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Tornado Warning 26, NWS Birmingham, AL

March 3, 2019Barbour County, Bullock County, Pike County, Alabama

NWS Birmingham, AL issued this tornado warning at Mar 3, 2019, 3:15 PM CST for Barbour County, Bullock County, Pike County, Alabama. It was in force for 60 min. 6 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: Mar 3, 2019, 3:15 PM CST (21:15 UTC)
Expired: Mar 3, 2019, 4:15 PM CST
In force: 60 min
Issued by: NWS Birmingham, AL
Area: Storm-based polygon
Tornado: Radar indicated
Hail: 0.75 in

Counties Barbour County, AL, Bullock County, AL, Pike County, AL

The radar

The Ft Rucker radar (KEOX), 63 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:14 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
Mar 3, 3:15 PM CST	TORNADO	4 Ssw Inverness, AL	A WEAK TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN 5 MILES WEST NORTHWEST OF PEROTE, TRACKED EAST ACROSS CR 27 AND CROSSED CR 8 WHERE IT EVENTUALLY LIFTED. TREES WERE UPROOTED AND LARGE BRANCHES SNAPPED. THE PATH WAS 0.41 MILES LONG AND 40 YARDS WIDE AT THE WIDEST POINT.
Mar 3, 3:18 PM CST	TSTM WND DMG	1 S Perote, AL	RFD WINDS FROM THE SAME STORM THAT PRODUCED A WEAK TORNADO A FEW MILES TO THE NORTHWEST CAUSED DAMAGE ALONG US HWY 29. SEVERAL TREES WERE UPROOTED AND MANY BRANCHES BROKEN. DAMAGE SHOWED NO SIGNS OF CONVERGENCE OR ROTATION.
Mar 3, 3:20 PM CST	TSTM WND DMG	2 Nnw Perote, AL	BULLOCK COUNTY EMA REPORTS NUMEROUS TREES DOWN NEAR THE BLUES STAND AND PEROTE COMMUNITIES. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR. POSSIBLE TORNADO DAMAGE.
Mar 3, 3:45 PM CST	TORNADO	3 Ssw Batesville, AL	A TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN NEAR MARY C SMITH ROAD, MOVED EASTWARD, CROSSED CR 79, AND REVEREND CRAWFORD ROAD. NUMEROUS TREES WERE SNAPPED AND UPROOTED WITH TREES COMPLETELY MOWED NEAR CRAWFORD ROAD. THE TORNADO TURNED EAST SOUTHEAST AND LIFTED BETWEEN OLD BATESVIL
Mar 3, 3:58 PM CST	TORNADO	3 Nw Old Creek Town Rec, AL	A TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN 4 MILES NORTH OF EUFAULA, MOVED NORTHEAST, CROSSED CR 97 STRENGTHENING SLIGHTLY BEFORE ENTERING THE WEEDON FIELD COMPLEX WHERE THE MOST EXTENSIVE DAMAGE OCCURRED. NUMEROUS TREES WERE SNAPPED OR UPROOTED, SEVERAL METAL BUILDINGS AND AIRPL
Mar 3, 4:02 PM CST	TORNADO	2 N Old Creek Town Rec, AL	CONFIRMED TORNADO AT WEEDON FIELD IN EUFAULA. DAMAGE TO FIRE DEPARTMENT.

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

Did it verify

Verified. The Iowa Environmental Mesonet's Cow matched 4 storm reports to this tornado warning; the first came 0 minutes after it went out.

Cow counts a report within 15 km of the polygon while the warning was in force: a tornado for a tornado warning; hail of 1 inch or more, a gust of 58 mph or more or wind damage for a severe thunderstorm warning; a flash flood report for a flash flood warning.

The watch it was issued in

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

Issued	Product	Office	Lasted
Mar 3, 11:03 AM CST	Tornado Watch	SPC	7 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Peachtre/Fal Fld, GA (KFFC), launched 12:00Z, 9.3 hours before the alert went out and 167 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: 0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN: No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL: 636 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear: 46 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity: 123 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity: 154 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter: 0.0
Supercell composite: 0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

739 
WFUS54 KBMX 032115
TORBMX
ALC005-011-109-032215-
/O.NEW.KBMX.TO.W.0026.190303T2115Z-190303T2215Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
315 PM CST SUN MAR 3 2019

The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Northeastern Pike County in southeastern Alabama...
  Southeastern Bullock County in southeastern Alabama...
  Central Barbour County in southeastern Alabama...

