Tornado Warning Issued for Choctaw and Clarke Counties in Alabama Until 11:15 PM CDT

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Mobile, Alabama, has issued a Tornado Warning for south central Choctaw County and northwestern Clarke County in southwestern Alabama. This alert is based on radar-indicated rotation within a severe thunderstorm.

Affected Areas

• South central Choctaw County (Southwestern Alabama)
• Northwestern Clarke County (Southwestern Alabama)

Specific locations in the path include areas 6 miles southeast of Gilbertown and 18 miles south of Butler. The storm is expected to be near Coffeeville around 11:00 PM CDT.

What You Should Do

TAKE COVER NOW! Residents in the warning area should immediately move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Stay away from 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.

Expected Conditions

• 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, and tree damage is likely.
• Storm Movement: The storm was located 6 miles southeast of Gilbertown at 10:50 PM CDT, moving east at 40 mph.

Timeline

The warning is effective immediately as of 10:50 PM CDT on March 11 and is currently set to expire at 11:15 PM CDT.