Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Pickens County, Alabama
The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Pickens County, Alabama, effective until 12:45 AM CDT Monday, as storms with 60 mph wind gusts move through the area.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Pickens County in west central Alabama. The alert was issued at 11:53 PM CDT on March 15 following radar-indicated storm activity.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts Pickens County. Locations expected to be affected include Aliceville, Gordo, Reform, Carrollton, Pickensville, Ethelsville, Memphis, McMullen, Benevola, Johnston Lake, Bevill Lock And Dam, Garden, Ashcraft Corner, Dillburg, Shaw, George Downer Airport, Kirk, Gainesville Lake Campground, North Pickens Airport, and McShan.
What You Should Do
For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Residents should also be aware that a Tornado Watch remains in effect for west central Alabama until 4:00 AM CDT.
Expected Conditions
At 11:53 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Ethelsville to near Mashulaville, moving east at 60 mph. The primary hazard identified is 60 mph wind gusts. Expected impacts include potential damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Timeline
The Severe Thunderstorm Warning is effective immediately and is scheduled to expire at 12:45 AM CDT on March 16.
Source: NOAA Official Notice
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