CANCELED Tornado Warning for Blount & Jefferson Co. Until 4:00 pm
The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a
* Tornado Warning for…
Southwestern Blount County in central Alabama…
Northeastern Jefferson County in central Alabama…
* Until 400 PM CDT.
* At 257 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Cardiff, or 7 miles northwest of Gardendale,
moving northeast at 25 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…
Gardendale, Dallas, Warrior, Kimberly, Morris, Locust Fork,
Trafford, Hayden, Nectar, County Line, Inland Lake, Holly Springs,
Village Springs, Remlap, Clear Springs, Partridge Crossroads and
Smoke Rise.
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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