Tornado Warning: Parts of DeKalb, Jackson Co. Until 10:30 am

Scott Martin | January 12, 2023 @ 10:01 am

The National Weather Service in Huntsville Alabama has issued a

* Tornado Warning for…
Southeastern Jackson County in northeastern Alabama…
Northeastern DeKalb County in northeastern Alabama…

* Until 1030 AM CST.

* At 1000 AM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
tornado was located near Pisgah, or 8 miles east of Scottsboro,
moving northeast at 55 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.

* This dangerous storm will be near…
Henagar and Ider around 1010 AM CST.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Dutton, Martintown, Rosalie, Fabius, Higdon, Sulpher Springs and
Fackler.

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.