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Tornado Warning 10, NWS Birmingham, AL

January 21, 2017Barbour County, Alabama

NWS Birmingham, AL issued this tornado warning at Jan 21, 2017, 9:23 AM CST for Barbour County, Alabama. It was in force for 52 min. 4 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The outline as issued, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued: Jan 21, 2017, 9:23 AM CST (15:23 UTC)
Expired: Jan 21, 2017, 10:15 AM CST
In force: 52 min
Issued by: NWS Birmingham, AL
Area: Storm-based polygon
Tornado: Radar indicated
Hail: 0.75 in

County Barbour County, AL

The radar

The Ft Rucker radar (KEOX), 40 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 15:23 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

What was reported inside it

Time	Report	Where	Remark
Jan 21, 9:30 AM CST	TORNADO	6 Nnw Clio, AL	A TORNADO OCCURRED IN PIKE COUNTY AND THE DAMAGE CONTINUED INTO BARBOUR COUNTY. THE TORNADO MOVED EASTWARD AND ENDED JUST EAST OF LOUISVILLE.
Jan 21, 9:30 AM CST	TORNADO	6 W Louisville, AL	A TORNADO OCCURRED IN PIKE COUNTY AND THE DAMAGE CONTINUED INTO BARBOUR COUNTY. THE TORNADO MOVED EASTWARD AND ENDED JUST EAST OF LOUISVILLE.
Jan 21, 9:32 AM CST	TSTM WND DMG	Louisville, AL	REPORTS OF TREES DOWN IN LOUISVILLE ALONG COUNTY ROAD 17. POSSIBLE TORNADO. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
Jan 21, 9:32 AM CST	TSTM WND DMG	Louisville, AL	REPORTS OF TREES DOWN IN LOUISVILLE. POSSIBLE TORNADO. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The watch it was issued in

The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.

Issued	Product	Office	Lasted
Jan 21, 3:56 AM CST	Tornado Watch	SPC	8 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Tallahassee Rgnl, FL (KTLH), launched 12:00Z, 3.4 hours before the alert went out and 186 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.

Skew-T log-p

Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.

Hodograph

The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.

Mixed-layer CAPE: 352 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN: -14 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL: 613 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear: 56 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity: 139 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity: 217 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter: 0.3
Supercell composite: 2.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

896 
WFUS54 KBMX 211523
TORBMX
ALC005-211630-
/O.NEW.KBMX.TO.W.0010.170121T1523Z-170121T1630Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
923 AM CST SAT JAN 21 2017

The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Barbour County in southeastern Alabama...

* Until 1030 AM CST

* At 923 AM CST, severe thunderstorms capable of producing both
  tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage were located
  along a line extending from near Pickett to 7 miles west of Ariton,
  moving east at 55 mph.

  HAZARD...Tornado. 

  SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. 

  IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
           shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. 
           Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree 
           damage is likely. 

* Locations impacted include...
  Eufaula, Clio, Clayton, Louisville, Gaino, Texasville, White Oak,
  Boot Hill, Richards Crossroads, Osco, Hawkinsville, Doster, Barbour
  County Public Lake Dam, Lakepoint Resort State Park, Blue Springs
  State Park, Tyler Crossroads, Clayton Municipal Airport, Millers
  Ford, Lugo and Baker Hill.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

&&

LAT...LON 3165 8572 3174 8570 3177 8567 3186 8568
      3191 8565 3207 8511 3206 8506 3197 8506
      3196 8509 3190 8511 3189 8513 3178 8514
      3176 8513 3177 8515 3174 8521 3170 8522
      3171 8541 3162 8542 3162 8575
TIME...MOT...LOC 1523Z 255DEG 46KT 3198 8572 3158 8584 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN

$$

87/GRANTHAM

6 follow-up statements

092 
WWUS54 KBMX 211536
SVSBMX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
936 AM CST SAT JAN 21 2017

ALC005-211630-
/O.CON.KBMX.TO.W.0010.000000T0000Z-170121T1630Z/
Barbour AL-
936 AM CST SAT JAN 21 2017

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1030 AM CST FOR BARBOUR
COUNTY...

At 936 AM CST, a severe squall line capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage was located along a
line extending from near Pickett to near Doster, moving east at 50
mph.

HAZARD...Tornado. 

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. 

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
         shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage 
         to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree damage is 
         likely. 

