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Thursday, February 6, 2020

2/6/2020 Alabama Tornado Warning 2 (Dangerous Tornado)


Update: the National Weather Service canceled this particular alert.



Update: the National Weather Service canceled this particular alert.

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
210 AM CST Thu Feb 6 2020

ALC117-060830-
/O.CON.KBMX.TO.W.0009.000000T0000Z-200206T0830Z/
Shelby AL-
210 AM CST Thu Feb 6 2020

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 230 AM CST FOR CENTRAL
SHELBY COUNTY...

At 210 AM CST, a confirmed tornado was located over Helena, moving
northeast at 50 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.

Locations impacted include...
Hoover, Pelham, Helena, Chelsea, Indian Springs Village, Riverchase,
Oak Mountain Amphitheater, Oak Mountain State Park, Meadowbrook, Joe
Tucker Park and Hoover Veterans Park.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3333 8666 3328 8685 3329 8687 3331 8688
3333 8683 3336 8683 3337 8678 3339 8678
3340 8675 3342 8675 3342 8673
TIME...MOT...LOC 0810Z 229DEG 42KT 3331 8683

TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...less than 0.75IN

$$

17/KLAWS

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