Published on: April 5, 2017 at 7:16 PM

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…A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 745 PM CDT FOR NORTHEASTERN CLEBURNE COUNTY… At 722 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Mars Hills, or 11 miles east of Piedmont, moving east at 50 mph.

     HAZARD…Tornado and half dollar size hail.
     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… Mars Hills and Oak Level.


Tornado Warning Issued For Parts Of Cleburne County Until 7:45PM

Apr 5th @ 7:16 pm


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The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a

* Tornado Warning for…
    Northeastern Cleburne County in east central Alabama…

* Until 745 PM CDT

* At 715 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Mars Hills, or 8 miles southeast of Piedmont, moving northeast at 55 mph.
    HAZARD…Tornado and half dollar size hail.
    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…
    Mars Hills, Oak Level, Borden Springs and Liberty Hill.