EXPIRED — SEVERE T-STORM WARNING: Parts of Dallas Co. Until 11:15 pm

Scott Martin | April 13, 2022 @ 10:14 pm

The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for…
Dallas County in south central Alabama…

* Until 1115 PM CDT.

* At 1012 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from 7 miles northeast of Newbern to near Uniontown to
Shawnee, moving east at 65 mph.

HAZARD…70 mph wind gusts and penny size hail.

SOURCE…Radar indicated.

IMPACT…Expect considerable tree damage. Damage is likely to
mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.

* Locations impacted include…
Selma, Valley Grande, Selmont-West Selmont, Orrville, Bogue Chitto,
Gardner Island, Tyler, Central Mills, Old Cahaba Park, Dannelly
Reservoir, Dallas County Horse Arena, Belknap, Paul M Grist State
Park, Dallas Lake, Memorial Stadium, Marion Junction, Burnsville,
Potter Station, Carlowville and Safford.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

Intense thunderstorm lines can produce brief tornadoes and widespread
significant wind damage. Although a tornado is not immediately
likely, it is best to move to an interior room on the lowest floor of
a building. These storms may cause serious injury and significant
property damage.

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.