EXPIRED — Tornado Warning — Parts of Colbert, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Limestone Co. Until 7:30 pm

| February 22, 2022 @ 7:04 pm

The National Weather Service in Huntsville Alabama has issued a

* Tornado Warning for…
Southeastern Lauderdale County in northwestern Alabama…
Northwestern Limestone County in north central Alabama…
East central Colbert County in northwestern Alabama…
Northeastern Lawrence County in northwestern Alabama…

* Until 730 PM CST.

* At 701 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Leighton, or 9 miles east of Muscle Shoals, moving
east at 50 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.

* This dangerous storm will be near…
Rogersville around 715 PM CST.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Center
Star, Northwest Alabama Regional Airport, Coxey, Oliver, Whitehead,
Cairo, Mt Rozell, Ford City, Red Bank and Elgin.

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.

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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