Tornado Warning for Southern Lamar County
The most dangerous part of this storm will travel along and just north of AL-96 from Melborne to Fernbank to Millport and Kennedy.
The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a
* Tornado Warning for…
Southern Lamar County in west central Alabama…
* Until 700 AM CDT.
* At 613 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Steens, or near Columbus, moving east 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.
* Locations impacted include…
Cody, Star, Millport, Hightogy, Melborne, Crossville, and Kennedy.
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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