Locations impacted include...
Eufaula, Clio, Clayton, Louisville, Gaino, Texasville, White Oak,
Boot Hill, Richards Crossroads, Osco, Hawkinsville, Doster, Barbour
County Public Lake Dam, Lakepoint Resort State Park, Blue Springs
State Park, Tyler Crossroads, Clayton Municipal Airport, Millers
Ford, Lugo and Baker Hill.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

&&

LAT...LON 3165 8572 3174 8570 3177 8567 3186 8568
      3191 8565 3207 8511 3206 8506 3197 8506
      3196 8509 3190 8511 3189 8513 3178 8514
      3176 8513 3177 8515 3174 8521 3170 8522
      3171 8541 3162 8542 3162 8575
TIME...MOT...LOC 1536Z 261DEG 44KT 3195 8555 3162 8566 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN

$$

87/GRANTHAM

399 
WWUS54 KBMX 211539
SVSBMX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
939 AM CST SAT JAN 21 2017

ALC005-211630-
/O.CON.KBMX.TO.W.0010.000000T0000Z-170121T1630Z/
Barbour AL-
939 AM CST SAT JAN 21 2017

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1030 AM CST FOR BARBOUR
COUNTY...
        
At 939 AM CST, tornado producing storms were located along a line
extending from near Barbour County Public Lake Dam to near Doster,
moving east at 55 mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado. 

SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado. 

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
         shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage 
         to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree damage is 
         likely. 

Locations impacted include...
Eufaula, Clio, Clayton, Louisville, Gaino, Texasville, White Oak,
Boot Hill, Richards Crossroads, Osco, Hawkinsville, Doster, Barbour
County Public Lake Dam, Lakepoint Resort State Park, Blue Springs
State Park, Tyler Crossroads, Clayton Municipal Airport, Millers
Ford, Lugo and Baker Hill.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a
basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.

&&

LAT...LON 3165 8572 3174 8570 3177 8567 3186 8568
      3191 8565 3207 8511 3206 8506 3197 8506
      3196 8509 3190 8511 3189 8513 3178 8514
      3176 8513 3177 8515 3174 8521 3170 8522
      3171 8541 3162 8542 3162 8575
TIME...MOT...LOC 1539Z 255DEG 46KT 3196 8553 3163 8564 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...<.75IN

$$

87/GRANTHAM

294 
WWUS54 KBMX 211546
SVSBMX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
946 AM CST SAT JAN 21 2017

ALC005-211630-
/O.CON.KBMX.TO.W.0010.000000T0000Z-170121T1630Z/
Barbour AL-
946 AM CST SAT JAN 21 2017

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1030 AM CST FOR BARBOUR
COUNTY...
        
At 946 AM CST, tornado producing storms were located along a line
extending from Barbour County Public Lake Dam to near Blue Springs
State Park, moving east at 50 mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado. 

SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado. 

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
         shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage 
         to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree damage is 
         likely. 

Locations impacted include...
Eufaula, Clio, Clayton, Louisville, Gaino, Texasville, White Oak,
Richards Crossroads, Osco, Hawkinsville, Barbour County Public Lake
Dam, Lakepoint Resort State Park, Blue Springs State Park, Tyler
Crossroads, Clayton Municipal Airport, Millers Ford, Lugo, Baker
Hill, Twin Springs and Batesville.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a
basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.

&&

LAT...LON 3162 8563 3195 8551 3207 8511 3206 8506
      3197 8506 3196 8509 3190 8511 3189 8513
      3178 8514 3176 8513 3177 8515 3174 8521
      3170 8522 3171 8541 3162 8542
TIME...MOT...LOC 1546Z 258DEG 44KT 3196 8543 3163 8554 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...<.75IN

$$

87/GRANTHAM

904 
WWUS54 KBMX 211553
SVSBMX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
953 AM CST SAT JAN 21 2017

ALC005-211630-
/O.CON.KBMX.TO.W.0010.000000T0000Z-170121T1630Z/
Barbour AL-
953 AM CST SAT JAN 21 2017

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1030 AM CST FOR EASTERN
BARBOUR COUNTY...

At 953 AM CST, a severe squall line capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage was located along a
line extending from near Hawkinsville to near Blue Springs State
Park, moving east at 60 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado. 

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. 

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
         shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage 
         to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree damage is 
         likely. 

