OBSERVED — TORNADO WARNING: Parts of Marengo Co. Until 10:30 pm

Scott Martin | March 30, 2022 @ 9:35 pm

…A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1030 PM CDT FOR CENTRAL
MARENGO COUNTY…

At 948 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Nanafalia, or 14
miles southwest of Linden, moving northeast at 55 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…
Linden, Uniontown, Thomaston, Sweet Water, Myrtlewood, Faunsdale,
Dayton, Freddie Jones Field, Nanafalia, Miller, Chickasaw State Park,
Half Acre, Octagon and Calvary.

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…
Marengo County in southwestern Alabama…

* Until 1030 PM CDT.

* At 934 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Putnam, or 12 miles southeast of Butler, 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…
Linden, Uniontown, Thomaston, Sweet Water, Myrtlewood, Faunsdale,
Dayton, Putnam, Freddie Jones Field, Nanafalia, Consul, Magnolia,
Wayne, Surginer, Miller, Chickasaw State Park, Dixons Mill,
Vineland, Half Acre and Octagon.

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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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.