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Wind Advisory 2, NWS Birmingham, AL

January 23, 201939 counties in Alabama

NWS Birmingham, AL issued this wind advisory at Jan 23, 2019, 4:19 AM CST for 39 counties in Alabama. It took effect at Jan 23, 2019, 5:00 AM CST. It was in force for 15 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jan 23, 2019, 4:19 AM CST (10:19 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 23, 2019, 5:00 AM CST
Expired
Jan 23, 2019, 8:11 PM CST
In force
15 hr
Issued by
NWS Birmingham, AL
All 39 counties

Autauga County, AL, Barbour County, AL, Bibb 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, Dallas County, AL, Elmore County, AL, Etowah County, AL, Fayette County, AL, Greene County, AL, Hale County, AL, Jefferson County, AL, Lamar County, AL, Lee County, AL, Lowndes County, AL, Macon County, AL, Marengo County, AL, Marion County, AL, Montgomery County, AL, Perry County, AL, Pickens County, AL, Pike County, AL, Randolph County, AL, Russell County, AL, Shelby County, AL, St. Clair County, AL, Sumter County, AL, Talladega County, AL, Tallapoosa County, AL, Tuscaloosa County, AL, Walker County, AL, Winston County, AL

The radar

The Birmingham radar (KBMX), 22 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 10:23 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.

The nearest sounding before it

Birmingham, AL (KBMX), launched 00:00Z, 10.3 hours before the alert went out and 23 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-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Birmingham, AL at 00:00Z on 2019-01-23Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Birmingham, AL at 00:00Z on 2019-01-23The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 443 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
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
1011 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
57 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
443 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
583 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

054 
WWUS74 KBMX 231019
NPWBMX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
419 AM CST Wed Jan 23 2019

...WINDY CONDITIONS EXPECTED TODAY ACROSS CENTRAL ALABAMA AHEAD OF
A FRONT...

ALZ021-028-029-037-038-043>050-232045-
/O.NEW.KBMX.WI.Y.0002.190123T1100Z-190124T0400Z/
Cleburne-Clay-Randolph-Tallapoosa-Chambers-Elmore-Montgomery-
Macon-Bullock-Lee-Russell-Pike-Barbour-
Including the cities of Heflin, Ashland, Roanoke, Alexander City,
Dadeville, Valley, Lanett, Lafayette, Wetumpka, Tallassee, 
Montgomery, Tuskegee, Union Springs, Auburn, Opelika, 
Phenix City, Troy, and Eufaula
419 AM CST Wed Jan 23 2019

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CST THIS EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect until 10 PM CST this evening. 

* TIMING...Through 10 PM this evening. 

* WINDS...Sustained wind of 15 to 25 MPH, with gusts up to 40 MPH. 

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds can bring down tree branches and 
  vulnerable or weakened trees. Travel may be difficult at times 
  for those in high profile vehicles. 

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.

&&

$$

ALZ017>020-024>027-033>036-039>042-232045-
/O.NEW.KBMX.WI.Y.0002.190123T1100Z-190124T0000Z/
Blount-Etowah-Calhoun-Cherokee-Jefferson-Shelby-St. Clair-
Talladega-Perry-Bibb-Chilton-Coosa-Marengo-Dallas-Autauga-Lowndes-
Including the cities of Oneonta, Gadsden, Anniston, Centre, 
Birmingham, Hoover, Columbiana, Pelham, Alabaster, Pell City, 
Moody, Talladega, Sylacauga, Marion, Centreville, Clanton, 
Rockford, Demopolis, Linden, Selma, Prattville, Fort Deposit, 
and Hayneville
419 AM CST Wed Jan 23 2019

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect until 6 PM CST this evening. 

* TIMING...Through 6 PM this evening. 

* WINDS...Sustained wind of 15 to 25 MPH, with gusts up to 40 MPH. 

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds can bring down tree branches and 
  vulnerable or weakened trees. Travel may be difficult at times 
  for those in high profile vehicles. 

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.

&&

$$

ALZ011>015-022-023-030>032-232000-
/O.NEW.KBMX.WI.Y.0002.190123T1100Z-190123T2000Z/
Marion-Lamar-Fayette-Winston-Walker-Pickens-Tuscaloosa-Sumter-
Greene-Hale-
Including the cities of Hamilton, Sulligent, Vernon, Fayette, 
Double Springs, Jasper, Carrollton, Tuscaloosa, Livingston, 
Eutaw, Greensboro, and Moundville
419 AM CST Wed Jan 23 2019

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON...

The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect until 2 PM CST this afternoon. 

* TIMING...Through 2 PM this afternoon. 

* WINDS...Sustained wind of 15 to 25 MPH, with gusts up to 40 MPH. 

