EXPIRED – Tornado Warning: Walker County Until 5:45 PM
The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a
* Tornado Warning for…
Walker County in central Alabama…
* Until 545 PM CDT.
* At 440 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Berry, or 13 miles east of Fayette, moving
northeast at 60 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…
Jasper, Sumiton, Cordova, Dora, Carbon Hill, Parrish, Oakman,
Sipsey, West Jefferson, Curry, Gorgas Steam Plant, Gorgas, Rocky
Hollow, Burnwell, Beloit, Quinton, Lynns Park, Smith Dam, Smith
Lake and Empire.
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.
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