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City of Decatur, AL
Tuesday February 22nd, 2022 :: 07:27 p.m. CST

Alert

Tornado Warning until 08:00PM Tuesday

The National Weather Service in Huntsville Alabama has issued a

* Tornado Warning for... Northern Limestone County in north central Alabama...

* Until 800 PM CST.

* At 726 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Rogersville, or 14 miles west of Athens, moving east 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.

* This dangerous storm will be near... Athens around 740 PM CST. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Cartwright, French Mill, Coxey, Cairo, Holland Gin, Mt Rozell, Capshaw and Elkmont.

* AFFECTED AREAS: LIMESTONE, AL

Instructions:

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.

Address/Location
City of Decatur, AL
402 Lee St NE
Decatur, AL 35601

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 256-341-4500

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Alert Details

Severity:
Extreme - Extraordinary threat to life or property
Urgency:
Immediate - Responsive action SHOULD be taken immediately
Certainty:
Observed - Determined to have occurred or to be ongoing
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Tornado Warning

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