Bellefontaine, Alabama Under Active Tornado Warning Until 9:30 AM CDT Thursday With Radar Indicated Tornado and Pea Sized Hail Possible
BELLEFONTAINE, ALABAMA — A Tornado Warning is in effect for Bellefontaine, Alabama until 9:30 AM CDT on Thursday, May 7, 2026. The warning is radar indicated, meaning a tornado has been detected on radar in or near the warned area.
Active Threats Inside the Warning Zone
Residents inside the warned area should take immediate shelter. The following threats are confirmed with this warning:
- Tornado — Radar indicated
- Hail — Pea sized hail possible
Potential Exposure Within the Warning Area
The warned zone covers a population of 4,112 residents, with the following critical facilities inside the warning polygon:
- Schools: 1
- Hospitals: 0
What Residents Must Do Right Now
Anyone inside the Bellefontaine, Alabama warning area must take shelter immediately. Move to the lowest floor of a sturdy building, away from windows, and do not wait to see or hear a tornado before taking action. The warning is valid until 9:30 AM CDT and should be treated as an immediate life-threatening situation.
Do not go outside to look for the tornado. Get to the safest interior room of your home or building now.
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