Tornado Warning for Elmore, Tallapoosa Counties till 11:00 PM CDT

The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a

* Tornado Warning for…
Northeastern Elmore County in east central Alabama…
Central Tallapoosa County in east central Alabama…

* Until 1100 PM CDT.

* At 1025 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
tornado was located over Southern Lake Martin, or 10 miles
southwest of Dadeville, moving east at 70 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…
Dadeville, Martin Dam, Eastern Lake Martin, Southern Lake Martin,
Kowaliga Bridge, Still Waters Resort, Western Lake Martin, Susannah
Crossing, Maxwell Gunter Recreation Area and Blue Creek Marina.

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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