Alert archive / Alabama / Tornado Warnings in 2018
Tornado Warning 16, NWS Birmingham, AL
NWS Birmingham, AL issued this tornado warning at Apr 22, 2018, 3:25 PM CDT for Barbour County, Alabama. It was in force for 35 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 22, 2018, 3:25 PM CDT (20:25 UTC)
- Expired
- Apr 22, 2018, 4:00 PM CDT
- In force
- 35 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), 43 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:26 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
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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 22, 2:55 PM CDT | Tornado Watch | SPC | 8 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Tallahassee Rgnl, FL (KTLH), launched 12:00Z, 8.4 hours before the alert went out and 175 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
- 640 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 29 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 265 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 347 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.2
The text
As transmitted.
423
WFUS54 KBMX 222025
TORBMX
ALC005-222100-
/O.NEW.KBMX.TO.W.0016.180422T2025Z-180422T2100Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
325 PM CDT SUN APR 22 2018
The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southeastern Barbour County in southeastern Alabama...
* Until 400 PM CDT
* At 325 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Richards Crossroads, or 9 miles northwest of
Abbeville, moving northeast at 20 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...
Osco, Richards Crossroads 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 3171 8535 3190 8527 3186 8514 3183 8514
3183 8513 3179 8513 3178 8514 3177 8513
3177 8515 3175 8518 3174 8521 3171 8521
3170 8522
TIME...MOT...LOC 2025Z 205DEG 17KT 3169 8532
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
055 follow-up statements
637
WWUS54 KBMX 222036
SVSBMX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
336 PM CDT SUN APR 22 2018
ALC005-222100-
/O.CON.KBMX.TO.W.0016.000000T0000Z-180422T2100Z/
Barbour AL-
336 PM CDT SUN APR 22 2018
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 400 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN BARBOUR COUNTY...
At 336 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Richards Crossroads, or 12 miles north of Abbeville,
moving northeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Osco, Richards Crossroads and Baker Hill.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3171 8535 3190 8527 3186 8514 3183 8514
3183 8513 3179 8513 3178 8514 3177 8513
3177 8515 3175 8518 3174 8521 3171 8521
3170 8522
TIME...MOT...LOC 2036Z 205DEG 17KT 3174 8529
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
05747
WWUS54 KBMX 222043
SVSBMX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
343 PM CDT SUN APR 22 2018
ALC005-222100-
/O.CON.KBMX.TO.W.0016.000000T0000Z-180422T2100Z/
Barbour AL-
343 PM CDT SUN APR 22 2018
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 400 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN BARBOUR COUNTY...
At 343 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Richards Crossroads, or 11 miles southwest of
Eufaula, moving northeast at 20 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...
Osco, Richards Crossroads 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 3190 8527 3186 8514 3183 8514 3183 8513
3181 8513 3175 8518 3174 8521 3172 8521
3175 8533
TIME...MOT...LOC 2043Z 205DEG 17KT 3177 8528
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
05838
WWUS54 KBMX 222048
SVSBMX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
348 PM CDT SUN APR 22 2018
ALC005-222100-
/O.CON.KBMX.TO.W.0016.000000T0000Z-180422T2100Z/
Barbour AL-
348 PM CDT SUN APR 22 2018
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 400 PM CDT FOR EAST
CENTRAL BARBOUR COUNTY...
At 348 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Richards Crossroads, or 7 miles southwest of
Eufaula, moving northeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Osco and Baker Hill.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3186 8514 3183 8514 3183 8513 3181 8513
3175 8518 3174 8521 3178 8532 3179 8531
3189 8525
TIME...MOT...LOC 2048Z 212DEG 19KT 3180 8523
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
05346
WWUS54 KBMX 222052
SVSBMX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
352 PM CDT SUN APR 22 2018
ALC005-222100-
/O.CON.KBMX.TO.W.0016.000000T0000Z-180422T2100Z/
Barbour AL-
352 PM CDT SUN APR 22 2018
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 400 PM CDT FOR EAST
CENTRAL BARBOUR COUNTY...
At 352 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Osco, or near Eufaula, moving northeast at 20 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...
Osco 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 3186 8514 3183 8514 3183 8513 3181 8513
3175 8518 3178 8532 3179 8531 3189 8525
TIME...MOT...LOC 2052Z 212DEG 19KT 3181 8522
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
05834
WWUS54 KBMX 222055
SVSBMX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
355 PM CDT SUN APR 22 2018
ALC005-222105-
/O.EXP.KBMX.TO.W.0016.000000T0000Z-180422T2100Z/
Barbour AL-
355 PM CDT SUN APR 22 2018
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL BARBOUR COUNTY WILL EXPIRE AT
400 PM CDT...
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and no longer appears capable of producing a tornado.
Therefore the warning will be allowed to expire.
A tornado watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for southeastern
Alabama.
LAT...LON 3186 8514 3183 8514 3183 8513 3181 8513
3175 8518 3178 8532 3179 8531 3189 8525
TIME...MOT...LOC 2055Z 205DEG 17KT 3182 8521
$$
05The office that day
Everything else NWS Birmingham, AL issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 22, 3:14 AM CDT | Wind Advisory | BMX | Bibb, Blount, Calhoun, Chambers, Cherokee, Chilton and 19 more | 25 hr |
| Apr 22, 2:15 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | BMX | Montgomery | 30 min |
| Apr 22, 3:03 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | BMX | Barbour | 27 min |
| Apr 22, 4:37 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | BMX | Pickens | 68 min |
| Apr 22, 5:49 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | BMX | Tuscaloosa | 56 min |
| Apr 22, 6:38 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Hale | 40 min |
| Apr 22, 6:55 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Bibb, Perry | 65 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.