Tornado Warning for Portions of Franklin and Lawrence Counties Until 815 am

Rotation indicated in the storm just east of Phil Campbell. It is heading toward Moulton.

The National Weather Service in Huntsville Alabama has issued a

* Tornado Warning for…
Eastern Franklin County in northwestern Alabama…
Southwestern Lawrence County in northwestern Alabama…

* Until 815 AM CST.

* At 748 AM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Phil Campbell, or 7 miles southeast of
Russellville, moving northeast at 55 mph.

HAZARD…Tornado and quarter size hail.

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.

* This dangerous storm will be near…
Moulton and Town Creek around 810 AM CST.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Newburg, Hatton, Mt Hope, Tharptown, Ne Smith, Spruce Pine,
Landersville and western Bankhead National Forest.

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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