CANCELED Tornado Warning for Marion & Lamar Co. Until 2:45 am
The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a
* Tornado Warning for…
West central Marion County in northwestern Alabama…
North central Lamar County in west central Alabama…
* Until 245 AM CDT.
* At 210 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Detroit, or 9 miles northwest of Sulligent, 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…
Hamilton, Detroit, Weston, Henson Springs, Byrd, Marion County
Public Lake, Rankin Fite Airport and Pikeville.
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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