Tornado Warning For West Alabama Counties

The National Weather Service Birmingham has issued a Tornado Warning for Marion, Fayette, and Lamar counties until 7:15p.

Specifically, southeastern Marion county, northwestern Fayette county, and northeastern Lamar counties are the affected areas.

Seek shelter now if you are in those areas.

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 715 PM CST FOR SOUTHEASTERN MARION AND NORTH CENTRAL FAYETTE COUNTIES...

At 646 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Winfield, moving east 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... Winfield, Glen Allen, Tucker, Bazemore and Texas.

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.

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