Headline:
Tornado Warning issued March 15 at 9:49PM CDT until March 15 at 10:15PM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
March 15, 2026 - 7:49pm
Expires:
March 15, 2026 - 8:15pm
Description:
At 949 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Cherokee, or 9 miles northeast of Tishomingo State
Park, moving northeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
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 dangerous storm will be near...
Cherokee around 955 PM CDT.
Florence and Underwood-Petersville around 1015 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Red
Rock, Malone, Posey Loop, Mynot, Pride Landing, Threet, Mt Hester,
Margerum, Allsboro, and Maud.
Instruction:
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid 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.
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
Area Description:
Colbert, AL; Lauderdale, AL
Forcast Office:
NWS Huntsville AL
Sender: