Saturday, January 19, 2019

Damage from possible tornado reported in Wetumpka, Alabama

By Kevin Byrne, AccuWeather staff writer
January 19, 2019, 8:41:17 PM EST



Severe thunderstorms rumbled across the Deep South on Saturday afternoon, with one storm producing a potential tornado that caused extensive damage in the town of Wetumpka, Alabama.
Photos on social media showed damage to buildings throughout the town. Injuries have also been reported.
Wetumpka is located about 30 minutes to the northeast of Montgomery, Alabama.
According to the Montogmery Advertiser, Wetumpka Mayor Jerry Willis said there was damage to the town's police department and a senior center.
While most of the stronger thunderstorms have waned, there could be a locally severe thunderstorm into the early evening hours across southeastern Alabama, southwestern Georgia and neighboring parts of Florida, according to AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Kristina Pydynowski.
A curfew has reportedly been announced for downtown Wetumpka. 

"Citizens are urged to stay clear of downtown Wetumpka and areas affected along the track of the storm," officials said in a statement. "Unnecessary travel is hindering emergency personnel from clearing roadways of downed power lines, trees, and debris."
A shelter has been set up at Wetumpka High School. Temperatures are expected to plummet overnight. 
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