EXPIRED – Tornado Warning: Cullman, Madison, Marshall, Morgan Counties Until 9:45 PM

Scott Martin | April 12, 2020 @ 9:15 pm

The National Weather Service in Huntsville Alabama has issued a

* Tornado Warning for…
Northwestern Marshall County in northeastern Alabama…
South central Madison County in north central Alabama…
Northeastern Cullman County in north central Alabama…
Southeastern Morgan County in north central Alabama…

* Until 945 PM CDT.

* At 911 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Holly Pond, or 7 miles east of Cullman, 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…
Southern Huntsville, Cullman, Guntersville, Arab, Hanceville, Owens
Cross Roads, Holly Pond, Morgan City, Baldwin and Vinemont.

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.

Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. 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.