CANCELED — TORNADO WARNING: Parts of Shelby Co. Until 10:45 pm

Scott Martin | March 30, 2022 @ 10:24 pm

The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a

* Tornado Warning for…
Southwestern Shelby County in central Alabama…

* Until 1045 PM CDT.

* AT 1029 PM CDT, A CONFIRMED TORNADO WAS LOCATED OVER
AMERICAN VILLAGE, OR OVER MONTEVALLO, MOVING NORTHEAST AT 45 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…
Alabaster, Pelham, Calera, Montevallo, Wilton, American Village,
University Of Montevallo, Shelby County Airport, Ballantrae, Camp
Branch, Saddle Lake Farms, Alabaster Veterans Park, Bounds Lake and
Saginaw.

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.

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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.