This warning expired, but a new tornado warning continues for northeastern Chambers County.
The NWS in Birmingham has upgraded the tornado warning for Chambers County to include an OBSERVED tag, meaning that there are strong indications on radar that a tornado is already occurring.
This dangerous storm is passing near Stroud and Five Points.
Be in your safe place NOW!
…A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 900 PM CDT FOR NORTHWESTERN CHAMBERS COUNTY… At 847 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located over Penton, or near Stroud, moving northeast at 50 mph.
HAZARD…Damaging tornado.
SOURCE…Radar confirmed tornado.
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… Stroud and Penton.
Tornado Warning Issued For Parts Of Chambers County Until 9:00PM
Apr 5th @ 8:36 pm
The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a
* Tornado Warning for…
Northwestern Chambers County in east central Alabama…
* Until 900 PM CDT
* At 835 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Trammel Crossroads, or 12 miles northwest of
Lafayette, moving northeast at 50 mph.
HAZARD…Tornado and quarter 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…
Stroud, Penton and Trammel Crossroads.
