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City of Decatur, AL
Saturday April 1st, 2023 :: 03:21 a.m. CDT

Alert

Tornado Warning until 03:45AM

The National Weather Service in Huntsville Alabama has issued a

* Tornado Warning for... West central Marshall County in northeastern Alabama... Southern Morgan County in north central Alabama...

* Until 345 AM CDT.

* At 320 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Falkville, or 8 miles southwest of Hartselle, moving east at 55 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... Falkville around 325 AM CDT. Arab and Morgan City around 345 AM CDT. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Eva, Lacon, Ryan Crossroads, Florette, Massey, Hulaco, Cole Springs and Somerville.

* AFFECTED AREAS: MARSHALL, AL ... MORGAN, 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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