EXPIRED Tornado Warning — Parts of Colbert, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Limestone Co. Until 11:45 pm

Scott Martin | March 24, 2023 @ 11:01 pm

The National Weather Service in Huntsville Alabama has issued a

* Tornado Warning for…
Northern Limestone County in north central Alabama…
Eastern Lauderdale County in northwestern Alabama…
East central Colbert County in northwestern Alabama…
North central Lawrence County in northwestern Alabama…

* Until 1145 PM CDT.

* At 1058 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
tornado was located near St. Florian, or near Florence, moving east
at 60 mph.

HAZARD…Tornado and half dollar 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…
Florence, Athens, Muscle Shoals, Rogersville, Killen, Lexington,
St. Florian, Underwood-Petersville, Elkmont and Anderson.

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.

Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

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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.