The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a
* Tornado Warning for…
Northwestern Calhoun County in east central Alabama…
Etowah County in northeastern Alabama…
Northeastern St. Clair County in central Alabama…
* Until 345 AM CST.
* At 252 AM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Ragland, or 10 miles northeast of Odenville,
moving northeast at 60 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…
Gadsden, Rainbow City, Attalla, Hokes Bluff, Glencoe, Ashville,
Ragland, Ohatchee, Steele, Reece City, Tabor Road, Ballplay,
Gadsden Mall, Noccalula Falls, Neely Henry Lake, Southside, Alabama
International Dragway, Gadsden Steam Plant, Cobb City and Gadsden
Water Works.
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.
