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Covington County Emergency Management Agency, Alabama
Friday May 6th, 2022 :: 05:21 a.m. CDT

Alert

Tornado Warning until 05:45AM

The National Weather Service in Mobile has issued a

* Tornado Warning for... Southeastern Covington County in south central Alabama... Northeastern Okaloosa County in northwestern Florida...

* Until 545 AM CDT.

* At 519 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 9 miles west of Laurel Hill, or 12 miles north of Crestview, moving northeast at 50 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... Laurel Hill around 530 AM CDT. Florala and Lockhart around 540 AM CDT.

* AFFECTED AREAS: COVINGTON, AL ... OKALOOSA, FL

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
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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