EXPIRED – Tornado Warning: Cherokee County Until 11:00 PM

Scott Martin | April 12, 2020 @ 10:27 pm

The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a

* Tornado Warning for…
Central Cherokee County in northeastern Alabama…

* Until 1100 PM CDT.

* At 1024 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
tornado was located near Sand Rock, or 11 miles southwest of Little
River Canyon National Preserve, moving east at 65 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…
Little River Canyon National Preserve, Sand Rock, Gaylesville,
Blanche, Little River Falls, Western Weiss Lake, Broomtown,
Fullerton, New Moon, Chesterfield and Little River Canyon NP.

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

About the Author (Author Profile)

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.