Headline:
Tornado Warning issued May 6 at 4:13PM CDT until May 6 at 5:15PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 6, 2026 - 2:13pm
Expires:
May 6, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
TORBMX
The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southern Autauga County in central Alabama...
Northern Lowndes County in south central Alabama...
Northwestern Montgomery County in south central Alabama...
* Until 515 PM CDT.
* At 413 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Benton, or 9 miles northwest of Mosses, moving
east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree
damage is likely.
* Locations impacted include...
Montgomery, Autaugaville, White Hall, Lowndesboro, Benton, Hunter,
Hyundai Motors Of Alabama, Alabama State University, Auburn
University In Montgomery, Hope Hull, Woodcrest, Dannelly Field,
Maxwell Air Force Base, Snowdoun, Montgomery Riverwalk Stadium,
Pinedale, Pintlala, Alabama State Capitol, Manack, and Robert F.
Henry Lock And Dam.
Instruction:
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.
SNM:AVISO DE TORNADO hasta las 5:15 PM CDT. Refugiese ahora. Consulte medios informativos
Servicio Nacional de Meteorologia: AVISO DE TORNADO en efecto hasta las 5:15 PM CDT. Busque refugio ahora en un sotano o en el interior de un cuarto en el nivel mas bajo de un edificio seguro. Si esta al aire libre, en una casa movil, o en un vehiculo, debe ir al edificio seguro mas cercano y protegerse de proyectiles. Consulte los medios informativos.
Area Description:
Autauga, AL; Lowndes, AL; Montgomery, AL
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL