CANCELED Tornado Warning for Talladega, Chilton, Shelby, & Coosa Co. Until 7:00 pm pm

Scott Martin | March 17, 2021 @ 6:13 pm

The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a

* Tornado Warning for…
Southwestern Talladega County in east central Alabama…
Northeastern Chilton County in central Alabama…
Southeastern Shelby County in central Alabama…
Northwestern Coosa County in east central Alabama…

* Until 700 PM CDT.

* At 609 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Thorsby, or near Jemison, moving northeast at 35
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…
Sylacauga, Childersburg, Columbiana, Jemison, Wilsonville,
Talladega Springs, Harpersville, Marble Valley, Fayetteville, Lay
Lake, Shelby, Alabama 4H Center, Shelby Shores, Waxahatchee Creek,
Gantts Quarry, Highway 145 and CR 46, I 65 Rest Area, Kelley
Branch, Varnons and Gaston Steam Plant.

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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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.