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NOW CONFIRMED Tornado Warning for Northern Perry: High Concern for Greensboro

| January 12, 2023 @ 10:57 am

11:06
Emergency Mamagement confirms tornado on the ground at Greensboro. Has video from a friend.

11:01
A tornado debris signature is now showing up on the Greensboro storm. The NWS is upgrading to a CONFIRMED Tornado Warning.

ORIGINAL POST
Very strong rotation indicating possible tornado moving into Greensboro now. Take cover immediately!

This storm will move into northern Perry. Heiberger, you need to be making plans now.

The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a

* Tornado Warning for…
Northern Perry County in central Alabama…

* Until noon CST.

* At 1053 AM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
tornado was located over Greensboro Municipal Airport, or near
Greensboro, moving east at 40 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…
Heiberger, Morgan Springs, Oakmulgee, Folsom and Ellards.

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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