Alert archive / Alabama / Tornado Warnings in 2006
Tornado Warning 40, NWS Birmingham, AL
NWS Birmingham, AL issued this tornado warning at Apr 8, 2006, 1:42 AM CDT for Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was in force for 48 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 8, 2006, 1:42 AM CDT (06:42 UTC)
- Expired
- Apr 8, 2006, 2:30 AM CDT
- In force
- 48 min
- Issued by
- NWS Birmingham, AL
- Area
- Counties, with a storm outline in the text
County Tuscaloosa County, AL
The radar
The Birmingham radar (KBMX), 58 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 06:42 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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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 7, 7:28 PM CDT | Tornado Watch | SPC | 9 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Birmingham, AL (KBMX), launched 00:00Z, 6.7 hours before the alert went out and 57 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
- 578 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -120 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1683 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 59 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 156 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 269 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.1
- Supercell composite
- 0.9
The text
As transmitted, in the capitals the NWS used until 2016.
000
WFUS54 KBMX 080642
TORBMX
ALC125-080730-
/O.NEW.KBMX.TO.W.0040.060408T0642Z-060408T0730Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
TORNADO WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BIRMINGHAM AL
142 AM CDT SAT APR 8 2006
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN BIRMINGHAM HAS ISSUED A
* TORNADO WARNING FOR...
SOUTHERN TUSCALOOSA COUNTY IN WEST CENTRAL ALABAMA
THIS INCLUDES THE AREAS OF...TUSCALOOSA...NORTHPORT...HOLT
* UNTIL 230 AM CDT
* AT 139 AM CDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM CAPABLE OF PRODUCING A TORNADO 20 MILES
SOUTHWEST OF NORTHPORT...MOVING NORTHEAST AT 60 MPH.
* THE TORNADO IS EXPECTED TO BE NEAR...
HOLT...TUSCALOOSA AND 6 MILES SOUTHEAST OF NORTHPORT BY 200 AM CDT
BROOKWOOD BY 210 AM CDT
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 400 AM CDT SATURDAY MORNING
FOR NORTHERN ALABAMA.
TO REPORT SEVERE WEATHER...
CALL 1-800-856-0758.
LAT...LON 3342 8729 3340 8723 3330 8716 3327 8708
3325 8716 3321 8718 3315 8730 3303 8735
3302 8771 3304 8772 3304 8782 3313 8784
$$
032 follow-up statements
000
WWUS54 KBMX 080702 RRA
SVSBMX
SEVERE WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BIRMINGHAM AL
201 AM CDT SAT APR 8 2006
ALC125-080730-
/O.CON.KBMX.TO.W.0040.000000T0000Z-060408T0730Z/
TUSCALOOSA AL-
201 AM CDT SAT APR 8 2006
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 230 AM CDT FOR SOUTHERN
TUSCALOOSA COUNTY...
AT 158 AM CDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR CONTINUED TO
INDICATE A TORNADO. THIS TORNADO WAS LOCATED 13 MILES SOUTH OF
HOLT...MOVING EAST AT 60 MPH.
THE SAFEST PLACE TO BE DURING A TORNADO IS IN A BASEMENT. GET UNDER A
WORKBENCH OR OTHER PIECE OF STURDY FURNITURE. IF NO BASEMENT IS
AVAILABLE...SEEK SHELTER ON THE LOWEST FLOOR OF THE BUILDING IN AN
INTERIOR HALLWAY OR ROOM SUCH AS A CLOSET. USE BLANKETS OR PILLOWS TO
COVER YOUR BODY AND ALWAYS STAY AWAY FROM WINDOWS.
IF IN MOBILE HOMES OR VEHICLES...EVACUATE THEM AND GET INSIDE A
SUBSTANTIAL SHELTER. IF NO SHELTER IS AVAILABLE...LIE FLAT IN THE
NEAREST DITCH OR OTHER LOW SPOT AND COVER YOUR HEAD WITH YOUR HANDS.
