EXPIRED — Tornado Warning for Parts of Bibb, Tuscaloosa Co. Until 5:45 pm

| February 17, 2022 @ 5:02 pm

The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a

* Tornado Warning for…
Southern Tuscaloosa County in west central Alabama…
North central Bibb County in central Alabama…

* Until 545 PM CST.

* At 459 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 7 miles northwest of Moundville, or 12 miles southwest
of Tuscaloosa, moving northeast 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…
Tuscaloosa, Northport, Holt, Lake View, Brookwood, Coaling, Vance,
Woodstock, McFarland Mall, Tuscaloosa Amphitheater, Tuscaloosa
Regional Airport, Lake Wildwood, Mercedes Benz Of Alabama, North
Bibb, Tannehill Ironworks State Park, Abernant, Shelton State
Community College, Bryant Denny Stadium, University Mall and
Deerlick Creek Campgrounds.

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.

Category: Alabama's Weather, ALL POSTS, Severe Weather

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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.

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