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The National Weather Service in Huntsville Alabama has issued a Tornado Warning for southern Jackson County and central DeKalb County until 1:45 a.m.
At 108 AM CDT, a tornado producing storm was located over Grant, or 11 miles north of Guntersville, moving east at 60 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
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 tornadic storm will be near... Section around 125 AM CDT. Fyffe and Powell around 130 AM CDT. Rainsville and Sylvania around 135 AM CDT. Fort Payne and Henagar around 140 AM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Dutton, Pine Ridge, Langston, Rosalie, Columbus City and Hammondville.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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.
TORNADO...OBSERVED; MAX HAIL SIZE...
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