TORNADO EMERGENCY: Chilton, Coosa, Elmore C. Until 1:45 pm

Scott Martin | January 12, 2023 @ 1:02 pm

The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a

* Tornado Warning for…
Northwestern Elmore County in east central Alabama…
Southeastern Chilton County in central Alabama…
Southeastern Coosa County in east central Alabama…

* Until 145 PM CST.

* At 1249 PM CST, a tornado producing storm was located near Vida
Junction, or 13 miles northwest of Prattville, moving northeast at
50 mph.

HAZARD…Damaging tornado.

SOURCE…Radar confirmed tornado.

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…
Rockford, Kellyton, Equality, Deatsville, Speed, Pentonville,
Cottage Grove, Titus, Weoka Mills, Jordan Lake, Highway 9 and
Highway 22, Welona, Ten Cedar Estates, Nixburg, Western Lake
Martin, Fishpond, Holtville, Ray and Hissop.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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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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.