* Until 415 PM CST.
    
* At 315 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located near Linwood, or 12 miles northeast of Troy, 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, Clayton, Pickett, Hawkinsville, Comer, Barbour County
  Public Lake Dam, Osco, White Oak, Lakepoint Resort State Park, Boot
  Hill, Tanyard, Batesville, Clayton Municipal Airport, Perote,
  Josie, Twin Springs, Sandfield, Lugo and Mount Andrew.

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 3200 8507 3197 8506 3196 8509 3194 8508
      3191 8511 3190 8511 3189 8513 3184 8514
      3185 8588 3202 8583 3209 8521 3206 8519
      3206 8511 3207 8511 3206 8506 3203 8506
      3202 8505
TIME...MOT...LOC 2115Z 267DEG 49KT 3193 8581 

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

$$

87/GRANTHAM

9 follow-up statements

394 
WWUS54 KBMX 032122
SVSBMX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
322 PM CST SUN MAR 3 2019

ALC109-032132-
/O.CAN.KBMX.TO.W.0026.000000T0000Z-190303T2215Z/
Pike AL-
322 PM CST SUN MAR 3 2019

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN PIKE COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
    
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out 
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 600 PM CST for southeastern
Alabama.

LAT...LON 3200 8507 3197 8506 3196 8509 3194 8508
      3191 8511 3190 8511 3189 8513 3184 8514
      3187 8567 3188 8566 3188 8572 3202 8578
      3209 8521 3206 8519 3206 8511 3207 8511
      3206 8506 3202 8505
TIME...MOT...LOC 2122Z 263DEG 43KT 3198 8568 

$$

ALC005-011-032215-
/O.CON.KBMX.TO.W.0026.000000T0000Z-190303T2215Z/
Bullock AL-Barbour AL-
322 PM CST SUN MAR 3 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 415 PM CST FOR
SOUTHEASTERN BULLOCK AND CENTRAL BARBOUR COUNTIES...
    
At 322 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Pickett, or 11 miles southwest of Midway, 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, Clayton, Pickett, Hawkinsville, Comer, Barbour County Public
Lake Dam, Osco, White Oak, Lakepoint Resort State Park, Boot Hill,
Tanyard, Batesville, Clayton Municipal Airport, Perote, Twin Springs,
Lugo and Mount Andrew.

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 3200 8507 3197 8506 3196 8509 3194 8508
      3191 8511 3190 8511 3189 8513 3184 8514
      3187 8567 3188 8566 3188 8572 3202 8578
      3209 8521 3206 8519 3206 8511 3207 8511
      3206 8506 3202 8505
TIME...MOT...LOC 2122Z 263DEG 43KT 3198 8568 

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

$$

87/GRANTHAM

346 
WWUS54 KBMX 032133
SVSBMX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
333 PM CST SUN MAR 3 2019

ALC005-011-032215-
/O.CON.KBMX.TO.W.0026.000000T0000Z-190303T2215Z/
Bullock AL-Barbour AL-
333 PM CST SUN MAR 3 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 415 PM CST FOR
SOUTHEASTERN BULLOCK AND CENTRAL BARBOUR COUNTIES...
    
At 333 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Clayton, or 10 miles south of Midway, moving east at
45 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, Clayton, Hawkinsville, Comer, Barbour County Public Lake
Dam, Osco, White Oak, Lakepoint Resort State Park, Batesville,
Clayton Municipal Airport, Twin Springs, Lugo and Mount Andrew.

