Alert archive / Alabama / Tornado Warnings in 2005
Tornado Warning 32, NWS Birmingham, AL
NWS Birmingham, AL issued this tornado warning at Mar 27, 2005, 2:34 PM CST for Montgomery County, Alabama. It was in force for 41 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
- Mar 27, 2005, 2:34 PM CST (20:34 UTC)
- Expired
- Mar 27, 2005, 3:15 PM CST
- In force
- 41 min
- Issued by
- NWS Birmingham, AL
- Area
- Counties, with a storm outline in the text
County Montgomery County, AL
The nearest sounding before it
Birmingham, AL (KBMX), launched 12:00Z, 8.6 hours before the alert went out and 110 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
- 257 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -180 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 589 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 60 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 226 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 263 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 1.3
The text
As transmitted, in the capitals the NWS used until 2016.
000
WFUS54 KBMX 272034
TORBMX
ALC101-272115-
/O.NEW.KBMX.TO.W.0032.050327T2034Z-050327T2115Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
TORNADO WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BIRMINGHAM AL
234 PM CST SUN MAR 27 2005
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN BIRMINGHAM HAS ISSUED A
* TORNADO WARNING FOR...
NORTHERN MONTGOMERY COUNTY IN SOUTH CENTRAL ALABAMA
THIS INCLUDES THE CITY OF MONTGOMERY
* UNTIL 315 PM CST
* AT 230 PM CST...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM CAPABLE OF PRODUCING A TORNADO 14 MILES
SOUTHWEST OF DANNELLY FIELD...OR ABOUT NEAR HAYNEVILLE...MOVING
NORTHEAST AT 40 MPH.
* THE TORNADO IS EXPECTED TO BE NEAR...
DANNELLY FIELD BY 245 PM CST
SNOWDOUN BY 250 PM CST
MONTGOMERY BY 255 PM CST
THE SAFEST PLACE TO BE DURING A TORNADO IS IN A BASEMENT. GET UNDER A
WORKBENCH OR OTHER PIECE OF STURDY FURNITURE. IF NO BASEMENT IS
AVAILABLE...SEEK SHELTER ON THE LOWEST FLOOR OF THE BUILDING IN AN
INTERIOR HALLWAY OR ROOM SUCH AS A CLOSET. USE BLANKETS OR PILLOWS TO
COVER YOUR BODY AND ALWAYS STAY AWAY FROM WINDOWS.
IF IN MOBILE HOMES OR VEHICLES...EVACUATE THEM AND GET INSIDE A
SUBSTANTIAL SHELTER. IF NO SHELTER IS AVAILABLE...LIE FLAT IN THE
NEAREST DITCH OR OTHER LOW SPOT AND COVER YOUR HEAD WITH YOUR HANDS.
A TORNADO WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 500 PM CST SUNDAY AFTERNOON
FOR SOUTHEAST ALABAMA. A TORNADO WATCH ALSO REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL
500 PM CST SUNDAY AFTERNOON FOR NORTHERN ALABAMA.
TO REPORT SEVERE WEATHER...
CALL 1-800-856-0758.
LAT...LON 3212 8640 3225 8640 3229 8649 3229 8649
3245 8620 3243 8619 3244 8617 3241 8611
3241 8602 3235 8600 3231 8596 3230 8597
3212 8640
$$2 follow-up statements
000
WWUS54 KBMX 272047
SVSBMX
SEVERE WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BIRMINGHAM AL
247 PM CST SUN MAR 27 2005
ALC101-272115-
/O.CON.KBMX.TO.W.0032.000000T0000Z-050327T2115Z/
MONTGOMERY AL-
247 PM CST SUN MAR 27 2005
...A TORNADO WARNING CONTINUES UNTIL 315 PM CST FOR NORTHERN
MONTGOMERY COUNTY...
AT 244 PM CST...LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT REPORTED A TORNADO. THIS
TORNADO WAS LOCATED NEAR DANNELLY FIELD...OR ABOUT 9 MILES NORTHEAST
OF HAYNEVILLE...MOVING NORTHEAST AT 40 MPH.
