Weather, ALL POSTS, 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.