Tornado Warning for Dallas Co. Until 7:30 pm
The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a
* Tornado Warning for…
Southeastern Dallas County in south central Alabama…
* Until 730 PM CDT.
* At 648 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Old Cahaba Park, or 11 miles southwest of
Selmont-West Selmont, 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…
Selma, Valley Grande, Selmont-West Selmont, Orrville, Gardner
Island, Tyler, Dallas Lake, Old Cahaba Park, Memorial Stadium,
Burnsville, Dallas County Horse Arena, Dannelly Reservoir,
Skyharbor Airport, Whites Bluff, Hazen, Craig Field Aiport, Selma
Drag Strip, Edmund Pettus Bridge and Selma University.
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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