OTHER LOCATIONS IN THE WARNING INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO
PINTLALA...SNOWDOUN...MONTGOMERY AND MOUNT MEIGS.
THE SAFEST PLACE TO BE DURING A TORNADO IS IN A BASEMENT. GET UNDER A
WORKBENCH OR OTHER PIECE OF STURDY FURNITURE. IF NO BASEMENT IS
AVAILABLE...SEEK SHELTER ON THE LOWEST FLOOR OF THE BUILDING IN AN
INTERIOR HALLWAY OR ROOM SUCH AS A CLOSET. USE BLANKETS OR PILLOWS TO
COVER YOUR BODY AND ALWAYS STAY AWAY FROM WINDOWS.
IF IN MOBILE HOMES OR VEHICLES...EVACUATE THEM AND GET INSIDE A
SUBSTANTIAL SHELTER. IF NO SHELTER IS AVAILABLE...LIE FLAT IN THE
NEAREST DITCH OR OTHER LOW SPOT AND COVER YOUR HEAD WITH YOUR HANDS.
A TORNADO WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 500 PM CST SUNDAY AFTERNOON
FOR SOUTHEAST ALABAMA. A TORNADO WATCH ALSO REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL
500 PM CST SUNDAY AFTERNOON FOR NORTHERN ALABAMA.
LAT...LON 3212 8640 3225 8640 3229 8649 3229 8649
3245 8620 3243 8619 3244 8617 3241 8611
3241 8602 3235 8600 3231 8596 3230 8597
3212 8640
$$000
WWUS54 KBMX 272104
SVSBMX
SEVERE WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BIRMINGHAM AL
302 PM CST SUN MAR 27 2005
ALC101-272115-
/O.CON.KBMX.TO.W.0032.000000T0000Z-050327T2115Z/
MONTGOMERY AL-
302 PM CST SUN MAR 27 2005
...A TORNADO WARNING CONTINUES UNTIL 315 PM CST FOR NORTHERN
MONTGOMERY COUNTY...
AT 300 PM CST...LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT REPORTED A TORNADO. THIS IS A
VERY DANGEROUS STORM...WHICH IS ALSO PRODUCING EXTREMELY LARGE HAIL.
THIS TORNADO WAS LOCATED NEAR MOUNT MEIGS...OR ABOUT 12 MILES EAST
OF MONTGOMERY...MOVING NORTHEAST AT 55 MPH.
THE TORNADO WILL OTHERWISE REMAIN OVER MAINLY RURAL AREAS OF THE
INDICATED COUNTY.
THE SAFEST PLACE TO BE DURING A TORNADO IS IN A BASEMENT. GET UNDER A
WORKBENCH OR OTHER PIECE OF STURDY FURNITURE. IF NO BASEMENT IS
AVAILABLE...SEEK SHELTER ON THE LOWEST FLOOR OF THE BUILDING IN AN
INTERIOR HALLWAY OR ROOM SUCH AS A CLOSET. USE BLANKETS OR PILLOWS TO
COVER YOUR BODY AND ALWAYS STAY AWAY FROM WINDOWS.
IF IN MOBILE HOMES OR VEHICLES...EVACUATE THEM AND GET INSIDE A
SUBSTANTIAL SHELTER. IF NO SHELTER IS AVAILABLE...LIE FLAT IN THE
NEAREST DITCH OR OTHER LOW SPOT AND COVER YOUR HEAD WITH YOUR HANDS.
A TORNADO WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 500 PM CST SUNDAY AFTERNOON
