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Wind Advisory 6, NWS Birmingham, AL
NWS Birmingham, AL issued this wind advisory at Apr 7, 2018, 2:30 AM CDT for 25 counties in Alabama. It took effect at Apr 7, 2018, 1:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 13 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Apr 7, 2018, 2:30 AM CDT (07:30 UTC)
- In effect from
- Apr 7, 2018, 1:00 PM CDT
- Expired
- Apr 8, 2018, 2:00 AM CDT
- In force
- 13 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Birmingham, AL
All 25 counties
Autauga County, AL, Barbour County, AL, Blount County, AL, Bullock County, AL, Calhoun County, AL, Chambers County, AL, Cherokee County, AL, Chilton County, AL, Clay County, AL, Cleburne County, AL, Coosa County, AL, Elmore County, AL, Etowah County, AL, Jefferson County, AL, Lee County, AL, Lowndes County, AL, Macon County, AL, Montgomery County, AL, Pike County, AL, Randolph County, AL, Russell County, AL, Shelby County, AL, St. Clair County, AL, Talladega County, AL, Tallapoosa County, AL
The radar
The Maxwell AFB radar (KMXX), 52 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 07:32 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.
The nearest sounding before it
Birmingham, AL (KBMX), launched 00:00Z, 7.5 hours before the alert went out and 76 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
- 2212 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 43 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 119 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 324 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
288 WWUS74 KBMX 070730 NPWBMX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Birmingham AL 230 AM CDT Sat Apr 7 2018 ...Windy This Afternoon then Cold Tonight... ALZ017>021-024>029-071800- /O.UPG.KBMX.FZ.A.0004.180408T0700Z-180408T1400Z/ /O.NEW.KBMX.FZ.W.0008.180408T0700Z-180408T1400Z/ /O.NEW.KBMX.WI.Y.0006.180407T1800Z-180408T0700Z/ Blount-Etowah-Calhoun-Cherokee-Cleburne-Jefferson-Shelby- St. Clair-Talladega-Clay-Randolph- Including the cities of Oneonta, Gadsden, Anniston, Centre, Heflin, Birmingham, Hoover, Columbiana, Pelham, Alabaster, Pell City, Moody, Talladega, Sylacauga, Ashland, and Roanoke 230 AM CDT Sat Apr 7 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 2 AM CDT SUNDAY... ...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 9 AM CDT SUNDAY... The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a Freeze Warning, which is in effect from 2 AM to 9 AM CDT Sunday. A Wind Advisory has also been issued. This Wind Advisory is in effect from 1 PM this afternoon to 2 AM CDT Sunday. The Freeze Watch is no longer in effect. * TIMING...of strongest winds from 1 PM Saturday to 2 AM Sunday. Timing of cold temperatures from 2 AM to 9 AM Sunday. * WINDS...of 15 to 25 MPH with gusts up to 35 MPH are possible. * TEMPERATURE...across the area may range from 27 to 33 degrees in the watch area. * IMPACTS...damaging or killing of crops and other sensitive vegetation. Strong winds may cause limbs and weak trees to fall. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Freeze Warning means sub freezing temperatures are imminent or highly likely. These conditions will kill crops and other sensitive vegetation. A Wind Advisory means that wind gusts of 35 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult...especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ ALZ011>015-071800- /O.UPG.KBMX.FZ.A.0004.180408T0700Z-180408T1400Z/ /O.NEW.KBMX.FZ.W.0008.180408T0700Z-180408T1400Z/ Marion-Lamar-Fayette-Winston-Walker- Including the cities of Hamilton, Sulligent, Vernon, Fayette, Double Springs, and Jasper 230 AM CDT Sat Apr 7 2018 ...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 9 AM CDT SUNDAY... The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a Freeze Warning, which is in effect from 2 AM to 9 AM CDT Sunday. The Freeze Watch is no longer in effect. * TEMPERATURE...lows will range from 27 to 33 degrees. * IMPACTS...damaging or killing of crops and other sensitive vegetation. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Freeze Warning means sub freezing temperatures are imminent or highly likely. These conditions will kill crops and other sensitive vegetation. && $$ ALZ035>038-071800- /O.NEW.KBMX.FZ.W.0008.180408T0700Z-180408T1400Z/ /O.NEW.KBMX.WI.Y.0006.180407T1800Z-180408T0700Z/ Chilton-Coosa-Tallapoosa-Chambers- Including the cities of Clanton, Rockford, Alexander City, Dadeville, Valley, Lanett, and Lafayette 230 AM CDT Sat Apr 7 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 2 AM CDT SUNDAY... ...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 9 AM CDT SUNDAY... The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a Freeze Warning, which is in effect from 2 AM to 9 AM CDT Sunday. A Wind Advisory has also been issued. This Wind Advisory is in effect from 1 PM this afternoon to 2 AM CDT Sunday. * TIMING...of strongest winds from 1 PM Saturday to 2 AM Sunday. Timing of cold temperatures from 2 AM to 9 AM Sunday. * WINDS...of 15 to 25 MPH with gusts up to 35 MPH are possible. * TEMPERATURE...across the area may range from 27 to 33 degrees in the watch area. * IMPACTS...damaging or killing of crops and other sensitive vegetation. Strong winds may cause limbs and weak trees to fall. