Tornado Warning For Marion, Fayette Counties Now Expired

The tornado warning has expired.

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The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a tornado warning until 3:45 pm. for south central Marion County in northwest Alabama and north central Fayette County in west central Alabama.
 
At 3:28 p.m., local law enforcement reported a tornado near Gu-Win or near Winfield moving southeast at 5 mph. The tornado will be near Winfield by 3:45 pm.
 
The safest place to be during a tornado is in a basement. Get under a workbench or other piece of sturdy furniture. If no basement is available, seek shelter on the lowest floor of the building in an interior hallway or room such as a closet. Use blankets or pillows to cover your body and always stay away from windows. 
 
If in mobile homes or vehicles, evacuate them and get inside a substantial shelter. If no shelter is available, lie flat in the nearest ditch or other low spot and cover your head with your hands. 
 
To report severe weather, call 1-800-856-0758.