FOR SOUTHEAST ALABAMA. A TORNADO WATCH ALSO REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL
500 PM CST SUNDAY AFTERNOON FOR NORTHERN ALABAMA.
LAT...LON 3212 8640 3225 8640 3229 8649 3229 8649
3245 8620 3243 8619 3244 8617 3241 8611
3241 8602 3235 8600 3231 8596 3230 8597
3212 8640
$$
12/SIRMONThe office that day
Everything else NWS Birmingham, AL issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 26, 6:03 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Russell | 27 min |
| Mar 26, 6:22 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Autauga, Lowndes | 38 min |
| Mar 26, 7:02 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Marengo | 28 min |
| Mar 26, 7:19 PM CST | Tornado Warning | BMX | Marengo | 26 min |
| Mar 26, 7:51 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Dallas | 39 min |
| Mar 26, 8:18 PM CST | Tornado Warning | BMX | Dallas | 27 min |
| Mar 26, 10:10 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Sumter | 50 min |
| Mar 26, 10:58 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Sumter | 47 min |
| Mar 27, 12:39 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Montgomery | 36 min |
| Mar 27, 2:24 AM CST | Tornado Warning | BMX | Barbour | 36 min |
| Mar 27, 2:25 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Russell | 35 min |
| Mar 27, 2:26 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Dallas | 34 min |
| Mar 27, 2:35 AM CST | Flash Flood Warning | BMX | Russell | 115 min |
| Mar 27, 2:45 AM CST | Flash Flood Warning | BMX | Montgomery | 2 hr |
| Mar 27, 3:06 AM CST | Tornado Warning | BMX | Montgomery, Pike | 24 min |
| Mar 27, 3:30 AM CST | Tornado Warning | BMX | Pike | 18 min |
| Mar 27, 3:35 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Bullock | 25 min |
| Mar 27, 3:54 AM CST | Flash Flood Warning | BMX | Bullock | 2 hr |
| Mar 27, 4:21 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Barbour | 24 min |
| Mar 27, 4:24 AM CST | Flash Flood Warning | BMX | Russell | 2 hr |
| Mar 27, 10:41 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Lowndes | 19 min |
| Mar 27, 11:20 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Autauga, Elmore | 40 min |
| Mar 27, 11:43 AM CST | Tornado Warning | BMX | Elmore | 32 min |
| Mar 27, 11:57 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Tallapoosa | 48 min |
| Mar 27, 12:14 PM CST | Tornado Warning | BMX | Tallapoosa | 31 min |
| Mar 27, 12:20 PM CST | Tornado Warning | BMX | Chambers | 40 min |
| Mar 27, 12:36 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Dallas | 24 min |
| Mar 27, 12:54 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Autauga | 51 min |
| Mar 27, 2:00 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Lowndes | 60 min |
| Mar 27, 2:16 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Elmore | 29 min |
| Mar 27, 2:26 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Tallapoosa | 49 min |
| Mar 27, 2:26 PM CST | Tornado Warning | BMX | Lowndes | 34 min |
| Mar 27, 2:53 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Lowndes | 37 min |
| Mar 27, 2:56 PM CST | Tornado Warning | BMX | Elmore, Macon | 34 min |
| Mar 27, 3:07 PM CST | Tornado Warning | BMX | Lowndes | 23 min |
| Mar 27, 3:12 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Tallapoosa | 33 min |
| Mar 27, 3:14 PM CST | Tornado Warning | BMX | Montgomery | 46 min |
| Mar 27, 3:29 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Etowah | 46 min |
| Mar 27, 3:49 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Elmore, Macon | 41 min |
| Mar 27, 3:52 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Pike | 23 min |
| Mar 27, 3:58 PM CST | Flash Flood Warning | BMX | Montgomery | 2 hr |
| Mar 27, 3:59 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Lowndes, Macon, Montgomery | 31 min |
| Mar 27, 4:00 PM CST | Flash Flood Warning | BMX | Macon | 2 hr |
| Mar 27, 4:02 PM CST | Flash Flood Warning | BMX | Chambers, Lee, Macon, Tallapoosa | 118 min |
| Mar 27, 4:02 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Tallapoosa | 28 min |
| Mar 27, 4:09 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Barbour, Bullock | 36 min |
| Mar 27, 4:15 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Cherokee, Etowah | 30 min |
| Mar 27, 4:22 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Lee | 23 min |
| Mar 27, 4:28 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Elmore, Macon, Montgomery | 32 min |
| Mar 27, 4:30 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Chambers | 45 min |
| Mar 27, 4:32 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Russell | 28 min |
| Mar 27, 4:51 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Montgomery | 24 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.