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 3187 8561 3204 8563 3209 8521 3206 8519
      3206 8511 3207 8511 3206 8506 3202 8505
      3200 8507 3197 8506 3196 8509 3194 8508
      3191 8511 3190 8511 3189 8513 3184 8514
TIME...MOT...LOC 2133Z 267DEG 41KT 3192 8553 

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

$$

87/GRANTHAM

797 
WWUS54 KBMX 032138
SVSBMX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
338 PM CST SUN MAR 3 2019

ALC011-032148-
/O.CAN.KBMX.TO.W.0026.000000T0000Z-190303T2215Z/
Bullock AL-
338 PM CST SUN MAR 3 2019

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN BULLOCK COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
    
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out 
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 600 PM CST for southeastern
Alabama.

LAT...LON 3200 8507 3197 8506 3196 8509 3194 8508
      3191 8511 3190 8511 3189 8513 3184 8514
      3186 8550 3200 8552 3201 8551 3202 8547
      3201 8543 3203 8543 3207 8520 3206 8519
      3206 8511 3207 8511 3206 8506 3203 8505
TIME...MOT...LOC 2138Z 263DEG 50KT 3194 8545 

$$

ALC005-032215-
/O.CON.KBMX.TO.W.0026.000000T0000Z-190303T2215Z/
Barbour AL-
338 PM CST SUN MAR 3 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 415 PM CST FOR
NORTHEASTERN BARBOUR COUNTY...
    
At 338 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Barbour County Public Lake Dam, or 10 miles
southeast of Midway, 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, Clayton, Hawkinsville, Osco, White Oak, Comer, Barbour
County Public Lake Dam, Lakepoint Resort State Park, Lugo,
Batesville, Clayton Municipal Airport and Twin Springs.

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 3200 8507 3197 8506 3196 8509 3194 8508
      3191 8511 3190 8511 3189 8513 3184 8514
      3186 8550 3200 8552 3201 8551 3202 8547
      3201 8543 3203 8543 3207 8520 3206 8519
      3206 8511 3207 8511 3206 8506 3203 8505
TIME...MOT...LOC 2138Z 263DEG 50KT 3194 8545 

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

$$

87/GRANTHAM

065 
WWUS54 KBMX 032147
SVSBMX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
347 PM CST SUN MAR 3 2019

ALC005-032215-
/O.CON.KBMX.TO.W.0026.000000T0000Z-190303T2215Z/
Barbour AL-
347 PM CST SUN MAR 3 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 415 PM CST FOR
NORTHEASTERN BARBOUR COUNTY...
    
At 347 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near White Oak, or 10 miles northwest of Eufaula, 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, Hawkinsville, Osco, White Oak, Comer, Lakepoint Resort State
Park, Lugo, Batesville and Twin Springs.

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 3185 8537 3203 8542 3207 8520 3206 8519
      3206 8511 3207 8511 3206 8506 3203 8505
      3200 8507 3197 8506 3196 8509 3194 8508
      3191 8511 3190 8511 3189 8513 3184 8514
TIME...MOT...LOC 2147Z 256DEG 45KT 3197 8531 

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

$$

87/GRANTHAM

077 
WWUS54 KBMX 032149
SVSBMX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
349 PM CST SUN MAR 3 2019

ALC005-032215-
/O.CON.KBMX.TO.W.0026.000000T0000Z-190303T2215Z/
Barbour AL-
349 PM CST SUN MAR 3 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 415 PM CST FOR
NORTHEASTERN BARBOUR COUNTY...
        
At 349 PM CST, a confirmed tornado was located near Hawkinsville, or
9 miles northwest of Eufaula, 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, Hawkinsville, Osco, White Oak, Comer, Lakepoint Resort State
Park, Lugo, Batesville and Twin Springs.

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 3185 8533 3204 8539 3207 8520 3206 8519
      3206 8511 3207 8511 3206 8506 3203 8505
      3200 8507 3197 8506 3196 8509 3194 8508
      3191 8511 3190 8511 3189 8513 3184 8514
TIME...MOT...LOC 2149Z 256DEG 49KT 3198 8529 

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

$$

87/GRANTHAM

860 
WWUS54 KBMX 032153
SVSBMX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
353 PM CST SUN MAR 3 2019

ALC005-032215-
/O.CON.KBMX.TO.W.0026.000000T0000Z-190303T2215Z/
Barbour AL-
353 PM CST SUN MAR 3 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 415 PM CST FOR
NORTHEASTERN BARBOUR COUNTY...
        
