CANCELLED — Tornado Warning for Portions of Chilton Co. Until 2 pm
The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a
* Tornado Warning for…
Central Chilton County in central Alabama…
* Until 200 PM CST.
* At 100 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Maplesville, or 11 miles southwest of Jemison,
moving northeast at 30 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…
Clanton, Jemison, Thorsby, Chilton County Motor Sports Park, Gap Of
The Mountain, Lay Lake Dam, Lay Lake, Mitchell Lake, Lomax,
Waxahatchee Creek, Isabella and I 65 Rest Area.
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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