Tornado Warning Issued for Dale and Henry Counties in Alabama Until 4:30 AM CDT

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Tallahassee FL has issued a Tornado Warning for northeastern Dale County and west central Henry County in southeastern Alabama. This alert is based on radar-indicated rotation within a severe thunderstorm.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the following regions in southeastern Alabama:

• Northeastern Dale County
• West central Henry County

Specific locations in the path of this storm include Abbeville, Barefield Crossroads, Murphy Station, Graball, Clopton, Bertha, Abbeville Municipal A/P, Willis Crossroads, Snells Crossroads, and Bells Crossroads.

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 immediately to protect yourself from flying debris.

Expected Conditions

• Hazard: Tornado.
• Source: Radar indicated rotation.
• Impact: Flying debris will be dangerous to those without shelter. Mobile homes are at high risk of being damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles is expected, and tree damage is likely.
• Storm Movement: At 3:53 AM CDT, the storm was located 7 miles south of Blue Springs (or 12 miles west of Abbeville), moving east at 40 mph.

Timeline

• Issued: March 12, 2026, at 3:54 AM CDT
• Effective: Immediately
• Expires: March 12, 2026, at 4:30 AM CDT