Tornado Warning for DeKalb County

Tornadoes are possible along a squall line that is nearing AL-75 from Rainsville down to Fyffe, Lakeview and Geraldine.

The line will move to Fort Payne and Collinsville along US-11 over the next 20 minutes.

BULLETIN – EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Huntsville AL
652 AM CDT Fri Mar 15 2024

The National Weather Service in Huntsville Alabama has issued a

* Tornado Warning for…
Southern DeKalb County in northeastern Alabama…

* Until 715 AM CDT.

* At 652 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Fyffe, or 8 miles southwest of Rainsville, moving
east at 40 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.

* This dangerous storm will be near…
Rainsville and Fyffe around 655 AM CDT.
Fort Payne around 705 AM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Pine
Ridge, Lebanon, Lakeview, Dog Town, Collbran, Guest, Adamsburg, Peeks
Corner, Desoto State Park, and Chigger Hill.

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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LAT…LON 3448 8558 3447 8557 3444 8558 3437 8563
3436 8566 3426 8577 3426 8581 3424 8581
3424 8585 3439 8606 3449 8598 3451 8595
3450 8556
TIME…MOT…LOC 1152Z 281DEG 34KT 3443 8597

TORNADO…RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE…<.75 IN $$

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