Tornado Warning for Parts of Lowndes Co. Until 12:5AM
The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a
* Tornado Warning for…
Southeastern Lowndes County in south central Alabama…
* Until 1245 AM CST.
* At 1220 AM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
tornado was located near Beechwood, or near Fort Deposit, moving
northeast 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.
* Locations impacted include…
Fort Deposit, Hayneville, Gordonville, Lowndes County Airport,
Beechwood, Calhoun, Mount Willing, and Letohatchee.
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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