Alert archive / Alabama / Severe Thunderstorm Warnings in 2021
Severe Thunderstorm Warning 88, NWS Birmingham, AL
NWS Birmingham, AL issued this severe thunderstorm warning at May 3, 2021, 7:40 PM CDT for Elmore County, Macon County, Montgomery County, Alabama. It was in force for 47 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- May 3, 2021, 7:40 PM CDT (00:40 UTC)
- Expired
- May 3, 2021, 8:27 PM CDT
- In force
- 47 min
- Issued by
- NWS Birmingham, AL
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Hail
- 1.25 in
- Wind
- 60.0 mph
Counties Elmore County, AL, Macon County, AL, Montgomery County, AL
The radar
The Maxwell AFB radar (KMXX), 13 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 00:41 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 watch it was issued in
The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.
| Issued | Product | Office | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 3, 11:47 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Watch | SPC | 10 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Birmingham, AL (KBMX), launched 00:00Z, 0.7 hours before the alert went out and 120 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
- 1119 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -125 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1247 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 37 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 202 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 215 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.3
- Supercell composite
- 4.4
The text
As transmitted.
329
WUUS54 KBMX 040040
SVRBMX
ALC051-087-101-040145-
/O.NEW.KBMX.SV.W.0088.210504T0040Z-210504T0145Z/
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
740 PM CDT Mon May 3 2021
The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Southeastern Elmore County in east central Alabama...
Southwestern Macon County in southeastern Alabama...
Northeastern Montgomery County in south central Alabama...
* Until 845 PM CDT.
* At 739 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Tysonville,
or 8 miles west of Milstead, moving east at 25 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...
Tuskegee, Tallassee, Milstead, Shorter, Franklin, Liverpool, Lake
Tuskegee, Emerald Mountain, Mount Meigs, Tysonville, Victoryland,
Waugh, Uphapee Creek, Cross Keys, Brassell, Ware and Moton Field
Municipal Airport.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
&&
LAT...LON 3230 8568 3236 8615 3253 8608 3251 8589
3249 8589 3250 8580 3248 8565
TIME...MOT...LOC 0039Z 278DEG 20KT 3241 8604
HAIL...1.25IN
WIND...60MPH
$$
32/Davis3 follow-up statements
380
WWUS54 KBMX 040057
SVSBMX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
757 PM CDT Mon May 3 2021
ALC101-040107-
/O.CAN.KBMX.SV.W.0088.000000T0000Z-210504T0145Z/
Montgomery AL-
757 PM CDT Mon May 3 2021
...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN MONTGOMERY COUNTY
IS CANCELLED...
The severe thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out of
the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for
south central, southeastern and east central Alabama.
LAT...LON 3230 8568 3234 8599 3236 8599 3238 8601
3240 8601 3242 8602 3242 8604 3241 8605
3242 8607 3252 8600 3251 8589 3249 8589
3249 8580 3250 8580 3248 8565
TIME...MOT...LOC 0057Z 275DEG 17KT 3241 8595
$$
ALC051-087-040145-
/O.CON.KBMX.SV.W.0088.000000T0000Z-210504T0145Z/
Elmore AL-Macon AL-
757 PM CDT Mon May 3 2021
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 845 PM CDT
FOR SOUTHEASTERN ELMORE AND SOUTHWESTERN MACON COUNTIES...
At 757 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Victoryland, or
near Milstead, moving east at 20 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...
Tuskegee, Tallassee, Milstead, Shorter, Franklin, Liverpool,
Tysonville, Victoryland, Lake Tuskegee, Cross Keys, Uphapee Creek and
Moton Field Municipal Airport.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
&&
LAT...LON 3230 8568 3234 8599 3236 8599 3238 8601
3240 8601 3242 8602 3242 8604 3241 8605
3242 8607 3252 8600 3251 8589 3249 8589
3249 8580 3250 8580 3248 8565
TIME...MOT...LOC 0057Z 275DEG 17KT 3241 8595
HAIL...1.00IN
WIND...60MPH
$$
32/Davis985
WWUS54 KBMX 040114
SVSBMX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
814 PM CDT Mon May 3 2021
ALC051-040123-
/O.CAN.KBMX.SV.W.0088.000000T0000Z-210504T0145Z/
Elmore AL-
814 PM CDT Mon May 3 2021
...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN ELMORE COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The severe thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out of
the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for
southeastern and east central Alabama.
LAT...LON 3232 8568 3236 8591 3238 8594 3242 8594
3245 8592 3245 8588 3247 8587 3248 8585
3248 8588 3249 8588 3249 8579 3248 8565
TIME...MOT...LOC 0113Z 278DEG 20KT 3240 8584
$$
ALC087-040145-
/O.CON.KBMX.SV.W.0088.000000T0000Z-210504T0145Z/
Macon AL-
814 PM CDT Mon May 3 2021
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 845 PM CDT
FOR CENTRAL MACON COUNTY...
At 813 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Liverpool, or
near Milstead, moving east at 25 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...
Tuskegee, Tallassee, Milstead, Shorter, Franklin, Liverpool, Lake
Tuskegee, Uphapee Creek and Moton Field Municipal Airport.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
&&
LAT...LON 3232 8568 3236 8591 3238 8594 3242 8594
3245 8592 3245 8588 3247 8587 3248 8585
3248 8588 3249 8588 3249 8579 3248 8565
TIME...MOT...LOC 0113Z 278DEG 20KT 3240 8584
HAIL...1.00IN
WIND...60MPH
$$
32/Davis764
WWUS54 KBMX 040127
SVSBMX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
827 PM CDT Mon May 3 2021
ALC087-040136-
/O.CAN.KBMX.SV.W.0088.000000T0000Z-210504T0145Z/
Macon AL-
827 PM CDT Mon May 3 2021
...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR CENTRAL MACON COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property.
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled. However small hail and
gusty winds are still possible with this thunderstorm.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for
southeastern and east central Alabama.
LAT...LON 3232 8568 3236 8591 3238 8594 3242 8594
3245 8592 3245 8588 3247 8587 3248 8585
3248 8588 3249 8588 3249 8579 3248 8565
TIME...MOT...LOC 0125Z 278DEG 20KT 3239 8575
$$
32/DavisThe 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, 7:46 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, 6:19 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Tallapoosa | 56 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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.