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Tornado Warning 12, NWS Birmingham, AL
NWS Birmingham, AL issued this tornado warning at Mar 17, 2021, 1:59 PM CDT for Greene County, Hale County, Alabama. It was in force for 46 min. 2 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 17, 2021, 1:59 PM CDT (18:59 UTC)
- Expired
- Mar 17, 2021, 2:45 PM CDT
- In force
- 46 min
- Issued by
- NWS Birmingham, AL
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 0.75 in
Counties Greene County, AL, Hale County, AL
The radar
The Birmingham radar (KBMX), 92 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:03 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 17, 2:12 PM CDT | TORNADO | 1 E Mound State Park, AL | AN EF1 TORNADO PRODUCED DAMAGE FOR 22.03 MILES AND WAS 550 YARDS WIDE AT ITS WIDEST POINT. THE TORNADO STARTED IN MARTIN SLOUGH EAST OF THE WARRIOR RIVER AND LIFTED NNW OF DUNCANVILLE. MODERATE STRUCTURE DAMAGE AND TREE DAMAGE OCCURRED ALONG THE PATH. SEVERAL |
| Mar 17, 2:29 PM CDT | TORNADO | 1 E Mound State Park, AL | ROOF DAMAGE TO A NUMBER OF HOUSES IN THE CITY ON BOTH SIDES OF THE COUNTY LINE. SEVERAL BUSINESSES DAMAGED IN MOUNDVILLE. |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 17, 11:36 AM CDT | Tornado Watch | SPC | 7 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Birmingham, AL (KBMX), launched 12:00Z, 7.0 hours before the alert went out and 92 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
- 658 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -112 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 759 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 59 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 169 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 301 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 2.1
The text
As transmitted.
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WFUS54 KBMX 171859
TORBMX
ALC063-065-171945-
/O.NEW.KBMX.TO.W.0012.210317T1859Z-210317T1945Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
159 PM CDT Wed Mar 17 2021
The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
East central Greene County in west central Alabama...
Northern Hale County in west central Alabama...
* Until 245 PM CDT.
* At 158 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Eutaw, moving northeast at 30 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...
Eutaw, Moundville, Akron, Evansville, Mound State Park, Elliots
Creek, Moundville Airport, Eutaw Municipal Airport and Havana.
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 3302 8776 3302 8771 3301 8771 3300 8742
3278 8782 3284 8790
TIME...MOT...LOC 1858Z 223DEG 26KT 3285 8782
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
86/Martin3 follow-up statements
559
WWUS54 KBMX 171914
SVSBMX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
214 PM CDT Wed Mar 17 2021
ALC063-065-171945-
/O.CON.KBMX.TO.W.0012.000000T0000Z-210317T1945Z/
Greene AL-Hale AL-
214 PM CDT Wed Mar 17 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 245 PM CDT FOR EAST
CENTRAL GREENE AND NORTHERN HALE COUNTIES...
At 214 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Akron, or 11 miles northeast of Eutaw, moving
northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Moundville, Elliots Creek, Mound State Park, Moundville Airport and
Havana.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3302 8776 3302 8771 3301 8771 3300 8742
3287 8766 3291 8785
TIME...MOT...LOC 1914Z 223DEG 26KT 3294 8773
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
86/Martin913
WWUS54 KBMX 171924
SVSBMX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
224 PM CDT Wed Mar 17 2021
ALC063-171934-
/O.CAN.KBMX.TO.W.0012.000000T0000Z-210317T1945Z/
Greene AL-
224 PM CDT Wed Mar 17 2021
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL GREENE 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 700 PM CDT for west central
Alabama.
LAT...LON 3298 8773 3299 8773 3299 8771 3301 8771
3300 8756 3293 8764 3294 8773 3295 8773
3295 8775 3296 8774 3297 8775 3298 8775
TIME...MOT...LOC 1924Z 223DEG 26KT 3299 8767
$$
ALC065-171945-
/O.CON.KBMX.TO.W.0012.000000T0000Z-210317T1945Z/
Hale AL-
224 PM CDT Wed Mar 17 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 245 PM CDT FOR NORTH
CENTRAL HALE COUNTY...
At 224 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located over Moundville, or 16
miles south of Tuscaloosa, moving northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Moundville, Moundville Airport and Elliots Creek.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a
basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3298 8773 3299 8773 3299 8771 3301 8771
3300 8756 3293 8764 3294 8773 3295 8773
3295 8775 3296 8774 3297 8775 3298 8775
TIME...MOT...LOC 1924Z 223DEG 26KT 3299 8767
TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
86/Martin448
WWUS54 KBMX 171936
SVSBMX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
236 PM CDT Wed Mar 17 2021
ALC065-171945-
/O.EXP.KBMX.TO.W.0012.000000T0000Z-210317T1945Z/
Hale AL-
236 PM CDT Wed Mar 17 2021
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTH CENTRAL HALE COUNTY WILL EXPIRE AT
245 PM CDT...
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 700 PM CDT for west central
Alabama.
