The National Weather Service (NWS) in Huntsville, Alabama, issued an urgent warning at 6:24pm CDT on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, pinpointing western Madison County and eastern Limestone County as the areas most at risk.

The twister was confirmed on radar just two minutes earlier, at 6:22pm, as it moved near Madison, heading east at 35 mph.

Officials cautioned: "You are in a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!" and reported a "deadly tornado" currently on the ground.

"You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may be deadly to those caught without shelter.

"Mobile homes will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes, businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction is possible," the alert declared, reports the Mirror.

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It has been spotted over the University of Alabama where the Emergency Alert System (EAS) national warning has been triggered by the NWS:

"EAS activation has been requested after Particularly Dangerous Situation was declared for tornado over University of Alabama in Huntsville, AL.

"A Tornado Emergency has been issued for western Madison County and eastern Limestone County in Alabama. A Take shelter now warning has been issued as confirmed tornado approaches in Madison and Huntsville with a large tornado now on the ground in Huntsville.

"Passengers are now sheltering on a train, with movement halted, due to tornado near Huntsville. A tornado is also reportedly on the ground near South of Tanner."

The warning remains in effect until 6:45pm CDT, with the tornado expected to reach:

"Madison and Huntsville by 6:30pm," stated the report.

"University of Alabama in Huntsville and Redstone Arsenal by 6:35pm, and.

"Alabama A and M University by 6:45pm."

Other areas in the path of this potentially catastrophic storm include Belle Mina, French Mill, Mooresville, Capshaw, Ryland, Hampton Cove, Ripley, Brownsboro, and Farley.

Authorities have urged everyone in the area to take immediate action.

"To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW!" the National Weather Service implored.

"Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building.

"Avoid windows. If in a mobile home, a vehicle or outdoors, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris."

Emergency responders are preparing for potential significant damage as the storm advances through populated regions.

Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.