Tornado Warning Issued for Southeastern Lowndes County, Alabama Until 3:45 AM CDT

Source: NOAA · South Central Alabama

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NOAA issued it on April 5, 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 a Tornado Warning for southeastern Lowndes County as a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado moves through the area.

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Record type
Tornado Warning
Affected area
South Central Alabama
Issued
April 5, 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 South Central Alabama.

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a Tornado Warning for southeastern Lowndes County in south central Alabama. The alert was issued at 3:01 AM CDT on March 16, 2026, and is effective until 3:45 AM CDT.

Affected Areas

The warning covers southeastern Lowndes County. Specific locations expected to be impacted include:

  • Fort Deposit
  • Lowndes County Airport
  • Logan
  • Calhoun
  • Clover Hill
  • Letohatchee

What You Should Do

TAKE COVER NOW! Residents should move 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 immediately. Protect yourself from flying debris, which can be life-threatening to those without shelter.

Expected Conditions

As of 3:00 AM CDT, radar indicated rotation in a severe thunderstorm located 10 miles northwest of Greenville, moving northeast at 35 mph. Expected hazards include:

  • Tornado: Radar-indicated rotation suggests a tornado is possible.
  • Impacts: Flying debris will be dangerous. Mobile homes may be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles is expected, along with likely tree damage.
  • Hail: Hail stones up to 0.75 inches in size are possible.

Timeline

  • Issued: March 16, 3:01 AM CDT
  • Effective Until: March 16, 3:45 AM CDT

Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗

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The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Warning for southeastern Lowndes County as a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado moves through the area.
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This alert was issued by NOAA. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
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This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
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This alert affects South Central Alabama. Check with NOAA for the most current geographic scope.
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