EXPIRED – Tornado Warning Issued For Parts Of Colbert & Lawrence Counties Until 6:45 PM

| March 24, 2020 @ 6:04 pm

The National Weather Service in Huntsville Alabama has issued a

* Tornado Warning for…
Southeastern Colbert County in northwestern Alabama…
Northwestern Lawrence County in northwestern Alabama…

* Until 645 PM CDT.

* At 602 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 9 miles west of Littleville, or 10 miles southwest of
Tuscumbia, moving east at 40 mph.

HAZARD…Tornado and half dollar 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…
Muscle Shoals, Sheffield, Tuscumbia, Town Creek, Littleville,
Leighton, Posey Loop, Northwest Alabama Regional Airport, Srygley
Church and New Bethel.

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. This storm has a
history of producing a strong tornado!

Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

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.

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