A TORNADO WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 400 AM CDT SATURDAY MORNING
FOR NORTHERN ALABAMA.
LAT...LON 3342 8729 3340 8723 3330 8716 3327 8708
3325 8716 3321 8718 3315 8730 3303 8735
3302 8771 3304 8772 3304 8782 3313 8784
$$
03000
WWUS54 KBMX 080703
SVSBMX
SEVERE WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BIRMINGHAM AL
203 AM CDT SAT APR 8 2006
ALC125-080730-
/O.CON.KBMX.TO.W.0040.000000T0000Z-060408T0730Z/
TUSCALOOSA AL-
203 AM CDT SAT APR 8 2006
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 230 AM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN TUSCALOOSA COUNTY...
AT 158 AM CDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR CONTINUED TO
INDICATE A TORNADO. THIS TORNADO WAS LOCATED 12 MILES SOUTH OF
HOLT...MOVING NORTHEAST AT 60 MPH.
OTHER LOCATIONS IN THE WARNING INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO
BROOKWOOD.
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 400 AM CDT SATURDAY MORNING
FOR NORTHERN ALABAMA.
LAT...LON 3333 8735 3335 8726 3330 8716 3327 8708
3325 8716 3321 8718 3315 8730 3303 8735
3302 8760 3309 8758 3311 8760 3320 8763
$$
KNS/99The office that day
Everything else NWS Birmingham, AL issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 7, 8:20 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | BMX | Marion | 55 min |
| Apr 7, 9:16 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Lamar, Marion | 29 min |
| Apr 7, 9:36 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | BMX | Marion | 39 min |
| Apr 7, 9:55 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Winston | 65 min |
| Apr 7, 10:07 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | BMX | Winston | 38 min |
| Apr 7, 10:35 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Fayette, Lamar, Marion | 55 min |
| Apr 7, 10:47 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | BMX | Fayette, Marion | 43 min |
| Apr 7, 11:01 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Winston | 59 min |
| Apr 7, 11:10 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | BMX | Winston | 35 min |
| Apr 7, 11:34 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Marion, Walker | 56 min |
| Apr 7, 11:55 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Fayette, Lamar | 50 min |
| Apr 7, 11:57 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Winston | 33 min |
| Apr 8, 12:01 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Pickens | 59 min |
| Apr 8, 12:13 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | BMX | Blount | 17 min |
| Apr 8, 12:28 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Walker, Winston | 62 min |
| Apr 8, 12:39 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Tuscaloosa | 66 min |
| Apr 8, 12:50 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | BMX | Blount | 55 min |
| Apr 8, 12:58 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | BMX | Jefferson | 47 min |
| Apr 8, 12:59 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | BMX | Cherokee | 12 min |
| Apr 8, 1:25 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Greene | 35 min |
| Apr 8, 1:30 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Pickens | 30 min |
| Apr 8, 1:32 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Sumter | 28 min |
| Apr 8, 1:33 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Cherokee, Etowah | 46 min |
| Apr 8, 1:35 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | BMX | Greene | 15 min |
| Apr 8, 1:36 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | St. Clair | 24 min |
| Apr 8, 1:45 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Shelby | 15 min |
| Apr 8, 1:48 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Hale | 27 min |
| Apr 8, 1:52 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Calhoun, Cherokee, Cleburne | 38 min |
| Apr 8, 1:59 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | St. Clair, Talladega | 31 min |
| Apr 8, 2:05 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | BMX | Calhoun, Cleburne | 40 min |
| Apr 8, 2:06 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Bibb | 39 min |
| Apr 8, 2:09 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | BMX | Clay, Talladega | 36 min |
| Apr 8, 2:23 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Perry | 19 min |
| Apr 8, 2:45 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Bibb | 30 min |
| Apr 8, 9:18 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Elmore, Montgomery | 27 min |
| Apr 8, 9:31 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Pike | 41 min |
| Apr 8, 9:47 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Bullock | 28 min |
| Apr 8, 10:35 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Pike | 40 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; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.