Tornado Warning Issued for Dothan, Headland, and Kinsey Alabama Until 8:00 PM CDT With 60,282 People and 25 Schools in the Threat Zone
DOTHAN, ALABAMA — The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Warning for Dothan, Headland, and Kinsey, Alabama, valid until 8:00 PM CDT Monday May 25, 2026. The tornado threat is radar indicated with pea sized hail also possible. The warning covers a populated zone including 60,282 residents, 25 schools, and 4 hospitals.
Warning Details at a Glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Warning Type | Tornado Warning |
| Issuing Office | NWS Tallahassee |
| Valid Until | 8:00 PM CDT Monday May 25, 2026 |
| Tornado Source | Radar Indicated |
| Hail Threat | Pea sized hail possible |
| Population at Risk | 60,282 |
| Schools in Warning Zone | 25 |
| Hospitals in Warning Zone | 4 |
Cities and Communities Under the Warning
The red warning polygon covers a significant area of southeast Alabama including the following communities.
Cities and towns inside the warning zone:
- Dothan — largest city in the warning area
- Headland
- Kinsey
- Webb
- Cowarts
- Ashford
- Rehobeth area — southern edge of the polygon
Take Shelter Immediately
This is an active Tornado Warning. Anyone inside the warning zone must take protective action right now.
Immediate shelter actions:
- Go to the lowest floor of a sturdy building immediately
- Interior rooms with no windows are the safest locations
- Bathrooms, closets, and hallways on the lowest level provide the best protection
- Do not shelter under highway overpasses — this is extremely dangerous during a tornado
- If outdoors or in a vehicle — abandon the vehicle and find the nearest sturdy structure
- Mobile homes and manufactured housing offer no protection — evacuate to a sturdy building immediately
- Lie flat in a ditch or low ground only as a last resort if no building is reachable
- Cover your head and neck with your arms at all times while sheltering
Hospitals and Schools on High Alert
With 4 hospitals and 25 schools inside the warning polygon, institutional shelter-in-place protocols should be activated immediately across the warning zone. Staff, patients, students, and visitors at all facilities within the warning area should move to interior shelter locations on the lowest floors without delay.
Stay Sheltered Until the Warning Expires
The warning is valid until 8:00 PM CDT. Do not leave shelter until the warning has officially expired or the NWS has issued an official cancellation. A tornado may still be on the ground or the storm capable of producing one may still be in the area even if conditions appear to briefly improve.
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