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Freeze Warning means sub freezing temperatures are imminent or highly likely. These conditions will kill crops and other sensitive vegetation. A Wind Advisory means that wind gusts of 35 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult...especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ ALZ022-023-034-071800- /O.NEW.KBMX.FZ.W.0008.180408T0700Z-180408T1400Z/ Pickens-Tuscaloosa-Bibb- Including the cities of Carrollton, Tuscaloosa, and Centreville 230 AM CDT Sat Apr 7 2018 ...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 9 AM CDT SUNDAY... The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a Freeze Warning, which is in effect from 2 AM to 9 AM CDT Sunday. * TEMPERATURE...across the area may range from 27 to 33 degrees in the watch area. * IMPACTS...damaging or killing of crops and other sensitive vegetation. Strong winds may cause limbs and weak trees to fall. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Freeze Warning means sub freezing temperatures are imminent or highly likely. These conditions will kill crops and other sensitive vegetation. && $$ ALZ041>050-071800- /O.NEW.KBMX.WI.Y.0006.180407T1800Z-180408T0700Z/ Autauga-Lowndes-Elmore-Montgomery-Macon-Bullock-Lee-Russell-Pike- Barbour- Including the cities of Prattville, Fort Deposit, Hayneville, Wetumpka, Tallassee, Montgomery, Tuskegee, Union Springs, Auburn, Opelika, Phenix City, Troy, and Eufaula 230 AM CDT Sat Apr 7 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 2 AM CDT SUNDAY... The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect from 1 PM this afternoon to 2 AM CDT Sunday. * TIMING...of strongest winds from 1 PM Saturday to 2 AM Sunday. * WINDS...of 15 to 25 MPH with gusts up to 35 MPH are possible. * IMPACTS...of the strong winds may cause limbs and weak trees to fall. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that wind gusts of 35 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult...especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$
1 follow-up statement
318 WWUS74 KBMX 071724 NPWBMX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Birmingham AL 1224 PM CDT Sat Apr 7 2018 ...Windy This Afternoon then Cold Tonight... ALZ017>021-024>029-035>038-081400- /O.CON.KBMX.FZ.W.0008.180408T0700Z-180408T1400Z/ /O.CON.KBMX.WI.Y.0006.180407T1800Z-180408T0700Z/ Blount-Etowah-Calhoun-Cherokee-Cleburne-Jefferson-Shelby- St. Clair-Talladega-Clay-Randolph-Chilton-Coosa-Tallapoosa- Chambers- Including the cities of Oneonta, Gadsden, Anniston, Centre, Heflin, Birmingham, Hoover, Columbiana, Pelham, Alabaster, Pell City, Moody, Talladega, Sylacauga, Ashland, Roanoke, Clanton, Rockford, Alexander City, Dadeville, Valley, Lanett, and Lafayette 1224 PM CDT Sat Apr 7 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM CDT SUNDAY... ...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 9 AM CDT SUNDAY... * TIMING...of strongest winds from 1 PM Saturday to 2 AM Sunday. Timing of cold temperatures from 2 AM to 9 AM Sunday. * WINDS...of 15 to 25 MPH with gusts up to 35 MPH are possible. * TEMPERATURE...across the area may range from 27 to 33 degrees in the watch area. * IMPACTS...damaging or killing of crops and other sensitive vegetation. Strong winds may cause limbs and weak trees to fall. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Freeze Warning means sub freezing temperatures are imminent or highly likely. These conditions will kill crops and other sensitive vegetation. A Wind Advisory means that wind gusts of 35 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult...especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ ALZ011>015-022-023-034-081400- /O.CON.KBMX.FZ.W.0008.180408T0700Z-180408T1400Z/ Marion-Lamar-Fayette-Winston-Walker-Pickens-Tuscaloosa-Bibb- Including the cities of Hamilton, Sulligent, Vernon, Fayette, Double Springs, Jasper, Carrollton, Tuscaloosa, and Centreville 1224 PM CDT Sat Apr 7 2018 ...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 9 AM CDT SUNDAY... * TEMPERATURE...across the area may range from 27 to 33 degrees in the watch area. * IMPACTS...damaging or killing of crops and other sensitive vegetation. Strong winds may cause limbs and weak trees to fall. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Freeze Warning means sub freezing temperatures are imminent or highly likely. These conditions will kill crops and other sensitive vegetation. && $$ ALZ041>050-080700- /O.CON.KBMX.WI.Y.0006.180407T1800Z-180408T0700Z/ Autauga-Lowndes-Elmore-Montgomery-Macon-Bullock-Lee-Russell-Pike- Barbour- Including the cities of Prattville, Fort Deposit, Hayneville, Wetumpka, Tallassee, Montgomery, Tuskegee, Union Springs, Auburn, Opelika, Phenix City, Troy, and Eufaula 1224 PM CDT Sat Apr 7 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM CDT SUNDAY... * TIMING...of strongest winds from 1 PM Saturday to 2 AM Sunday. * WINDS...of 15 to 25 MPH with gusts up to 35 MPH are possible. * IMPACTS...of the strong winds may cause limbs and weak trees to fall. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that wind gusts of 35 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult...especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Birmingham, AL issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 6, 9:57 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | BMX | Sumter | 63 min |
| Apr 6, 10:39 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | BMX | Marengo | 66 min |
| Apr 7, 2:30 AM CDT | Freeze Warning | BMX | Bibb, Blount, Calhoun, Chambers, Cherokee, Chilton and 17 more | 31 hr |
| Apr 7, 2:39 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | BMX | Lowndes | 36 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.