At 353 PM CST, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Hawkinsville, or 7 miles northwest of Eufaula, moving
east at 40 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.

IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may 
         be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes 
         will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes, 
         businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction 
         is possible.

Locations impacted include...
Eufaula, Hawkinsville, Osco, White Oak, Comer, Lakepoint Resort State
Park, Lugo, Batesville and Twin Springs.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, 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 3185 8533 3204 8539 3207 8520 3206 8519
      3206 8511 3207 8511 3206 8506 3203 8505
      3200 8507 3197 8506 3196 8509 3194 8508
      3191 8511 3190 8511 3189 8513 3184 8514
TIME...MOT...LOC 2153Z 274DEG 36KT 3197 8525 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...<.75IN

$$

87/GRANTHAM

680 
WWUS54 KBMX 032158
SVSBMX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
358 PM CST SUN MAR 3 2019

ALC005-032215-
/O.CON.KBMX.TO.W.0026.000000T0000Z-190303T2215Z/
Barbour AL-
358 PM CST SUN MAR 3 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 415 PM CST FOR
NORTHEASTERN BARBOUR COUNTY...
        
At 358 PM CST, a confirmed tornado was located over Lakepoint Resort
State Park, or near Eufaula, moving east at 60 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, Lakepoint Resort State Park and Lugo. 

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 3187 8523 3205 8521 3205 8506 3203 8505
      3200 8507 3197 8506 3196 8509 3194 8508
      3191 8511 3190 8511 3189 8513 3185 8514
TIME...MOT...LOC 2158Z 274DEG 53KT 3196 8514 

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

$$

87/GRANTHAM

828 
WWUS54 KBMX 032200
SVSBMX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
400 PM CST SUN MAR 3 2019

ALC005-032215-
/O.CON.KBMX.TO.W.0026.000000T0000Z-190303T2215Z/
Barbour AL-
400 PM CST SUN MAR 3 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 415 PM CST FOR EAST
CENTRAL BARBOUR COUNTY...
        
At 400 PM CST, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located over Lakepoint Resort State Park, or near Eufaula, moving
east at 40 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.

IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may 
         be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes 
         will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes, 
         businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction 
         is possible.

Locations impacted include...
Lakepoint Resort State Park.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, 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 3204 8516 3205 8506 3203 8505 3200 8507
      3197 8506 3196 8509 3194 8508 3191 8511
      3190 8511 3189 8513 3191 8519
TIME...MOT...LOC 2200Z 267DEG 34KT 3196 8513 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...<.75IN

$$

87/GRANTHAM

887 
WWUS54 KBMX 032208
SVSBMX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
408 PM CST SUN MAR 3 2019

ALC005-032218-
/O.EXP.KBMX.TO.W.0026.000000T0000Z-190303T2215Z/
Barbour AL-
408 PM CST SUN MAR 3 2019

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL BARBOUR COUNTY WILL EXPIRE AT
415 PM CST...
        
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 600 PM CST for southeastern
Alabama.

LAT...LON 3204 8516 3205 8506 3203 8505 3200 8507
      3197 8506 3196 8509 3194 8508 3191 8511
      3190 8511 3189 8513 3191 8519
TIME...MOT...LOC 2208Z 267DEG 49KT 3196 8502 

$$

87/GRANTHAM

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this tornado warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Birmingham, AL wrote its last area forecast discussion before this tornado warning went out at Mar 3, 11:58 AM CST, 3 hours 17 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Mar 3, 11:58 AM CST, 3 hours 17 minutes before

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
1158 AM CST Sun Mar 3 2019

.UPDATE...
AVIATION DISCUSSION.

&&

.SHORT TERM...

Surface low is positioned over east-central Mississippi presently
with more than sufficient wind shear present across our forecast
area with current peak in wind shear located over our western
counties and this zone extends further west into eastern Mississippi.

The availability of sufficient surface-based instability will be
the defining factor for severe weather threat today with primary
concerns around wind damage and isolated tornado potential.

