The NWS has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for northwestern Washington county in southwest Alabama until 4pm. This storm is located near Richton and is moving northeast. Here are the details from the NWS warning:
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Northwestern Washington County in southwestern Alabama... Southeastern Wayne County in southeastern Mississippi... Northern Greene County in southeastern Mississippi... * Until 400 PM CST. * At 314 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm was located 12 miles east of Richton, moving northeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * Locations impacted include... State Line and Buckatunna. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the basement or small central room in a sturdy structure. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CST for southwestern Alabama...and southeastern Mississippi.
