EXPIRED — TORNADO WARNING: Parts of Pickens Co. Until 9 pm

| March 30, 2022 @ 8:14 pm

The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a

* Tornado Warning for…
Northern Pickens County in west central Alabama…

* Until 900 PM CDT.

* At 813 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Prairie Point, or 9 miles southwest of
Pickensville, moving northeast at 55 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…
Gordo, Reform, Carrollton, Pickensville, Ethelsville, Bevill Lock
And Dam, Owens, North Pickens Airport, McShan, Lubbub and Shaw.

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

About the Author ()

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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