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Severe Weather Expected Across Calhoun County: Storm Shelters and Safer Places Open in Preparation

Severe Weather Expected Across Calhoun County: Storm Shelters and Safer Places Open in Preparation

CALHOUN COUNTY, AL — An outbreak of severe storms is expected this afternoon into early Sunday morning across all of Central Alabama, including Calhoun County. The threat includes strong, potentially long-track tornadoes, large hail, damaging winds, and other hazardous weather conditions. The timing for these storms is from 11 AM Saturday to 3 AM Sunday.

Severe Weather Threats:

  • Strong, potentially long-track tornadoes
  • Large hail up to 2 inches in diameter
  • Damaging winds up to 70 mph
  • Timing: 11 AM Saturday – 3 AM Sunday

Additional Hazards:

  • Gusty winds ahead of storms – A Wind Advisory is in effect
  • Heavy rain & localized flooding, especially across the northwest

Shelter Information:

All public tornado shelters across Calhoun County will open when a Tornado Watch is issued. If a Tornado Warning is issued, these shelters will remain open. As of now, the following shelter in Oxford is open:

CEI Services
  • Oxford Fire Department Station #6 (Central Location)
    71 Public Works Drive, Oxford, AL 36203

Residents are urged to take appropriate precautions and seek shelter as needed. The shelters listed below will open once Calhoun County is under a Tornado Watch.

Storm Shelter Locations:

Oxford:

  • Oxford Fire Department Station #5
    52 DeArmanville Road, Oxford, AL 36203
  • Friendship Community Center
    2930 Friendship Road, Oxford, AL 36203
  • Oxford Fire Department Training Facility
    71 Public Works Drive, Oxford, AL 36203
  • Oxford – Bynum
    2011 Bynum Blvd, Eastaboga, AL
  • Oxford – Central Location
    71 Public Works Drive, Oxford, AL 36203
  • Oxford – DeArmanville
    52 DeArmanville Road, Oxford, AL 36203
  • Oxford – Friendship Community Center
    2930 Friendship Road, Oxford, AL 36203
  • Oxford – Hobson City
    715 Martin Luther King Drive, Hobson City, AL 36201

Other Calhoun County Locations:

Application
  • Alexandria Middle School
    80 Railroad Dr, Alexandria, AL 36250
  • Anniston – Thankful Park
    3162 W 14th St, Anniston, AL 36201
  • Cedar Springs Community
    78 Cedar Springs Dr, Jacksonville, AL 36265
  • Jacksonville Public Safety Complex
    911 Public Safety Dr, Jacksonville, AL 36265
  • Jacksonville State University – Merrill Hall
    975 Pelham Rd N, Jacksonville, AL 36265
  • Knightens Crossroads Community
    8812 Roy Webb Rd, Piedmont, AL 36272
  • Nances Creek Community
    3817 Hollingsworth Rd, Jacksonville, AL 36265
  • Ohatchee
    2440 Harts Ferry Rd, Ohatchee, AL
  • Ohatchee High School
    100 Cherokee Trail, Ohatchee, AL 36271
  • Piedmont High School
    750 Tom Bible Highway, Piedmont, AL 36272
  • Pleasant Valley/Williams Community
    5579 Nisbet Lake Rd, Jacksonville, AL 36265
  • Webster’s Chapel Community
    1552 AP Hollingsworth Rd, Wellington, AL
  • Wellborn High School
    135 Pinson Rd, Anniston, AL 36201
  • White Plains Community
    12900 Highway 9, Piedmont, AL
  • Quad City – Next to Fire Department
    220 Iron City Cutoff, Anniston, AL 36207

Safer Place Locations (Non-FEMA approved but structurally sound):

  • Leone Cole Auditorium @ Jacksonville State University
    27 Pannell Circle, Jacksonville, AL 36265 (backside of the Quad)
  • Oxford Performing Arts Center
    100 Choccolocco St, Oxford, AL 36203

Important Reminders:

  • Pets are allowed in storm shelters if contained in a crate or kennel.
  • Ensure communication devices are fully charged and ready to receive weather alerts.
  • Stay tuned to local news and social media for the latest updates.

Residents are encouraged to take proactive measures to ensure safety during the impending storm, and the Calhoun County EMA is available for further information and assistance.

Stay safe, stay alert, and seek shelter when needed.

Severe Weather Expected Across Calhoun County: Storm Shelters and Safer Places Open in Preparation

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