Observed Tornado Warning Continues for Chilton County Until 2:15 pm

| March 17, 2021 @ 1:52 pm

…THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN AUTAUGA AND NORTHWESTERN
ELMORE COUNTIES IS CANCELLED…

The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 700 PM CDT for central and
east central Alabama.

LAT…LON 3276 8668 3292 8651 3287 8648 3287 8646
3286 8645 3283 8646 3282 8646 3276 8639
3271 8654 3271 8662
TIME…MOT…LOC 1844Z 229DEG 27KT 3276 8655

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ALC021-171915-
/O.CON.KBMX.TO.W.0009.000000T0000Z-210317T1915Z/
Chilton AL-
145 PM CDT Wed Mar 17 2021

…A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 215 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN CHILTON COUNTY…

At 144 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located over Verbena, or 7
miles southeast of Clanton, 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…
Clanton, Higgins Ferry Park, Verbena, Mitchell Lake, Mitchell Dam and
Cooper.

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.

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.

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