New Tornado Warning for Sumter Co. Until 4:30 pm
The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a
* Tornado Warning for…
Southern Sumter County in west central Alabama…
* Until 430 PM CDT.
* At 337 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Alamucha, or near Cuba, 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…
Livingston, York, Cuba, The University Of West Alabama, Bluffport,
Coatopa, Dug Hill, Kinterbish, Old Mallard Airport, Belmont,
Demopolis Lock And Dam, Lilita, McDowell, Bellamy, I 20 Welcome
Center At Cuba and Ward.
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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