Tornado Warning for Parts of Lee, Macon, Tallapoosa Co. Until 2AM
The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a
* Tornado Warning for…
Northwestern Lee County in east central Alabama…
Northeastern Macon County in southeastern Alabama…
South central Tallapoosa County in east central Alabama…
* Until 200 AM CST.
* At 132 AM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Franklin, or near Tuskegee, moving northeast at 50
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…
Auburn, Tuskegee, Tallassee, Notasulga, Franklin, Waverly, Liberty
City, Tallapoosa City, Loachapoka, I 85 Rest Area, and Uphapee
Creek.
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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