CANCELED — Tornado Warning for Parts of Chilton, Shelby Co. Until 10:45 pm

…A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1045 PM CST FOR
NORTHEASTERN CHILTON AND SOUTHEASTERN SHELBY COUNTIES…

At 1012 PM CST, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Calera, moving east at 35 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD…Damaging tornado.

SOURCE…Radar confirmed tornado.

IMPACT…You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may
be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes
will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes,
businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction
is possible.

Locations impacted include…
Lay Lake, Shelby, Highway 145 and CR 46, Spring Creek, Kelley Branch
and Shelby Shores.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, 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…
North central Chilton County in central Alabama…
Southeastern Shelby County in central Alabama…

* Until 1045 PM CST.

* At 1001 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
tornado was located over Calera, moving east at 30 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…
Calera, Columbiana, Lay Lake, Shelby, Minooka Park, Beeswax Creek
Park, Alabama 4H Center, Waxahatchee Creek, Highway 145 and CR 46,
Spring Creek, Kelley Branch and Shelby Shores.

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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