Alert archive / Alabama / Severe Thunderstorm Warnings in 2021
Severe Thunderstorm Warning 68, NWS Birmingham, AL
NWS Birmingham, AL issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Apr 24, 2021, 4:55 PM CDT for Lee County, Macon County, Tallapoosa County, Alabama. It was in force for 38 min. 1 report 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
- Apr 24, 2021, 4:55 PM CDT (21:55 UTC)
- Expired
- Apr 24, 2021, 5:33 PM CDT
- In force
- 38 min
- Issued by
- NWS Birmingham, AL
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Hail
- 1.75 in
- Wind
- 60.0 mph
Counties Lee County, AL, Macon County, AL, Tallapoosa County, AL
The radar
The Maxwell AFB radar (KMXX), 7 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:57 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 24, 5:06 PM CDT | HAIL 1 | 4 Ese Yates Dam, AL | NICKEL TO QUARTER SIZED HAIL ESTIMATED ALONG HWY 14 EAST OF TALLASSEE. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR. |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 24, 1:17 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Watch | SPC | 8 hr |
| Apr 24, 4:52 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Watch | SPC | 4 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Birmingham, AL (KBMX), launched 12:00Z, 9.9 hours before the alert went out and 117 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
- 580 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 62 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 855 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 1103 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
368
WUUS54 KBMX 242155
SVRBMX
ALC081-087-123-242245-
/O.NEW.KBMX.SV.W.0068.210424T2155Z-210424T2245Z/
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
455 PM CDT Sat Apr 24 2021
The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northwestern Lee County in east central Alabama...
Northeastern Macon County in southeastern Alabama...
Southeastern Tallapoosa County in east central Alabama...
* Until 545 PM CDT.
* At 455 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Eclectic, or
8 miles east of Wetumpka, moving east at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Golf ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect
wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
* Locations impacted include...
Auburn, Tuskegee, Tallassee, Notasulga, Franklin, Waverly, Martin
Dam, Liberty City, Reeves Airport, Auburn University, Tallapoosa
City, Tuskegee National Forest, Loachapoka, Yates Dam, I 85 Rest
Area, Chewacla State Park, Roxana, Reeltown and Yates Reservoir.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
&&
LAT...LON 3250 8546 3246 8588 3247 8587 3248 8585
3248 8588 3250 8589 3265 8589 3266 8591
3269 8591 3272 8561 3273 8557 3273 8550
TIME...MOT...LOC 2155Z 262DEG 45KT 3255 8605
HAIL...1.75IN
WIND...60MPH
$$
32/Davis3 follow-up statements
816
WWUS54 KBMX 242205
SVSBMX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
505 PM CDT Sat Apr 24 2021
ALC081-087-123-242245-
/O.CON.KBMX.SV.W.0068.000000T0000Z-210424T2245Z/
Lee AL-Macon AL-Tallapoosa AL-
505 PM CDT Sat Apr 24 2021
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 545 PM CDT
FOR NORTHWESTERN LEE...NORTHEASTERN MACON AND SOUTHEASTERN TALLAPOOSA
COUNTIES...
At 505 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Tallassee,
moving east at 50 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Auburn, Tuskegee, Tallassee, Notasulga, Waverly, Martin Dam, Liberty
City, Reeves Airport, Auburn University, Tallapoosa City, Loachapoka,
Yates Dam, I 85 Rest Area, Chewacla State Park, Roxana, Reeltown and
Yates Reservoir.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
&&
LAT...LON 3250 8546 3248 8585 3248 8588 3250 8589
3265 8589 3266 8591 3269 8591 3272 8561
3273 8557 3273 8550
TIME...MOT...LOC 2205Z 262DEG 45KT 3257 8589
HAIL...1.25IN
WIND...60MPH
$$
32/Davis518
WWUS54 KBMX 242225
SVSBMX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
525 PM CDT Sat Apr 24 2021
ALC123-242234-
/O.CAN.KBMX.SV.W.0068.000000T0000Z-210424T2245Z/
Tallapoosa AL-
525 PM CDT Sat Apr 24 2021
...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN TALLAPOOSA COUNTY
IS CANCELLED...
The severe thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out of
the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for
southeastern and east central Alabama. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch
also remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for east central Alabama.
LAT...LON 3250 8546 3252 8569 3258 8574 3258 8572
3259 8571 3261 8566 3266 8561 3268 8556
3268 8549
TIME...MOT...LOC 2224Z 262DEG 45KT 3260 8560
$$
ALC081-087-242245-
/O.CON.KBMX.SV.W.0068.000000T0000Z-210424T2245Z/
Lee AL-Macon AL-
525 PM CDT Sat Apr 24 2021
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 545 PM CDT
FOR NORTHWESTERN LEE AND NORTHEASTERN MACON COUNTIES...
