CANCELED — Tornado Warning for Parts of Calhoun Co. Until 9:45 pm
The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a
* Tornado Warning for…
Northeastern Calhoun County in east central Alabama…
* Until 945 PM CST.
* At 914 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Alexandria, or 7 miles northwest of Jacksonville,
moving east at 40 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…
Piedmont, Sulphur Springs and Knightens Crossroads.
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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