Alabama highway patrol car badly smashed as supercell tornado sweeps southern state

A severe storm with radar confirmed tornadoes is hitting Alabama on March 25, with reports of damage coming from across the north-eastern portions of the state.

A severe storm with radar confirmed tornadoes is hitting Alabama on March 25, with reports of damage coming from across the north-eastern portions of the state.

"This is a particularly dangerous situation.

Take cover now!" the National Weather Service warned after declaring a rare tornado emergency.

This harrowing footage by Nick Glenn shows a state highway patrol car that was smashed badly by the tornado.

The condition of the officer is unknown.