CANCELLED — Tornado Warning for Portions of Lee, Russell Co. Until 5 am
The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a
* Tornado Warning for…
Southeastern Lee County in east central Alabama…
Northwestern Russell County in southeastern Alabama…
* Until 500 AM CST.
* At 415 AM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Society Hill, or 11 miles southeast of Auburn,
moving east at 35 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…
Phenix City, Smiths, Smiths Station, Ladonia, Bleecker, Griffen
Mill, Monterey Heights, Ladonia Sports Complex and Marvyn.
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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