A persistent thermal gradient continues to reside across Central
Alabama as has been over the past few days. Latest observations
indicate this boundary is positioned roughly from northern Pickens
County northeast to along the Jefferson/Walker County line and
further northeast to just northwest of Gadsden.

A coastal/marine front is working its way northward and this
boundary resides currently north of Mobile, AL to near Andalusia
in Covington County and extends northeast to near Eufaula. It is
this southern boundary that will be most critical for denoting
potential for higher-end severe potential as the higher-quality
instability will reside near and south of this boundary as it
lifts northward ahead of a surface low that will slide east-
northeast across the northern half of the state today. Vortex-SE
special sounding at 15Z in Mobile shows the airmass rapidly
destabilizing above the surface over the past few hours near the
Gulf Coast. This airmass will be advected northward over the next
few hours into our southern counties.

Thunderstorms are already present in ongoing convection at
Tuscaloosa and points west/northwest. There will be a risk of
gusty winds and hail north of the coastal/marine front while the
concern for higher-end wind damage and tornado potential will
reside near and south of that boundary. This system may accelerate
eastward and could move through the area a bit faster than
forecast. While that would end the severe risk earlier in time it
would likely contribute to an even higher potential for damaging
straight-line winds.

05

Previous short-term discussion:Today and tonight.

The first band of showers have developed over northern Mississippi
and northwest Alabama in area of increasing upper level
frontogenesis. A stationary cold was located from near Jackson, MS,
extending northeast along the I-20 corridor to near Birmingham. A
tightening baroclinic zone will develop along this front today with
temperatures holding in the 40s north of the front and rising into
the upper 60s to lower 70s south of the front. A surface low will
track northeast across Central Alabama along the front this
afternoon. The surface low will be the primary influence in the
production of severe and tornado development across south Alabama.
Very warm and moist air along the Gulf Coast will push northward in
response to increasing low level pressure gradient east of the
surface low. Surface based CAPE will likely reach 1200-1500 J/Kg
this afternoon along and south of the I-85 corridor. 0-3 Energy-
Helicity Index values are forecast to reach 4-5 by most of the hi-
res models within this same corridor. Values above 2 are associated
with significant tornadoes. SPC also has the area along the I-85
corridor highlighted for the possibility of strong tornadoes (EF2 or
higher). The threat period for the tornadoes will likely be in the
12 Noon to 4 pm time frame. With the surface low track expected to
be south of I-20, shifted the northern edges of the marginal/slight
risk areas farther southward. No changes made to the enhanced risk
area. The severe threat should end by 7 pm as most of the models
show the cold front across Pike and Barbour counties by 6 pm.

Strong cold air advection north of the cold front will cause
temperatures to fall into the 30s and 40s north of I-85 this
evening. North winds 10-20 mph will make it feel much colder.
Despite clouds lingering overnight, models have come in a little
colder with sub-freezing temperatures across the northwest counties.

58/rose

.LONG TERM...
Monday through Thursday.

A significant cool down is anticipated behind the active weather on
Sunday. A strong Canadian high pressure & northerly surface winds
will advect cold/dry air into much of the eastern & southeastern
CONUS to begin the upcoming work week. This will feature an
associated strong mid/upper-level trough across much of the eastern
CONUS where H5 height anomalies approach -40 decameters near the
Great Lakes & Northeast. As a result, a period of cold & below-
average temperatures will affect Central Alabama. Sub-freezing
overnight lows are expected Mon/Tue/Wed nights with likely impacts
to outside vegetation. Now would be the time to make preparations to
protect anything vulnerable to these cold temperatures. Tuesday
night will be the coldest area-wide with upper 10s north & upper 20s
south. Would expect airmass modification & warming by Thursday as
the height anomaly moves off the Northeast Coast & the surface high
positions to our east. This will veer winds more southerly & favor
warmer afternoon highs into the 50s/60s.

