Confirmed Tornado on the Ground Near Abernant, Alabama at 12:18 PM Threatening Lake View, Brookwood, Woodstock, and Vance Take Shelter Immediately
ABERNANT, ALABAMA — A tornado is in progress near Abernant, Alabama as of 12:18 PM on Friday, May 22, 2026. Radar data from the Birmingham radar station is showing a confirmed debris signature on correlation coefficient data, indicating a tornado is actively on the ground and producing damage near Abernant. Anyone in this warning area must take shelter immediately.
Radar Confirms Tornado on the Ground Right Now
The correlation coefficient radar image captured at 12:18 PM shows a distinct and clearly defined debris ball near Abernant, marked by the characteristic blue and green low-correlation values surrounded by the normal high-correlation purple background. When radar detects this signature, it means the tornado is lofting debris into the atmosphere, confirming it is actively touching the ground and causing damage.
Communities That Must Take Shelter Right Now
The tornado is located near Abernant and the surrounding communities are in immediate danger. If you are in or near any of the following areas, get to your lowest floor, interior room away from windows immediately:
- Abernant
- Lake View
- Brookwood
- Woodstock
- Vance
- McCalla
What You Must Do This Moment
There is no time to wait or watch. If you are inside the warning area:
- Go to your lowest floor immediately
- Get to an interior room away from all windows
- Cover yourself with a mattress or heavy blanket
- Do not go outside for any reason
- Do not attempt to outrun the tornado in a vehicle
Heed all weather warnings. A tornado is on the ground now.
Stay with CabarrusWeekly.com for live tornado tracking updates as this dangerous storm continues moving through Alabama.
