The National Weather Service confirmed a tornado touched down in southwest Alabama.The

The weather service reports that the twister touched down just after 12:40 p.m. Monday in Saraland.

At one point the weather service advised to residents in Mobile County : “A tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.”

As the tornado moved north, it created more damage in Creola, including several downed trees.

Below are images and video of the damage in Saraland posted to Twitter Monday afternoon.

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Tornado damage in Saraland along U.S. 43 at the Plantation Motel… video from Kaylen Pipkin pic.twitter.com/njEqrjPd9Z

— James Spann (@spann) August 30, 2021

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unconfirmed tornado damage on highway 43 in saraland. @aldotcom #alwx pic.twitter.com/LLVzvRZlkc

— Tandra 💫 (@tandrareports) August 30, 2021

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Tornado flips over trailer in Saraland @MobileAlEMA @NWSMobile @WVTM13 #alwx pic.twitter.com/rNPdyT6cOD

— Brittany Decker (@BrittanyWVTM13) August 30, 2021

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the damage at plantation motel in saraland is pretty extensive. mattresses flipped, shower curtains blown outside and more. @aldotcom #alwx pic.twitter.com/TKsg7j7KLv

— Tandra 💫 (@tandrareports) August 30, 2021

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WATCH: Tornado touches down in Saraland Alabama

More video: https://t.co/WLqq1BSKwV pic.twitter.com/7FZbEKuvTE

— NBC 15 News (@mynbc15) August 30, 2021