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Tornado Warning 92, NWS Birmingham, AL
NWS Birmingham, AL issued this tornado warning at Apr 11, 2008, 5:41 PM CDT for Bibb County, Chilton County, Perry 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 11, 2008, 5:41 PM CDT (22:41 UTC)
- Expired
- Apr 11, 2008, 6:30 PM CDT
- In force
- 49 min
- Issued by
- NWS Birmingham, AL
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
Counties Bibb County, AL, Chilton County, AL, Perry County, AL
The radar
The Birmingham radar (KBMX), 59 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 22:45 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 11, 3:07 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Watch | SPC | 8 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Birmingham, AL (KBMX), launched 12:00Z, 10.7 hours before the alert went out and 59 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
- 33 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -160 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 566 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 47 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 217 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 271 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.3
The text
As transmitted, in the capitals the NWS used until 2016.
000
WFUS54 KBMX 112241
TORBMX
ALC007-021-105-112330-
/O.NEW.KBMX.TO.W.0092.080411T2241Z-080411T2330Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
TORNADO WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BIRMINGHAM AL
541 PM CDT FRI APR 11 2008
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN BIRMINGHAM HAS ISSUED A
* TORNADO WARNING FOR...
SOUTHERN BIBB COUNTY IN CENTRAL ALABAMA...
THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF...CENTREVILLE...BRENT...
WEST CENTRAL CHILTON COUNTY IN CENTRAL ALABAMA...
NORTHERN PERRY COUNTY IN CENTRAL ALABAMA...
* UNTIL 630 PM CDT
* AT 541 PM CDT...THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE INDICATED A SEVERE
THUNDERSTORM CAPABLE OF PRODUCING A TORNADO 6 MILES WEST OF
ELLARDS...OR 14 MILES SOUTHWEST OF BRENT...MOVING EAST AT 30 MPH.
* THE TORNADO WILL BE NEAR...
BRENT BY 600 PM CDT...
8 MILES SOUTH OF CENTREVILLE BY 605 PM CDT...
9 MILES SOUTH OF SIX MILE BY 615 PM CDT...
7 MILES NORTH OF MAPLESVILLE BY 625 PM CDT...
IN ADDITION TO THE TORNADO...THIS STORM IS CAPABLE OF PRODUCING LARGE
HAIL AND DESTRUCTIVE STRAIGHT LINE WINDS.
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 900 PM CDT FRIDAY EVENING FOR
NORTHERN ALABAMA.
TO REPORT SEVERE WEATHER...
CALL 1-800-856-0758.
LAT...LON 3283 8742 3292 8742 3304 8689 3271 8688
3274 8742 3283 8743
TIME...MOT...LOC 2241Z 263DEG 29KT 3284 8732
$$
272 follow-up statements
000
WWUS54 KBMX 112251
SVSBMX
SEVERE WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BIRMINGHAM AL
550 PM CDT FRI APR 11 2008
ALC007-021-105-112330-
/O.CON.KBMX.TO.W.0092.000000T0000Z-080411T2330Z/
PERRY AL-CHILTON AL-BIBB AL-
550 PM CDT FRI APR 11 2008
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 630 PM CDT FOR SOUTHERN
BIBB...WEST CENTRAL CHILTON AND NORTHEASTERN PERRY COUNTIES...
AT 550 PM CDT...THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE RADAR CONTINUED TO
INDICATE A TORNADO. THIS TORNADO WAS LOCATED NEAR ELLARDS...OR
ABOUT 9 MILES SOUTHWEST OF BRENT...MOVING EAST AT 30 MPH.
THE TORNADO WILL BE NEAR...
6 MILES SOUTH OF BRENT BY 600 PM CDT...
BIBB COUNTY AIRPORT AND 8 MILES SOUTH OF CENTREVILLE BY 605 PM
CDT...
TRIO BY 615 PM CDT...
LAWLEY BY 620 PM CDT...
RANDOLPH BY 625 PM CDT...
IN ADDITION TO THE TORNADO...THIS STORM IS CAPABLE OF PRODUCING 3/4
INCH SIZE HAIL AND DESTRUCTIVE STRAIGHT LINE WINDS.
THE SAFEST PLACE TO BE DURING A TORNADO IS IN A BASEMENT. GET UNDER A
WORKBENCH OR OTHER PIECE OF STURDY FURNITURE. IF NO BASEMENT IS
AVAILABLE...SEEK SHELTER ON THE LOWEST FLOOR OF THE BUILDING IN AN
INTERIOR HALLWAY OR ROOM SUCH AS A CLOSET. USE BLANKETS OR PILLOWS TO
COVER YOUR BODY AND ALWAYS STAY AWAY FROM WINDOWS.
IF IN MOBILE HOMES OR VEHICLES...EVACUATE THEM AND GET INSIDE A
SUBSTANTIAL SHELTER. IF NO SHELTER IS AVAILABLE...LIE FLAT IN THE
NEAREST DITCH OR OTHER LOW SPOT AND COVER YOUR HEAD WITH YOUR HANDS.