LAT...LON 3298 8773 3299 8773 3299 8771 3301 8771
3300 8756 3293 8764 3294 8773 3295 8773
3295 8775 3296 8774 3297 8775 3298 8775
TIME...MOT...LOC 1935Z 223DEG 26KT 3305 8761
$$
86/MartinThe office that day
Everything else NWS Birmingham, AL issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 16, 9:59 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | BMX | Sumter | 46 min |
| Mar 16, 10:11 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Sumter | 24 min |
| Mar 16, 10:38 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | BMX | Hale | 37 min |
| Mar 17, 1:27 AM CDT | Dense Fog Advisory | BMX | Autauga, Barbour, Blount, Bullock, Calhoun, Chambers and 22 more | 6 hr |
| Mar 17, 11:18 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | BMX | Jefferson | 27 min |
| Mar 17, 12:13 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | BMX | Dallas | 47 min |
| Mar 17, 12:19 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | BMX | Jefferson, Tuscaloosa | 2 hr |
| Mar 17, 12:21 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Fayette, Lamar, Marion | 25 min |
| Mar 17, 12:41 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | BMX | Autauga | 64 min |
| Mar 17, 12:59 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | BMX | Greene, Sumter | 61 min |
| Mar 17, 1:18 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | BMX | Autauga, Chilton, Elmore | 57 min |
| Mar 17, 1:40 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Pickens, Tuscaloosa | 28 min |
| Mar 17, 1:52 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | BMX | Greene, Hale, Marengo, Sumter | 41 min |
| Mar 17, 1:58 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | BMX | Marengo | 62 min |
| Mar 17, 2:02 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | BMX | Chilton, Coosa | 58 min |
| Mar 17, 2:09 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | BMX | Marengo | 66 min |
| Mar 17, 2:14 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | BMX | Jefferson, Walker | 61 min |
| Mar 17, 2:20 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | BMX | Tuscaloosa | 40 min |
| Mar 17, 2:33 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | BMX | Clay, Coosa, Talladega | 42 min |
| Mar 17, 2:44 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | BMX | Hale, Marengo, Perry | 2 hr |
| Mar 17, 2:47 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | BMX | Greene, Pickens, Sumter, Tuscaloosa | 2 hr |
| Mar 17, 2:48 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | BMX | Blount, Jefferson, Walker | 2 hr |
| Mar 17, 2:48 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | BMX | Fayette, Lamar, Marion, Walker, Winston | 2 hr |
| Mar 17, 2:51 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | BMX | Jefferson | 2 hr |
| Mar 17, 2:53 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | BMX | Tuscaloosa | 52 min |
| Mar 17, 2:54 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | BMX | Dallas, Marengo, Perry | 66 min |
| Mar 17, 2:58 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | BMX | Blount, Jefferson | 34 min |
| Mar 17, 3:21 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | BMX | Tuscaloosa | 54 min |
| Mar 17, 3:25 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | BMX | Tuscaloosa | 2 hr |
| Mar 17, 3:28 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | BMX | Dallas, Perry | 2 hr |
| Mar 17, 3:34 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | BMX | Jefferson, Walker | 56 min |
| Mar 17, 3:37 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | BMX | Marengo | 38 min |
| Mar 17, 3:58 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | BMX | Jefferson | 47 min |
| Mar 17, 3:58 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | BMX | Dallas, Perry | 47 min |
| Mar 17, 4:12 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | BMX | Dallas | 48 min |
| Mar 17, 4:28 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | BMX | Marengo | 62 min |
| Mar 17, 4:36 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | BMX | Jefferson | 54 min |
| Mar 17, 4:40 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | BMX | Autauga | 50 min |
| Mar 17, 4:43 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | BMX | Dallas, Perry | 47 min |
| Mar 17, 5:00 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | BMX | Chilton | 60 min |
| Mar 17, 5:09 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | BMX | Jefferson | 111 min |
| Mar 17, 5:15 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | BMX | Chilton | 60 min |
| Mar 17, 5:16 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | BMX | Blount | 44 min |
| Mar 17, 5:23 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | BMX | Dallas, Marengo, Perry | 67 min |
| Mar 17, 5:26 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | BMX | Autauga, Chilton, Dallas, Hale, Marengo, Perry and 1 more | 3 hr |
| Mar 17, 5:41 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | BMX | Marengo | 23 min |
| Mar 17, 5:42 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | BMX | Chilton, Coosa, Shelby, Talladega | 48 min |
| Mar 17, 5:48 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | BMX | Blount | 42 min |
| Mar 17, 5:56 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | BMX | Walker, Winston | 44 min |
| Mar 17, 6:09 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | BMX | Chilton, Coosa, Shelby, Talladega | 13 min |
| Mar 17, 6:40 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | BMX | Walker, Winston | 3 hr |
| Mar 17, 6:48 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | BMX | Dallas | 42 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.