EXPIRED – Tornado Warning For Madison, Marshall, & Jackson Counties Until 8:45 PM

Scott Martin | March 24, 2020 @ 7:58 pm

The National Weather Service in Huntsville Alabama has issued a

* Tornado Warning for…
Southwestern Jackson County in northeastern Alabama…
Northeastern Marshall County in northeastern Alabama…
West central DeKalb County in northeastern Alabama…

* Until 845 PM CDT.

* At 757 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Grant, or 13 miles north of Guntersville, moving
east at 45 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…
Scottsboro, Rainsville, Henagar, Sylvania, Fyffe, Powell, Grant,
Section, Woodville and Dutton.

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.

Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. 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.