Post: TORNADO WARNING CUSSETA HADED TOWARD LANETT TAKE COVER NOW

TORNADO WARNING LOCATED OVER CUSSETA HEADED TOWARD LANETT!!! TAKE COVER NOW!!!

The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a * Tornado Warning for… Southeastern Chambers County in east central Alabama…

* Until 1230 AM CDT.

* At 1157 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
tornado was located near Oak Bowery, or 7 miles north of Opelika,
moving northeast at 55 mph.

HAZARD…Tornado.

1. 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.

* Locations impacted include…
Chambers County Lake, Southern Harbor, Lakeview, Denson, Lanett
Municipal Airport, Huguley, Fairfax, I 85 Welcome Center At Lanett,
Cusseta, Amity Park, Rocky Point, Sturkie, Valley, Lanett, and La
Fayette.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

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.