NWS: Tornado Warning Southwestern Choctaw County

The National Weather Service in Mobile has issued a * Tornado Warning for… Southwestern Choctaw County in southwestern Alabama… Northwestern Clarke County in southwestern Alabama… * Until 745 AM CDT. * At 702 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Silas, or 20 miles south of Butler, moving northeast at 45 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 southwestern Choctaw and northwestern Clarke Counties. TORNADO…RADAR INDICATED HAIL…<.75IN

Scott Lolley
Choctaw County Sheriff
205-459-2166