Tornado Warning

Locations Affected

Montague Mountain, AL ∙ Bridgeport, AL ∙ Russell Cave National Monument, AL

Full Alert Message

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED Tornado Warning National Weather Service Huntsville AL 846 PM CDT Wed May 8 2024 The National Weather Service in Huntsville Alabama has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Northeastern Jackson County in northeastern Alabama... Southeastern Franklin County in Middle Tennessee... * Until 915 PM CDT. * At 846 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 10 miles northwest of Stevenson, or 15 miles west of Bridgeport, moving east at 20 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 tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of northeastern Jackson and southeastern Franklin Counties, including the following locations... Bass, Anderson, and Russell Cave National Monument. 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. && LAT...LON 3490 8565 3491 8601 3499 8606 3510 8586 3499 8586 3499 8568 TIME...MOT...LOC 0146Z 253DEG 18KT 3497 8599 TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

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