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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 106, NWS Birmingham, AL
NWS Birmingham, AL issued this severe thunderstorm warning at May 4, 2021, 6:19 PM CDT for Tallapoosa County, Alabama. It was in force for 56 min. 3 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
- May 4, 2021, 6:19 PM CDT (23:19 UTC)
- Expired
- May 4, 2021, 7:15 PM CDT
- In force
- 56 min
- Issued by
- NWS Birmingham, AL
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Hail
- 0.75 in
- Wind
- 60.0 mph
County Tallapoosa County, AL
The radar
The Maxwell AFB radar (KMXX), 22 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 23:21 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 4, 6:42 PM CDT | TSTM WND DMG | Alexander City, AL | NUMEROUS TREES AND POWERLINES DOWN IN ALEXANDER CITY. |
| May 4, 6:45 PM CDT | TSTM WND DMG | Jacksons' Gap, AL | TREES BLOWN DOWN AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS ACROSS THE COUNTY. SOME STRUCTURES WERE HEAVILY DAMAGED BY FALLEN TREES, WITH AT LEAST 30 INSTANCES OF ROADS BLOCKED BY FALLEN TREES. |
| May 4, 6:50 PM CDT | TSTM WND DMG | 3 Ssw Reeltown, AL | TREE ON A HOME ON HWY 49 S. 1 MINOR INJURY. |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 4, 3:31 PM CDT | Tornado Watch | SPC | 6 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Birmingham, AL (KBMX), launched 12:00Z, 11.3 hours before the alert went out and 101 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
- 2158 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -5 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 569 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 28 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 145 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 195 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 1.4
- Supercell composite
- 7.3
The text
As transmitted.
919
WUUS54 KBMX 042319
SVRBMX
ALC123-050015-
/O.NEW.KBMX.SV.W.0106.210504T2319Z-210505T0015Z/
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
619 PM CDT Tue May 4 2021
The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Tallapoosa County in east central Alabama...
* Until 715 PM CDT.
* At 618 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Parkdale to near Maxwell Air Force Base, moving
east at 50 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts. This line of storms has a history of
producing wind damage.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
* Locations impacted include...
Alexander City, Tallassee, Dadeville, Camp Hill, Jacksons' Gap, New
Site, Goldville, Martin Dam, Reeves Airport, Southern Lake Martin,
Hillabee Creek, Eastern Lake Martin, Liberty City, Tallapoosa City,
Northern Lake Martin, Wind Creek State Park, Still Waters Resort,
Western Lake Martin, Daviston and Hackneyville.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for east central
Alabama.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
&&
LAT...LON 3273 8560 3270 8570 3259 8570 3258 8572
3258 8580 3249 8580 3249 8588 3250 8589
3265 8589 3268 8591 3275 8588 3276 8596
3277 8596 3277 8597 3276 8597 3276 8601
3306 8601 3310 8597 3311 8559
TIME...MOT...LOC 2318Z 272DEG 44KT 3308 8616 3242 8635
HAIL...<.75IN
WIND...60MPH
$$
89^GSatterwhite2 follow-up statements
806
WWUS54 KBMX 042359
SVSBMX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
659 PM CDT Tue May 4 2021
ALC123-050015-
/O.CON.KBMX.SV.W.0106.000000T0000Z-210505T0015Z/
Tallapoosa AL-
659 PM CDT Tue May 4 2021
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 715 PM CDT
FOR TALLAPOOSA COUNTY...
At 659 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Goldville to near Waverly, moving east at 55 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Tallassee, Dadeville, Camp Hill, Jacksons' Gap, New Site, Goldville,
Liberty City, Reeves Airport, Tallapoosa City, Still Waters Resort,
Southern Lake Martin, Eastern Lake Martin, Northern Lake Martin,
Daviston, Susannah Crossing, Maxwell Gunter Recreation Area, Blue
Creek Marina, Horseshoe Bend National Military Park, Dare Park and
Eagle Creek.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for east central
Alabama.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
&&
LAT...LON 3249 8588 3310 8584 3311 8559 3273 8560
3270 8570 3259 8570 3258 8572 3258 8580
3249 8580
TIME...MOT...LOC 2359Z 259DEG 47KT 3310 8571 3272 8562
HAIL...<.75IN
WIND...60MPH
$$
89^GSatterwhite592
WWUS54 KBMX 050007 RRA
SVSBMX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
707 PM CDT Tue May 4 2021
ALC123-050017-
/O.EXP.KBMX.SV.W.0106.000000T0000Z-210505T0015Z/
Tallapoosa AL-
707 PM CDT Tue May 4 2021
...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR TALLAPOOSA COUNTY WILL EXPIRE
AT 715 PM CDT...
