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City of Decatur, AL
Wednesday May 8th, 2024 :: 08:18 p.m. CDT

Alert

Tornado Warning until 08:45PM Wednesday

TORHUN The National Weather Service in Huntsville Alabama has issued a

* Tornado Warning for... Eastern Limestone County in north central Alabama... East central Lawrence County in northwestern Alabama...

* Until 845 PM CDT.

* At 816 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Trinity, or 8 miles northwest of Decatur, moving northeast at 40 mph. HAZARD...Tornado and ping pong ball 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 and Tanner around 825 PM CDT. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include French Mill, Hillsboro, and Capshaw.

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

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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