A couple of interesting mentions for this period: Some indications
of light precipitation across the southern half of the forecast area
Monday night as a passing shortwave rotates through the longwave
trough. Have kept PoPs <15% at this time since moisture will be
lacking & dry air aloft may evaporate/sublimate these hydrometeors.
Forecast soundings indicate wet bulb temperatures near the freezing
line, so some sleet pellets may mix in & reach the ground as well.
Regardless, there would be no impacts from this. Another interesting
notion is the aforementioned negative height anomaly to our
northeast. This suggests the relatively flat, zonal pattern across
the CONUS will become more amplified by late-week & into the
extended period.

Friday through Sunday.

With high pressure now off to our east, warming temperatures &
height rises should begin to take place across the area. With this
transition, rain chances are back on the increase as the wave ejects
into the Plains & moves eastward. As mentioned before, there are
synoptic indications of a more active pattern with more significant
passing Rossby Waves across the CONUS. Impactful storm systems would
result though we're far too out to provide specific details. Best
expectations at this time indicate another wet/unsettled/stormy
period as we approach the weekend. Given some decent consistency
with guidance tonight have certainly maintained rain chances in the
forecast with thunderstorms mentioned as well. Will continue to
watch this into the coming days as well as monitor changes to the
evolving upper-level pattern this upcoming week.

40/Sizemore

&&

.AVIATION...
18Z TAF Discussion.

A storm system will move through Central Alabama this afternoon and
early evening. This will cause several rounds of moderate to heavy
rainfall and thunderstorms at all terminals. Severe thunderstorms
are possible at MGM and TOI. Expect a mix of MVFR and IFR cigs at
most terminals, with further reductions in flight categories due to
brief periods of heavy rainfall/reduced vis. Wind direction at TCL
and BHM has already become northwesterly, on the back side of a
surface low crossing the area. Expect east to southeast winds at
EET, ANB, and ASN to become northwesterly by 21Z, and by 04/00Z at
MGM and TOI. Wind speeds will increase, with gusts up to 25kts due
to a tightened pressure gradient at all sites. Wind speeds within
thunderstorms could be stronger, especially at MGM and TOI.

This system will move through rather quickly, with rain ending from
northwest to southeast by early evening. MVFR cigs will remain
overnight and with northwesterly winds gusting up to 20-22kts.

14

&&

.FIRE WEATHER...

Increasing rain chances will continue throughout the day as a
significant storm system moves across Central Alabama today. Rain
will spread into the far northwest before sunrise, with showers
and thunderstorms possible throughout the afternoon and early
evening. Rainfall totals of 1-2" are expected. A significantly
colder and dryer airmass will work in behind a cold front into the
overnight period. Rain chances will subsequently be limited
through mid-week with below average temperatures expected. There
are no fire weather concerns expected at this time.

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Gadsden     54  32  43  24  43 / 100  20   0  10   0
Anniston    60  34  47  25  45 / 100  20   0  10   0
Birmingham  55  33  45  24  45 / 100  10   0  10   0
Tuscaloosa  57  34  46  26  47 / 100  10   0  10   0
Calera      60  34  46  26  46 / 100  20   0  10   0
Auburn      68  37  50  30  49 /  90  40   0  10   0
Montgomery  73  40  52  31  52 /  90  30   0  10   0
Troy        73  40  53  33  51 / 100  50   0  10   0

&&

.BMX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES/...
None.

&&

Hazardous weather outlook, Mar 3, 3:38 AM CST, 11 hours 37 minutes before

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
338 AM CST Sun Mar 3 2019

ALZ011>015-017>050-041245-
Marion-Lamar-Fayette-Winston-Walker-Blount-Etowah-Calhoun-Cherokee-
Cleburne-Pickens-Tuscaloosa-Jefferson-Shelby-St. Clair-Talladega-
Clay-Randolph-Sumter-Greene-Hale-Perry-Bibb-Chilton-Coosa-Tallapoosa-
Chambers-Marengo-Dallas-Autauga-Lowndes-Elmore-Montgomery-Macon-
Bullock-Lee-Russell-Pike-Barbour-
338 AM CST Sun Mar 3 2019

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the counties served by the
National Weather Service office in Birmingham.

.DAY ONE...through Tonight.