The storms which prompted the warning have moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. However gusty
winds and heavy rain are still possible with these thunderstorms.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for east central
Alabama.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until midnight CDT for
southeastern and east central Alabama.
To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
Birmingham.
LAT...LON 3249 8588 3310 8584 3311 8559 3273 8560
3270 8570 3259 8570 3258 8572 3258 8580
3249 8580
TIME...MOT...LOC 0007Z 272DEG 44KT 3310 8560 3272 8551
$$
89^GSatterwhiteThe office that day
Everything else NWS Birmingham, AL issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 3, 7:02 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Elmore, Montgomery | 43 min |
| May 3, 7:13 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Bibb, Chilton, Perry | 32 min |
| May 3, 7:25 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | BMX | Autauga, Elmore, Macon, Montgomery | 5 hr |
| May 3, 7:29 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | BMX | Chambers, Lee, Macon, Tallapoosa | 2 hr |
| May 3, 7:40 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Elmore, Macon, Montgomery | 47 min |
| May 3, 7:46 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | BMX | Chilton | 44 min |
| May 3, 8:30 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | BMX | Lee, Macon | 45 min |
| May 3, 8:36 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | BMX | Chilton | 39 min |
| May 3, 8:51 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | BMX | Bibb, Chilton, Perry | 3 hr |
| May 3, 8:59 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | BMX | Russell | 46 min |
| May 3, 9:31 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | BMX | Shelby | 59 min |
| May 4, 7:27 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | BMX | Marion | 48 min |
| May 4, 7:57 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | BMX | Lamar, Marion | 48 min |
| May 4, 9:07 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Winston | 38 min |
| May 4, 10:26 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Blount | 23 min |
| May 4, 10:59 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | BMX | Walker | 31 min |
| May 4, 11:00 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | BMX | Fayette, Lamar, Walker | 3 hr |
| May 4, 11:06 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | BMX | Blount, Calhoun, Cherokee, Etowah, St. Clair | 3 hr |
| May 4, 11:12 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | BMX | Fayette, Tuscaloosa | 21 min |
| May 4, 11:25 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Jefferson, Walker | 50 min |
| May 4, 11:45 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | BMX | Jefferson | 2 hr |
| May 4, 11:49 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Blount, Jefferson, St. Clair | 26 min |
| May 4, 12:03 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | BMX | Blount, Etowah, St. Clair | 117 min |
| May 4, 12:10 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | BMX | Jefferson | 7 hr |
| May 4, 12:14 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Calhoun, St. Clair, Talladega | 46 min |
| May 4, 12:17 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Jefferson, St. Clair, Shelby | 28 min |
| May 4, 12:35 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | BMX | Calhoun, Etowah, St. Clair, Talladega | 3 hr |
| May 4, 12:56 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Calhoun, Cherokee, Cleburne, Talladega | 64 min |
| May 4, 1:15 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Jefferson, Shelby | 30 min |
| May 4, 1:25 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | BMX | Cleburne | 24 min |
| May 4, 1:39 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | BMX | Jefferson, St. Clair, Shelby | 5 hr |
| May 4, 2:07 PM CDT | Areal Flood Warning | BMX | Blount, Calhoun, Cherokee, Etowah, St. Clair | 6 hr |
| May 4, 2:54 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | BMX | Clay, Cleburne, Randolph, Shelby, Talladega | 3 hr |
| May 4, 3:50 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Sumter | 55 min |
| May 4, 4:01 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | BMX | Shelby, Talladega | 3 hr |
| May 4, 4:05 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | BMX | Bibb, Tuscaloosa | 3 hr |
| May 4, 4:13 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Tuscaloosa | 29 min |
| May 4, 4:20 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Greene | 55 min |
| May 4, 4:30 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Hale, Marengo | 63 min |
| May 4, 4:45 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | BMX | Walker, Winston | 30 min |
| May 4, 5:00 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Bibb, Chilton, Dallas, Perry | 75 min |
| May 4, 5:17 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | BMX | Jefferson, Shelby | 3 hr |
| May 4, 5:29 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Autauga, Chilton, Lowndes | 76 min |
| May 4, 5:30 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | BMX | Chilton, Perry | 30 min |
| May 4, 5:38 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | BMX | Shelby | 12 min |
| May 4, 5:54 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Coosa | 50 min |
| May 4, 5:59 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Elmore | 61 min |
| May 4, 6:07 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Montgomery | 68 min |
| May 4, 6:24 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | BMX | Elmore, Montgomery | 13 min |
| May 4, 6:37 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Bullock, Macon, Pike | 83 min |
| May 4, 6:41 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Chambers, Lee | 61 min |
| May 4, 6:48 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | BMX | Bibb, Jefferson, Shelby | 22 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.