LAT...LON 3304 8689 3283 8689 3271 8688 3274 8733
3293 8736
TIME...MOT...LOC 2250Z 263DEG 29KT 3285 8723
$$
27000
WWUS54 KBMX 112304
SVSBMX
SEVERE WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BIRMINGHAM AL
604 PM CDT FRI APR 11 2008
ALC007-021-105-112330-
/O.CON.KBMX.TO.W.0092.000000T0000Z-080411T2330Z/
PERRY AL-CHILTON AL-BIBB AL-
604 PM CDT FRI APR 11 2008
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 630 PM CDT FOR SOUTHERN
BIBB...WEST CENTRAL CHILTON AND NORTHEASTERN PERRY COUNTIES...
AT 604 PM CDT...THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE RADAR CONTINUED TO
INDICATE A TORNADO. THIS TORNADO WAS LOCATED NEAR HARRISBURG...OR
ABOUT 6 MILES SOUTH OF BRENT...MOVING EAST AT 30 MPH.
THE TORNADO WILL BE NEAR...
TRIO BY 610 PM CDT...
LAWLEY BY 620 PM CDT...
RANDOLPH BY 625 PM 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.
LAT...LON 3297 8724 3296 8721 3298 8720 3297 8717
3298 8716 3298 8713 3304 8689 3271 8688
3273 8722 3295 8725
TIME...MOT...LOC 2304Z 263DEG 29KT 3286 8710
$$
27The office that day
Everything else NWS Birmingham, AL issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 11, 9:54 AM CDT | Lake Wind Advisory | BMX | Autauga, Barbour, Bibb, Blount, Bullock, Calhoun and 33 more | 8 hr |
| Apr 11, 12:10 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | BMX | Fayette, Marion, Walker, Winston | 35 min |
| Apr 11, 12:52 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | BMX | Walker, Winston | 38 min |
| Apr 11, 1:25 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Lamar, Marion | 50 min |
| Apr 11, 1:53 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Fayette, Lamar, Marion, Walker, Winston | 52 min |
| Apr 11, 1:56 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Fayette, Lamar, Pickens | 49 min |
| Apr 11, 2:14 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | BMX | Fayette, Marion, Walker, Winston | 46 min |
| Apr 11, 2:23 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Jefferson, Tuscaloosa, Walker | 52 min |
| Apr 11, 2:28 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Marengo | 47 min |
| Apr 11, 2:38 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | BMX | Winston | 22 min |
| Apr 11, 2:39 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Fayette, Lamar, Pickens | 51 min |
| Apr 11, 2:50 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Fayette, Pickens, Tuscaloosa, Walker, Winston | 40 min |
| Apr 11, 2:56 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Bibb, Dallas, Hale, Marengo, Perry | 49 min |
| Apr 11, 3:05 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | BMX | Fayette, Pickens, Tuscaloosa | 25 min |
| Apr 11, 3:24 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Greene, Pickens, Sumter, Tuscaloosa | 51 min |
| Apr 11, 3:30 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Fayette, Jefferson, Tuscaloosa, Walker | 45 min |
| Apr 11, 3:41 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Blount, Walker | 19 min |
| Apr 11, 3:44 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Bibb, Chilton, Jefferson, Perry, Shelby | 61 min |
| Apr 11, 3:50 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | BMX | Jefferson, Tuscaloosa, Walker | 40 min |
| Apr 11, 3:52 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Calhoun, Cherokee, Etowah, St. Clair | 38 min |
| Apr 11, 4:01 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | BMX | Calhoun, Cherokee, Etowah, St. Clair | 44 min |
| Apr 11, 4:07 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Blount, Etowah | 38 min |
| Apr 11, 4:18 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | BMX | Blount, Jefferson, St. Clair | 42 min |
| Apr 11, 4:22 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Bibb, Greene, Hale, Perry, Sumter, Tuscaloosa | 53 min |
| Apr 11, 4:34 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Jefferson, St. Clair, Shelby, Talladega | 41 min |
| Apr 11, 4:37 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Jefferson, Tuscaloosa, Walker | 23 min |
| Apr 11, 4:42 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Bibb, Chilton, Hale, Jefferson, Perry, Shelby and 1 more | 48 min |
| Apr 11, 4:42 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | BMX | Calhoun, Cherokee, Etowah | 33 min |
| Apr 11, 4:56 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | BMX | Blount, Calhoun, Etowah, St. Clair | 24 min |
| Apr 11, 5:27 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Bibb, Hale, Perry, Tuscaloosa | 48 min |
| Apr 11, 6:24 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | BMX | Bibb, Chilton, Perry | 51 min |
| Apr 11, 6:46 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | BMX | Clay, Talladega | 29 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.