..A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 430 PM CDT FOR NORTHEASTERN LAWRENCE AND DADE COUNTIES... At 403 PM CDT, a severe squall line capable of producing both tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage was located along a line extending from near Lockwood to 8 miles east of Miller, moving northeast at 55 mph. 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. Tree damage is likely. Locations impacted include... Stockton Lake... Greenfield... Lockwood... Everton... Dadeville... South Greenfield... Arcola... Pennsboro... Neola... Cedarville... Sylvania... Bona... 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. This line of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and widespread significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the tornado. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
This blog features observations from Randy Turner, a former teacher, newspaper reporter and editor. Send news items or comments to rturner229@hotmail.com
Friday, May 19, 2017
Tornado warning: Squall line extends from near Lockwood to east of Miller
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