The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a
* Tornado Warning for…
Northern Jefferson County in central Alabama…
* Until 600 PM CDT.
* At 506 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Gorgas Steam Plant, or 7 miles southwest of Dora,
moving northeast at 45 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…
Gardendale, Sumiton, Clay, Pinson, Adamsville, Warrior, Kimberly,
Graysville, Morris, Brookside, Trafford, West Jefferson, County
Line, Cardiff, Sayre, Palmerdale, Village Springs, Birmingport,
Miller Steam Plant and Partridge Crossroads.
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.
