EXPIRED – Tornado Warning: Parts Of Colbert & Lauderdale Counties Until 5:45 PM

Scott Martin | February 5, 2020 @ 5:09 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 545 PM CST.

* At 508 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Tishomingo, or near Tishomingo State Park, moving
northeast at 50 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.

* Locations impacted include…
Sheffield, Tuscumbia, Cherokee, Malone, Posey Loop, Mt Hester, New
Bethel, Maud, Allsboro and Wright.

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.