Tornado in Rockford, AL

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A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1230 PM CST FOR EAST
CENTRAL DALLAS COUNTY…

At 1212 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Dallas County Horse Arena, or near Selma, moving
northeast at 55 mph.

HAZARD…Tornado and golf ball 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.

Locations impacted include…
Selma, Selmont-West Selmont, Gardner Island, Old Cahaba Park,
Memorial Stadium, Burnsville, Dallas County Horse Arena, Potter
Station, Skyharbor Airport, Craig Field Aiport, Selma Drag Strip,
Edmund Pettus Bridge and Selma University.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

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.
Thursday, 12:21 p.m.: 'Large and extremely dangerous' tornado in Selma

NWS said a "large and extremely dangerous tornado" is moving through Selma and urged residents to take shelter.