Severe T-Storm Warning for Walker, Winston Co. Until 11:15PM
The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Walker County in central Alabama and Winston County in northwestern Alabama, effective until 11:15 PM CST. At 9:57 PM CST, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 8 miles southeast of Red Bay to near Glen Allen to near Ashcraft Corner, moving northeast at 60 mph. These storms are producing wind gusts up to 70 mph, which may cause considerable tree damage and damage to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.
Locations likely to be impacted include Jasper, Haleyville, Sumiton, Cordova, Dora, Carbon Hill, Lynn, Arley, Double Springs, Parrish, Oakman, Addison, Sipsey, West Jefferson, Kansas, Nauvoo, Eldridge, Camp McDowell, Ashbank, and Burnwell.
Remain alert for a possible tornado, as tornadoes can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado, seek shelter immediately in a basement or small central room in a sturdy structure. For your safety, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building and avoid windows. A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 4:00 AM CST for central, northwestern, and west-central Alabama. Stay informed and take action to protect yourself from the storm’s hazards.
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