Headline:
Tornado Warning issued May 3 at 4:14PM CDT until May 3 at 4:45PM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 3, 2025 - 2:14pm
Expires:
May 3, 2025 - 2:45pm
Description:
At 414 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 8 miles northeast of Fort Payne, moving east at 40 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.
This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
east central DeKalb County, including the following locations...
Desoto State Park, Valley Head, Mentone, and Hammondville.
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.
Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
Area Description:
DeKalb, AL
Forcast Office:
NWS Huntsville AL