...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 500 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN COLUMBIA COUNTY...NORTHWESTERN WEBSTER AND NORTHWESTERN
CLAIBORNE PARISHES...
At 442 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located over Shongaloo, or 8 miles southeast of Springhill, moving
northwest at 35 mph.
This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may
be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes
will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes,
businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction
is possible.
The tornado will be near...
Springhill and Cullen around 450 PM CDT.
Welcome around 500 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Horsehead and Walkerville.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, 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.