EXPIRED – Tornado Warning: Parts Of Dekalb County Until 2:30 PM

Scott Martin | January 11, 2020 @ 2:13 pm

BULLETIN – EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Huntsville AL
210 PM CST Sat Jan 11 2020

The National Weather Service in Huntsville Alabama has issued a

* Tornado Warning for…
Southeastern DeKalb County in northeastern Alabama…

* Until 230 PM CST.

* At 210 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Little River Falls, or over Little River Canyon
National Preserve, moving northeast at 60 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…
Fort Payne, Valley Head, Hammondville, Mentone, Pine Ridge, Dog
Town, Sulpher Springs, Adamsburg, Desoto State Park and Little
River Canyon NP.

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.