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds can bring down tree branches and 
  vulnerable or weakened trees. Travel may be difficult at times 
  for those in high profile vehicles. 

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.

&&

$$

08
2 follow-up statements
500 
WWUS74 KBMX 232032
NPWBMX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
232 PM CST Wed Jan 23 2019

...WINDY CONDITIONS CONTINUE ACROSS CENTRAL ALABAMA AS A FRONT
CROSSES THE AREA...

ALZ017>020-024>027-033>036-039>042-240000-
/O.CON.KBMX.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-190124T0000Z/
Blount-Etowah-Calhoun-Cherokee-Jefferson-Shelby-St. Clair-
Talladega-Perry-Bibb-Chilton-Coosa-Marengo-Dallas-Autauga-Lowndes-
Including the cities of Oneonta, Gadsden, Anniston, Centre, 
Birmingham, Hoover, Columbiana, Pelham, Alabaster, Pell City, 
Moody, Talladega, Sylacauga, Marion, Centreville, Clanton, 
Rockford, Demopolis, Linden, Selma, Prattville, Fort Deposit, 
and Hayneville
232 PM CST Wed Jan 23 2019

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* TIMING...Through 6 PM this evening.

* WINDS...Sustained wind of 15 to 25 MPH, with gusts up to 40 
  MPH.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds can bring down tree branches and 
  vulnerable or weakened trees. Travel may be difficult at times 
  for those in high profile vehicles. 

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.

&&

$$

ALZ021-028-029-037-038-043>050-240400-
/O.CON.KBMX.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-190124T0400Z/
Cleburne-Clay-Randolph-Tallapoosa-Chambers-Elmore-Montgomery-
Macon-Bullock-Lee-Russell-Pike-Barbour-
Including the cities of Heflin, Ashland, Roanoke, Alexander City,
Dadeville, Valley, Lanett, Lafayette, Wetumpka, Tallassee, 
Montgomery, Tuskegee, Union Springs, Auburn, Opelika, 
Phenix City, Troy, and Eufaula
232 PM CST Wed Jan 23 2019

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* TIMING...Through 10 PM this evening.

* WINDS...Sustained wind of 15 to 25 MPH, with gusts up to 40 
  MPH.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds can bring down tree branches and 
  vulnerable or weakened trees. Travel may be difficult at times 
  for those in high profile vehicles. 

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.

&&

$$
182 
WWUS74 KBMX 240211
NPWBMX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
811 PM CST Wed Jan 23 2019


ALZ021-028-029-037-038-043>050-240315-
/O.CAN.KBMX.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-190124T0400Z/
Cleburne-Clay-Randolph-Tallapoosa-Chambers-Elmore-Montgomery-
Macon-Bullock-Lee-Russell-Pike-Barbour-
Including the cities of Heflin, Ashland, Roanoke, Alexander City,
Dadeville, Valley, Lanett, Lafayette, Wetumpka, Tallassee, 
Montgomery, Tuskegee, Union Springs, Auburn, Opelika, 
Phenix City, Troy, and Eufaula
811 PM CST Wed Jan 23 2019

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Birmingham has cancelled the Wind
Advisory. 

The higher winds have shifted eastward into Georgia and wind
speeds should stay below advisory criteria for the remainder of 
the evening.

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 23, 8:10 AM CSTRiver Flood WarningBMXGreene, Hale, Marengo, Pickens, Sumter55 hr
Jan 23, 8:10 AM CSTRiver Flood WarningBMXGreene, Hale, Marengo, Sumter37 hr
Jan 23, 8:17 AM CSTRiver Flood WarningBMXGreene, Hale, Marengo5 days
Jan 23, 10:57 AM CSTSpecial Weather StatementBMXMarengo48 min
Jan 23, 1:43 PM CSTAreal Flood AdvisoryBMXDallas, Hale, Marengo, Perry3 hr
Jan 23, 3:46 PM CSTAreal Flood AdvisoryBMXJefferson3 hr
Jan 23, 4:33 PM CSTAreal Flood AdvisoryBMXAutauga, Chilton, Clay, Coosa, Dallas, Lowndes and 2 more3 hr
Jan 23, 4:43 PM CSTRiver Flood WarningBMXJefferson11 hr
Jan 23, 4:48 PM CSTAreal Flood AdvisoryBMXBlount3 hr
Jan 23, 5:00 PM CSTAreal Flood AdvisoryBMXCalhoun, Cherokee, Cleburne, Etowah, St. Clair, Shelby and 1 more6 hr
Jan 23, 5:48 PM CSTAreal Flood AdvisoryBMXClay, Coosa, Tallapoosa3 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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.