EXPIRED Tornado Warning – Parts of Colbert & Lauderdale Co. Until 8 pm

Scott Martin | March 1, 2023 @ 7:38 pm

The National Weather Service in Huntsville Alabama has issued a

* Tornado Warning for…
Western Lauderdale County in northwestern Alabama…
Western Colbert County in northwestern Alabama…

* Until 800 PM CST.

* At 732 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Thrashers, or 8 miles northeast of Booneville,
moving east at 40 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 tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
western Lauderdale and western Colbert Counties, including the
following locations… Malone, Posey Loop, Mt Hester, Allsboro,
Maud, Riverton, Wright, Barton, Waterloo and Red Rock.

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.

Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

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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.