Tornado Warning Continues for Parts of Hale Co. Until 12:30 pm

Scott Martin | March 25, 2021 @ 11:38 am

…A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1230 PM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN HALE COUNTY…

At 1206 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Akron, or 13 miles northeast of Eutaw, moving
northeast at 45 mph.

HAZARD…Tornado and quarter size hail.

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…
Moundville, Akron, Moundville Airport, Phipps and Havana.

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.

The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a

* Tornado Warning for…
Central Greene County in west central Alabama…
Northern Hale County in west central Alabama…

* Until 1230 PM CDT.

* At 1135 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
tornado was located over Boligee, or 10 miles southwest of Eutaw,
moving northeast at 45 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…
Eutaw, Moundville, Akron, Boligee, Allison, Walden Quarters,
Wedgeworth, Evansville, Selden Lock And Dam, Moundville Airport,
Phipps, Eutaw Municipal Airport, Mound State Park, Five Points
Intersection, Elliots Creek, I 20 Rest Area Near Eutaw, Harper Hill
and Havana.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

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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.