Alert archive / Alabama / Tornado Warnings in 2003
Tornado Warning 81, NWS Birmingham, AL
NWS Birmingham, AL issued this tornado warning at Apr 25, 2003, 4:56 PM CDT for Cherokee County, Lee County, Alabama. It was in force for 49 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Apr 25, 2003, 4:56 PM CDT (21:56 UTC)
- Expired
- Apr 25, 2003, 5:45 PM CDT
- In force
- 49 min
- Issued by
- NWS Birmingham, AL
- Area
- Counties, with a storm outline in the text
Counties Cherokee County, AL, Lee County, AL
The watch it was issued in
The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.
| Issued | Product | Office | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 25, 12:45 PM CDT | Tornado Watch | SPC | 5 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Peachtre/Fal Fld, GA (KFFC), launched 12:00Z, 9.9 hours before the alert went out and 121 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 939 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 43 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 257 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 476 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted, in the capitals the NWS used until 2016.
569
WFUS54 KBMX 252156 RRA
TORBHM
ALC019-252245-
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
TORNADO WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BIRMINGHAM AL
455 PM CDT FRI APR 25 2003
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN BIRMINGHAM HAS ISSUED A
* TORNADO WARNING FOR...
CHEROKEE COUNTY IN NORTHEAST ALABAMA
* UNTIL 545 PM CDT
* AT 455 PM CDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A
TORNADO 7 MILES WEST OF SAND ROCK...MOVING EAST AT 25 MPH.
* LOCATIONS NEAR THE PATH OF THIS TORNADO INCLUDE...CEDAR BLUFF...
CENTRE...GAYLESVILLE...LEESBURG AND SAND ROCK.
THIS STORM SHOWS STRONG ROTATION AND MAY PRODUCE A TORNADO AT ANY
TIME. DO NOT WAIT. GO TO A SAFE PLACE NOW PUT AS MANY WALLS BETWEEN
YOU AND THE OUTSIDE AS POSSIBLE.
THIS IS AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AND LIFE THREATENING SITUATION.
EVACUATE MOBILE HOMES...GO TO A STURDY BUILDING. MOVE TO AN INTERIOR
ROOM ON THE LOWEST FLOOR OR A BASEMENT. STAY AWAY FROM WINDOWS.
CALL 1-800-856-0758 TO REPORT SEVERE WEATHER.
LAT...LON 3435 8548 3434 8547 3413 8543 3414 8584
3425 8584 3433 8569 3434 8549
$$1 follow-up statement
571
WFUS54 KBMX 252156
TORBHM
ALC081-252245-
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
TORNADO WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BIRMINGHAM AL
456 PM CDT FRI APR 25 2003
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN BIRMINGHAM HAS ISSUED A
* TORNADO WARNING FOR...
LEE COUNTY IN EAST CENTRAL ALABAMA
* UNTIL 545 PM CDT
* AT 456 PM CDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A
TORNADO 6 MILES SOUTHWEST OF LOACHAPOKA...MOVING EAST AT 40 MPH.
* LOCATIONS NEAR THE PATH OF THIS TORNADO
INCLUDE...AUBURN...LOACHAPOKA...SALEM AND SMITHS.
THIS IS A DANGEROUS STORM. IF YOU ARE IN ITS PATH...SEEK SHELTER NOW.
STAY AWAY FROM WINDOWS.
CALL 1-800-856-0758 TO REPORT SEVERE WEATHER.
