Severe T-Storm Warning: Parts of Russell Co. Until 4:30 pm

Scott Martin | January 12, 2023 @ 4:03 pm

The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for…
Central Russell County in southeastern Alabama…

* Until 430 PM CST.

* At 400 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm was located near Russell
County Sports Complex, or 12 miles southwest of Phenix City, moving
east at 45 mph.

HAZARD…60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE…Radar indicated.

IMPACT…Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include…
Russell County Sports Complex, Seale, Uchee Creek, Fort Mitchell,
Fort Mitchell Activity Center, Phenix Drag Strip and Parkmanville.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 600 PM CST for southeastern
Alabama.

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

Category: Alabama's Weather, ALL POSTS, Severe Weather

About the Author (Author Profile)

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.