At 524 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Notasulga,
moving east at 50 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Auburn, Notasulga, Auburn University, Loachapoka and Chewacla State
Park.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
&&
LAT...LON 3250 8546 3252 8569 3258 8574 3258 8572
3259 8571 3261 8566 3266 8561 3268 8556
3268 8549
TIME...MOT...LOC 2224Z 262DEG 45KT 3260 8560
HAIL...1.00IN
WIND...60MPH
$$
32/Davis343
WWUS54 KBMX 242233
SVSBMX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
533 PM CDT Sat Apr 24 2021
ALC081-087-242243-
/O.CAN.KBMX.SV.W.0068.000000T0000Z-210424T2245Z/
Lee AL-Macon AL-
533 PM CDT Sat Apr 24 2021
...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR NORTHWESTERN LEE AND
NORTHEASTERN MACON COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property.
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for
southeastern and east central Alabama. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch
also remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for east central Alabama.
LAT...LON 3250 8546 3252 8569 3258 8574 3258 8572
3259 8571 3261 8566 3266 8561 3268 8556
3268 8549
TIME...MOT...LOC 2231Z 262DEG 45KT 3262 8546
$$
32/DavisThe office that day
Everything else NWS Birmingham, AL issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 24, 4:37 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | BMX | Lowndes | 68 min |
| Apr 24, 5:40 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | BMX | Lowndes | 65 min |
| Apr 24, 6:24 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | BMX | Montgomery | 36 min |
| Apr 24, 6:26 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | BMX | Pike | 49 min |
| Apr 24, 7:05 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | BMX | Barbour, Bullock, Lee, Macon, Russell | 55 min |
| Apr 24, 8:04 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | BMX | Sumter | 26 min |
| Apr 24, 8:25 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | BMX | Hale | 35 min |
| Apr 24, 8:55 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | BMX | Perry | 35 min |
| Apr 24, 9:02 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | BMX | Marengo | 28 min |
| Apr 24, 9:46 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | BMX | Dallas | 29 min |
| Apr 24, 10:33 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | BMX | Lowndes, Montgomery | 42 min |
| Apr 24, 11:05 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | BMX | Macon | 40 min |
| Apr 24, 3:11 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | BMX | Perry | 34 min |
| Apr 24, 3:22 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | BMX | Montgomery | 38 min |
| Apr 24, 3:26 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | BMX | Fayette | 34 min |
| Apr 24, 3:27 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | BMX | Winston | 33 min |
| Apr 24, 3:28 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Macon, Montgomery | 32 min |
| Apr 24, 3:31 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | BMX | Clay | 29 min |
| Apr 24, 3:35 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Fayette, Marion, Walker, Winston | 40 min |
| Apr 24, 3:44 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Macon, Tallapoosa | 31 min |
| Apr 24, 3:58 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Lee | 35 min |
| Apr 24, 4:00 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | BMX | Winston | 15 min |
| Apr 24, 4:01 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | BMX | Randolph | 44 min |
| Apr 24, 4:03 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | BMX | Autauga | 42 min |
| Apr 24, 4:14 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | BMX | Walker | 46 min |
| Apr 24, 4:14 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Chambers | 33 min |
| Apr 24, 4:18 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | BMX | Lowndes | 42 min |
| Apr 24, 4:22 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | BMX | Russell | 23 min |
| Apr 24, 4:29 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | BMX | Blount, Tuscaloosa | 61 min |
| Apr 24, 4:31 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Jefferson, Walker | 29 min |
| Apr 24, 4:35 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Elmore, Montgomery | 36 min |
| Apr 24, 4:35 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Blount, Jefferson | 25 min |
| Apr 24, 4:52 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | BMX | Chambers, Randolph, Tallapoosa | 38 min |
| Apr 24, 4:58 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Jefferson, St. Clair | 32 min |
| Apr 24, 5:02 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Blount, St. Clair | 28 min |
| Apr 24, 5:17 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Calhoun, Etowah, St. Clair | 43 min |
| Apr 24, 5:23 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Pike | 52 min |
| Apr 24, 5:25 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | BMX | Bibb, St. Clair, Shelby | 35 min |
| Apr 24, 5:37 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Bibb, Shelby, Talladega | 23 min |
| Apr 24, 5:40 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Calhoun, St. Clair, Shelby, Talladega | 35 min |
| Apr 24, 5:43 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Barbour, Bullock | 47 min |
| Apr 24, 5:44 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Cherokee | 31 min |
| Apr 24, 5:52 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Calhoun, Cherokee, Cleburne, Etowah | 37 min |
| Apr 24, 5:58 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | BMX | Shelby | 32 min |
| Apr 24, 6:09 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Calhoun, Clay, Cleburne, Shelby, Talladega | 51 min |
| Apr 24, 6:12 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Barbour | 18 min |
| Apr 24, 6:22 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Barbour, Pike | 38 min |
| Apr 24, 6:28 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Cleburne | 32 min |
| Apr 24, 6:37 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | BMX | Clay, Randolph | 38 min |
| Apr 24, 6:48 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Chambers, Clay, Randolph, Tallapoosa | 57 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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.