EXPIRED — Severe T-Storm Warning for Portions of Lamar, Pickens Co. Until 11:30 pm

Scott Martin | January 3, 2023 @ 10:47 pm

The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for…
Northwestern Pickens County in west central Alabama…
Lamar County in west central Alabama…

* Until 1130 PM CST.

* At 1044 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm was located over Steens, or
near Columbus, moving northeast at 45 mph.

HAZARD…60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE…Radar indicated.

IMPACT…Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include…
Vernon, Millport, Kennedy, Blooming Grove, Crossville, Cody, Star,
Hightogy, Forest, Melborne and Shaw.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 400 AM CST for northwestern
and west central Alabama.

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

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.