Tornado Watch

Tornado watch issued for Winston County

WINSTON COUNTY- A tornado watch has been issued by the National Weather Service for Winston County at 9:11 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15, effective until 4:00 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 16. The  Tornado Watch means there is the possibility of tornadoes in the incoming storm system approaching the state from Mississippi. Winston County Commission Chairman David Cummings reported that all storm shelters throughout Winston County are open and available if needed. Haleyville Mayor Ken Sunseri noted all city shelters are also open. Any updates will be provided as they become available.

Tornado watch issued

WINSTON COUNTY - Winston County has been placed under a tornado watch effective until 1 PM today, Friday, March 3, by the National  Weather  Service.  Haleyville mayor Ken Sunseri reports that all shelters are open and available, and that garbage pick up has been delayed due to the weather threat. Winston County EMA Director AJ Brown reports shelters throughout the county are on standby in case a warning is issued.  Follow this site for updates. 

Winston County under tornado watch

The tornado watch has now been canceled for Winston County:

 

WINSTON COUNTY - Winston County has been placed, along with other counties in northwest and central Alabama, under a tornado watch, as a line of severe storms approaches the state. Only the main storm shelter at the Community Safe Room will be opened for the city of HALEYVILLE, announced Mayor Ken Sunseri. Storm shelters across the county are on standby to be opened if a warning is issued, reported Winston Emergency Management Director AJ Brown.