Tornado Warning: Parts of Dallas, Perry Co. Until 12:30 pm

| January 12, 2023 @ 11:34 am

The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a

* Tornado Warning for…
Southwestern Perry County in central Alabama…
Dallas County in south central Alabama…

* Until 1230 PM CST.

* At 1131 AM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
tornado was located over Magnolia, or 11 miles southeast of Linden,
moving east at 50 mph.

HAZARD…Tornado and golf ball 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.

* Locations impacted include…
Selma, Selmont-West Selmont, Orrville, Belknap, Bogue Chitto,
Gardner Island, Tyler, Central Mills, Dallas Lake, Old Cahaba Park,
Memorial Stadium, Dannelly Reservoir, Burnsville, Dallas County
Horse Arena, Potter Station, Skyharbor Airport, Whites Bluff,
Safford, Hazen and Craig Field Aiport.

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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