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Covington County Emergency Management Agency, Alabama
Wednesday March 23rd, 2022 :: 02:56 a.m. CDT

Alert

Tornado Warning until 03:45AM

The National Weather Service in Mobile has issued a

* Tornado Warning for... Western Covington County in south central Alabama...

* Until 345 AM CDT.

* At 255 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 13 miles northwest of Laurel Hill, or 16 miles southwest of Andalusia, moving north at 40 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.

* This dangerous storm will be near... Andalusia around 320 AM CDT. River Falls, Red Level and Heath around 325 AM CDT. Gantt around 330 AM CDT.

* AFFECTED AREAS: COVINGTON, 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. Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

Address/Location
Covington County Emergency Management Agency, Alabama
272 Hillcrest Dr
Andalusia, AL 36420

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 334-428-2670

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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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