CANCELED — Tornado Warning for Parts of Jefferson, Walker Co. Until 5:30 pm
The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a
* Tornado Warning for…
Southeastern Walker County in central Alabama…
Northern Jefferson County in central Alabama…
* Until 530 PM CST.
* At 438 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Gorgas Steam Plant, or 13 miles south of Cordova,
moving east at 70 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…
Northern Birmingham, Trussville, Gardendale, Fultondale, Center
Point, Clay, Pinson, Tarrant, Adamsville, Argo, Kimberly,
Graysville, Morris, Brookside, Mulga, Maytown, West Jefferson,
Cardiff, Ketona Lakes and Chalkville.
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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