Tornado Warning — Parts of Elmore, Montgomery Co. Until 4 am
The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a
* Tornado Warning for…
Central Elmore County in east central Alabama…
Northwestern Montgomery County in south central Alabama…
* Until 400 AM CST.
* At 300 AM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Autauga County Airport, or over Prattville, moving
east at 45 mph.
HAZARD…Tornado and quarter size hail.
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…
Northwestern Montgomery, Prattville, Millbrook, Wetumpka,
Tallassee, Elmore, Coosada, Deatsville, Eclectic, Montgomery Zoo,
Boylston, Santuck, Bob Woodruff Lake, Emerald Mountain, Blue Ridge,
Martin Dam, Southern Lake Martin, Wetumpka Municipal Airport,
Wallsboro and Yates Reservoir.
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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