As noted on the image, tornadoes, locally heavy rain, hail, damaging winds all are to be expected with this event Friday. Now is the time to review your severe weather plan. If you don't have one, maybe you should consider creating one. Remember, the safest place to be during a tornado is the lowest floor in the sturdiest building available, closest to the middle of the building (the more walls between you and outside, the better), stay away from windows and items that can conduct electricity if struck by lightening. Blankets/comforters and pillows have proven to be a useful means of protecting yourself against debris. Make sure you have items at your disposal should disaster strike. These include canned foods, water, batteries, duct tape, flashlights, radio or portable and battery operated television, cell phone, first-aid kit, etc.
BOTTOM LINE
Storms should ramp up in the mid afternoon hours and last throughout the evening. Rain should begin around noon. Currently there are two different scenarios in place: either the squall line will come through bringing mostly straight line winds, heavy rain, and a few tornadoes; or cells could develop ahead of the squall line which could be disastrous, then, to ice the cake, the squall line will come through with heavy rain, straight line winds, and a few tornadoes. Either way, we're looking at a serious, healthy storm system that will come through our area on Friday afternoon. Look out!
It is IMPERATIVE that you stay close to weather updates throughout the day Friday, and have a plan in place should disaster strike. We'll update this blog tomorrow midday when we should know a little better the specifics about Friday's weather event.
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We'll be at the Tuscaloosa County EMA(EOC) office Friday throughout the weather event bringing you live updates as they happen!
Stay tuned, and safe!
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