EXPIRED – Tornado Warning: Dekalb County Until 10:45 PM

Scott Martin | April 12, 2020 @ 10:21 pm

The National Weather Service in Huntsville Alabama has issued a

* Tornado Warning for…
Southeastern DeKalb County in northeastern Alabama…

* Until 1045 PM CDT.

* At 1018 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
tornado was located near Tabor Road, or 14 miles east of Boaz,
moving east at 50 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…
Crossville, Rodentown, Little River Canyon NP, Skirum and Dog Town.

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.