Locations impacted include...
Eufaula, Gaino, Texasville, White Oak, Richards Crossroads, Osco,
Hawkinsville, Lakepoint Resort State Park, Blue Springs State Park,
Millers Ford, Lugo, Baker Hill, Twin Springs and Batesville.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

&&

LAT...LON 3162 8555 3200 8535 3206 8515 3207 8511
      3206 8506 3197 8506 3196 8509 3190 8511
      3189 8513 3178 8514 3176 8513 3177 8515
      3174 8521 3170 8522 3171 8541 3162 8542
TIME...MOT...LOC 1553Z 257DEG 51KT 3197 8526 3163 8544 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN

$$

87/GRANTHAM

551 
WWUS54 KBMX 211603
SVSBMX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
1003 AM CST SAT JAN 21 2017

ALC005-211630-
/O.CON.KBMX.TO.W.0010.000000T0000Z-170121T1630Z/
Barbour AL-
1003 AM CST SAT JAN 21 2017

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1030 AM CST FOR
SOUTHEASTERN BARBOUR COUNTY...

At 1002 AM CST, a severe squall line capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage was located along a
line extending from Lakepoint Resort State Park to 6 miles southwest
of Richards Crossroads, moving east at 55 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado. 

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. 

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
         shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage 
         to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree damage is 
         likely. 

Locations impacted include...
Eufaula, Richards Crossroads, Osco, Lakepoint Resort State Park, Lugo
and Baker Hill.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

&&

LAT...LON 3202 8522 3206 8506 3197 8506 3196 8509
      3190 8511 3189 8513 3177 8514 3177 8515
      3174 8520 3170 8522 3171 8539 3165 8542
      3162 8542 3162 8544
TIME...MOT...LOC 1602Z 255DEG 46KT 3200 8513 3166 8531 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN

$$

87/GRANTHAM

304 
WWUS54 KBMX 211615
SVSBMX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
1015 AM CST SAT JAN 21 2017

ALC005-211625-
/O.CAN.KBMX.TO.W.0010.000000T0000Z-170121T1630Z/
Barbour AL-
1015 AM CST SAT JAN 21 2017

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN BARBOUR COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
    
The storms which prompted the warning have moved out of the area.
Therefore the warning has been cancelled.

A tornado watch remains in effect until 1100 AM CST for southeastern
Alabama.

LAT...LON 3202 8522 3206 8506 3197 8506 3196 8509
      3190 8511 3189 8513 3177 8514 3177 8515
      3174 8520 3170 8522 3171 8539 3165 8542
      3162 8542 3162 8544
TIME...MOT...LOC 1613Z 255DEG 46KT 3204 8496 3170 8514 

$$

87/GRANTHAM

The office that day

Everything else NWS Birmingham, AL issued on the same UTC day.

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Jan 21, 3:52 AM CST	Special Weather Statement	BMX	Dallas, Lowndes	38 min
Jan 21, 4:19 AM CST	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	BMX	Lowndes	41 min
Jan 21, 5:21 AM CST	Tornado Warning	BMX	Marengo	54 min
Jan 21, 7:02 AM CST	Tornado Warning	BMX	Autauga, Lowndes	43 min
Jan 21, 7:24 AM CST	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	BMX	Lowndes, Montgomery	51 min
Jan 21, 7:37 AM CST	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	BMX	Elmore	38 min
Jan 21, 7:50 AM CST	Areal Flood Advisory	BMX	Autauga, Elmore, Lowndes, Montgomery	3 hr
Jan 21, 7:52 AM CST	Tornado Warning	BMX	Elmore	38 min
Jan 21, 7:58 AM CST	Tornado Warning	BMX	Elmore	32 min
Jan 21, 8:07 AM CST	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	BMX	Coosa	23 min
Jan 21, 8:22 AM CST	Tornado Warning	BMX	Coosa, Elmore, Lee, Macon, Tallapoosa	53 min
Jan 21, 8:41 AM CST	Tornado Warning	BMX	Chambers, Lee, Macon	47 min
Jan 21, 8:47 AM CST	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	BMX	Pike	43 min
Jan 21, 8:58 AM CST	Tornado Warning	BMX	Pike	47 min

Nearby

Tornado Warnings in Alabama, 2017 Every tornado warning in 2017 Tornadoes in 2017

Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.