Tornado Warning in Effect for Western Choctaw County until 4:30pm CT

The National Weather Service has issued a TORNADO WARNING for western Choctaw County. Here is the information from the NWS:

 Tornado Warning for...
  Southwestern Choctaw County in southwestern Alabama...
  Northeastern Wayne County in southeastern Mississippi...

* Until 430 PM CST.

* At 341 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located 4 miles south of Shubuta, or 8 miles north of
  Waynesboro, moving northeast at 25 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 tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
  southwestern Choctaw and northeastern Wayne Counties.

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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