New Tornado Warning for Chilton Co. Until 6:15 pm
The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a
* Tornado Warning for…
Central Chilton County in central Alabama…
* Until 615 PM CDT.
* At 515 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Paul M Grist State Park, or near Valley Grande,
moving northeast at 30 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…
Clanton, Jemison, Thorsby, Maplesville, Plecher, Chilton County
Motor Sports Park, Gap Of The Mountain, Parnell, Lomax, Stanton,
Isabella and I 65 Rest Area.
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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