Severe T-Storm Warning for Hale & Marengo Co. Until 11PM

The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Marengo County in southwestern Alabama and Hale County in west-central Alabama, effective until 11:00 PM CST. At 9:42 PM CST, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Panola to near Butler, moving east at 40 mph. These storms are capable of producing wind gusts up to 70 mph, which could cause considerable tree damage and likely damage mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.

Locations likely to be impacted include Demopolis, Greensboro, Linden, Uniontown, Jefferson, Moundville, Thomaston, Akron, Sweet Water, Newbern, Myrtlewood, Faunsdale, Dayton, Nanafalia, Consul, Magnolia, Sawyerville, Wayne, Miller, and Vineland.

For your safety, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Intense thunderstorm lines like this one can produce brief tornadoes and significant wind damage. While a tornado is not immediately likely, it is safest to take shelter in a low, interior room away from windows. These storms have the potential to cause serious injury and significant property damage. Stay alert and take necessary precautions to protect yourself.

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