Tornado Warning Issued for Pike and Barbour Counties in Alabama Until 3:45 AM CDT

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a Tornado Warning (NWS Alert Type: TOW) for portions of southeastern Alabama. The alert was issued at 3:03 AM CDT on March 12, 2026, and remains in effect until 3:45 AM CDT.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically covers:

• Southeastern Pike County
• Southwestern Barbour County

Impacted locations include Troy, Brundidge, Clio, Clayton, Louisville, Blue Springs, Tyler Crossroads, Doster, Antioch, Blue Springs State Park, Texasville, Millers Ford, Hamilton Crossroads, Springhill, Tarentum, Brundidge Municipal Airport, and Mossy Grove.

What You Should Do

TAKE COVER NOW! Residents in the warning area should move immediately 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 and hail up to .75 inches.
• Source: Radar indicated rotation.
• Storm Movement: At 3:02 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Antioch, or near Troy, moving east at 45 mph.
• Potential 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.

Timeline

The Tornado Warning is effective immediately as of 3:03 AM CDT and is scheduled to expire at 3:45 AM CDT on March 12, 2026.