LAT...LON 3244 8535 3245 8543 3251 8544 3251 8551
3263 8569 3265 8510 3253 8499 3253 8505
3249 8506 3248 8533
$$The office that day
Everything else NWS Birmingham, AL issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 24, 8:18 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Sumter | 42 min |
| Apr 24, 10:22 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | BMX | Greene, Sumter | 4 hr |
| Apr 24, 10:57 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Sumter | 33 min |
| Apr 24, 11:20 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | BMX | Sumter | 10 min |
| Apr 24, 11:28 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Greene, Sumter | 32 min |
| Apr 24, 11:36 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Marengo | 39 min |
| Apr 24, 11:46 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Hale | 29 min |
| Apr 24, 11:50 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | BMX | Hale | 4 hr |
| Apr 25, 12:05 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | BMX | Sumter | 25 min |
| Apr 25, 12:08 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | BMX | Bibb, Shelby | 4 hr |
| Apr 25, 12:30 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | BMX | Sumter | 15 min |
| Apr 25, 12:31 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | BMX | Marengo | 44 min |
| Apr 25, 1:12 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | BMX | Chilton, Perry | 4 hr |
| Apr 25, 1:58 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | BMX | Greene, Sumter | 2 hr |
| Apr 25, 3:05 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | BMX | Montgomery | 40 min |
| Apr 25, 12:26 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | BMX | Greene, Sumter | 34 min |
| Apr 25, 12:54 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | BMX | Hale | 51 min |
| Apr 25, 12:59 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | BMX | Greene | 31 min |
| Apr 25, 1:30 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | BMX | Greene | 30 min |
| Apr 25, 1:42 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | BMX | Hale | 48 min |
| Apr 25, 1:44 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | BMX | Bibb, Perry | 31 min |
| Apr 25, 2:13 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | BMX | Bibb, Perry | 47 min |
| Apr 25, 2:35 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | BMX | Chilton | 55 min |
| Apr 25, 2:40 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Hale | 35 min |
| Apr 25, 2:46 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | BMX | Hale | 29 min |
| Apr 25, 2:56 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | BMX | Perry | 49 min |
| Apr 25, 3:00 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Bibb | 30 min |
| Apr 25, 3:18 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Coosa | 42 min |
| Apr 25, 3:21 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Autauga | 24 min |
| Apr 25, 3:26 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | BMX | Dallas | 49 min |
| Apr 25, 3:32 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Elmore | 58 min |
| Apr 25, 3:33 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Chilton | 27 min |
| Apr 25, 3:43 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | BMX | Elmore | 47 min |
| Apr 25, 3:48 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | BMX | Autauga | 57 min |
| Apr 25, 3:51 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Hale, Marengo, Perry | 39 min |
| Apr 25, 4:16 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Dallas | 44 min |
| Apr 25, 4:18 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Cherokee | 27 min |
| Apr 25, 4:18 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | BMX | Tallapoosa | 42 min |
| Apr 25, 4:28 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Jefferson, St. Clair | 47 min |
| Apr 25, 4:29 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Elmore | 31 min |
| Apr 25, 4:31 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | BMX | Montgomery | 44 min |
| Apr 25, 4:38 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Marengo | 37 min |
| Apr 25, 4:38 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | BMX | Blount, Etowah | 52 min |
| Apr 25, 4:41 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | BMX | Macon | 49 min |
| Apr 25, 4:43 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Lee | 47 min |
| Apr 25, 4:44 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Autauga | 31 min |
| Apr 25, 4:47 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Chambers | 28 min |
| Apr 25, 4:47 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | BMX | Calhoun, St. Clair, Talladega | 43 min |
| Apr 25, 4:49 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | BMX | Dallas | 26 min |
| Apr 25, 4:58 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Elmore | 47 min |
| Apr 25, 5:09 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | BMX | Montgomery | 51 min |
| Apr 25, 5:12 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | BMX | Dallas | 33 min |
| Apr 25, 5:12 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | BMX | Russell | 48 min |
| Apr 25, 5:15 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Marengo | 45 min |
| Apr 25, 5:20 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | BMX | Bullock | 40 min |
| Apr 25, 5:26 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | BMX | Marengo | 34 min |
| Apr 25, 5:26 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | BMX | Macon | 49 min |
| Apr 25, 5:29 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | BMX | Lowndes | 46 min |
| Apr 25, 5:45 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Dallas | 30 min |
| Apr 25, 5:54 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | BMX | Cherokee | 21 min |
| Apr 25, 6:00 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Marengo | 45 min |
| Apr 25, 6:00 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | BMX | Bullock, Russell | 45 min |
| Apr 25, 6:06 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Montgomery | 39 min |
| Apr 25, 6:12 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Lowndes | 33 min |
| Apr 25, 6:12 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | BMX | Barbour | 48 min |
| Apr 25, 6:18 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Autauga, Dallas | 42 min |
| Apr 25, 6:20 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | BMX | Montgomery | 25 min |
| Apr 25, 6:40 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | BMX | Russell | 35 min |
| Apr 25, 6:42 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Lowndes | 63 min |
| Apr 25, 6:45 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Bullock, Macon | 45 min |
| Apr 25, 6:45 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | BMX | Montgomery | 45 min |
| Apr 25, 6:57 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Pike | 33 min |
| Apr 25, 6:58 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Barbour | 62 min |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive.