Confirmed Tornado Warning for Parts of Jefferson & Shelby Co. Until 2:00 pm

…A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 200 PM CDT FOR CENTRAL
SHELBY AND SOUTHEASTERN JEFFERSON COUNTIES…

At 120 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Helena, moving
northeast at 40 mph.

HAZARD…Damaging tornado.

SOURCE…Radar confirmed tornado.

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…
Southeastern Birmingham, Hoover, Vestavia Hills, Alabaster, Bessemer,
Homewood, Pelham, Mountain Brook, Trussville, Helena, Irondale,
Leeds, Moody, Chelsea, Wilsonville, Indian Springs Village, Vincent,
Harpersville, Westover and Shops of Grand River.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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.

…A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 200 PM CDT FOR SHELBY
AND SOUTHEASTERN JEFFERSON COUNTIES…

At 108 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Tannehill
Ironworks State Park, or 11 miles northwest of Montevallo, moving
northeast at 40 mph.

HAZARD…Damaging tornado.

SOURCE…Radar confirmed tornado.

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…
Southeastern Birmingham, Hoover, Vestavia Hills, Alabaster, Bessemer,
Homewood, Pelham, Mountain Brook, Trussville, Helena, Irondale,
Leeds, Moody, Chelsea, Childersburg, Wilsonville, Indian Springs
Village, Vincent, Harpersville and Westover.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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.

The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a

* Tornado Warning for…
Shelby County in central Alabama…
Southeastern Jefferson County in central Alabama…

* Until 200 PM CDT.

* At 1253 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
tornado was located over West Blocton, or 10 miles north of
Centreville, moving northeast at 45 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 Birmingham, Hoover, Vestavia Hills, Alabaster, Bessemer,
Homewood, Pelham, Mountain Brook, Trussville, Helena, Irondale,
Leeds, Moody, Chelsea, Childersburg, Wilsonville, Indian Springs
Village, Vincent, Harpersville and Westover.

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.

The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a

* Tornado Warning for…
Shelby County in central Alabama…
Southeastern Jefferson County in central Alabama…

* Until 200 PM CDT.

* At 1253 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
tornado was located over West Blocton, or 10 miles north of
Centreville, moving northeast at 45 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 Birmingham, Hoover, Vestavia Hills, Alabaster, Bessemer,
Homewood, Pelham, Mountain Brook, Trussville, Helena, Irondale,
Leeds, Moody, Chelsea, Childersburg, Wilsonville, Indian Springs
Village, Vincent, Harpersville and Westover.

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.

The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a

* Tornado Warning for…
Shelby County in central Alabama…
Southeastern Jefferson County in central Alabama…

* Until 200 PM CDT.

* At 1253 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
tornado was located over West Blocton, or 10 miles north of
Centreville, moving northeast at 45 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 Birmingham, Hoover, Vestavia Hills, Alabaster, Bessemer,
Homewood, Pelham, Mountain Brook, Trussville, Helena, Irondale,
Leeds, Moody, Chelsea, Childersburg, Wilsonville, Indian Springs
Village, Vincent, Harpersville and Westover.

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.

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