Severe storms with the potential for damaging winds, tornadoes, and
large hail will be possible today from 10 AM to 7 PM, for locations
south of a line from Anniston to Hoover to Tuscaloosa. However, the
best chance for severe storms appears to be along and south of
Interstate 85 where the possibility of significant tornadoes also
exists. Periods of heavy rainfall later this morning and afternoon
may also present a threat of flash flooding.

Minor to moderate flooding will continue on several Central Alabama
rivers. Please check the latest river flood products for specific
information.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.

Temperatures on Monday night and Tuesday morning are expected to
drop into the 20s north of I-85 which could result in significant
damage to budding and blooming plants and trees. A more widespread
freeze is expected on Tuesday night and Wednesday morning with
temperatures ranging from upper 10s in the north to the upper 20s in
the south. Another freeze is possible Wednesday night and Thursday
morning with temperatures ranging from the mid 20s in the North to
the lower 30s in the South.

Minor to moderate flooding will continue on several Central
Alabama rivers. Please check the latest river flood products for
specific information.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Activation of storm spotters and emergency management will likely be
needed today.

In the hours before

Local storm report, Mar 3, 2:34 PM CST, 41 minutes before

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BIRMINGHAM AL
234 PM CST SUN MAR 3 2019

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0203 PM     TORNADO          2 N MARVYN              32.47N 85.37W
03/03/2019                   LEE                AL   STORM CHASER

            CONFIRMED DAMAGE NEAR DUPREE, AL. MULTIPLE
            HOMES DAMAGED. TORNADO CONFIRMED BY RADAR.

&&

MW

Local storm report, Mar 3, 2:45 PM CST, 30 minutes before

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BIRMINGHAM AL
245 PM CST SUN MAR 3 2019

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0225 PM     TORNADO          SMITHS STATION          32.54N 85.10W
03/03/2019                   LEE                AL   PUBLIC

            DAMAGE ALONG HWY 280 NEAR SMITH STATION.

&&

MW

Local storm report, Mar 3, 2:51 PM CST, 24 minutes before

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BIRMINGHAM AL
251 PM CST SUN MAR 3 2019

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0230 PM     TORNADO          3 E GRIFFEN MILL        32.52N 85.21W
03/03/2019                   LEE                AL   BROADCAST MEDIA

            MULTIPLE TREES DOWN ACROSS LEE COUNTY RD 240
            WEST OF SMITHS STATION.

&&

MW

The office that day

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

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Mar 3, 9:10 AM CST	Areal Flood Advisory	BMX	Fayette, Lamar, Marion, Walker, Winston	3 hr
Mar 3, 10:27 AM CST	Areal Flood Advisory	BMX	Bibb, Blount, Jefferson, Pickens, Tuscaloosa, Walker	4 hr
Mar 3, 12:24 PM CST	Areal Flood Advisory	BMX	Bibb, Calhoun, Chilton, Etowah, Perry, St. Clair and 2 more	4 hr
Mar 3, 12:49 PM CST	Tornado Warning	BMX	Lowndes, Montgomery	39 min
Mar 3, 1:05 PM CST	Tornado Warning	BMX	Autauga, Dallas, Lowndes	36 min
Mar 3, 1:19 PM CST	Tornado Warning	BMX	Macon	56 min
Mar 3, 1:38 PM CST	River Flood Warning	BMX	Greene, Hale, Marengo, Pickens, Sumter	31 hr
Mar 3, 1:40 PM CST	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	BMX	Lowndes, Montgomery	65 min
Mar 3, 1:58 PM CST	Tornado Warning Emergency	BMX	Lee, Russell	33 min
Mar 3, 2:21 PM CST	Areal Flood Advisory	BMX	Lowndes, Montgomery	3 hr
Mar 3, 2:24 PM CST	Tornado Warning	BMX	Macon	24 min
Mar 3, 2:38 PM CST	Tornado Warning Tornado observed	BMX	Lee, Russell	36 min
Mar 3, 3:12 PM CST	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	BMX	Barbour, Bullock, Pike	65 min
Mar 3, 5:03 PM CST	Freeze Warning	BMX	Blount, Calhoun, Cherokee, Clay, Cleburne, Etowah and 14 more	17 hr

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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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.