Tornado Warning Issued for North Central Tuscaloosa County Until 7:45 PM CDT
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The National Weather Service has issued an immediate Tornado Warning for north central Tuscaloosa County as a severe thunderstorm with radar-indicated rotation moves through the area.
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- Record type
- Tornado Warning
- Affected area
- West Central Alabama
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Birmingham AL
Tornado warnings are short-window notices for the named area. The issuing office is the authority on whether the warning remains active or has been replaced.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in West Central Alabama.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a Tornado Warning for north central Tuscaloosa County in west central Alabama. This alert was issued at 7:20 PM CDT on March 9, 2026, following the detection of radar-indicated rotation.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers north central Tuscaloosa County. Locations expected to be impacted include:
- Bankhead Lock And Dam
- Windham Springs
- Whitson
- Wiley
What You Should Do
TAKE COVER NOW! Residents in the warning area should move immediately to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Stay away from 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.
Expected Conditions
At 7:20 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 7 miles south of Boley Springs (approximately 21 miles southwest of Cordova), moving east at 40 mph.
Hazards and Impacts:
- Tornado: Radar indicated rotation.
- Debris: Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter.
- Structures: Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles is expected.
- Environment: Significant tree damage is likely.
Timeline
The Tornado Warning is effective immediately as of 7:20 PM CDT and is currently scheduled to expire at 7:45 PM CDT on March 9, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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