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Tornado Warning 48, NWS Birmingham, AL
NWS Birmingham, AL issued this tornado warning at Mar 25, 2021, 1:46 PM CDT for St. Clair County, Shelby County, Talladega County, Alabama. It was in force for 59 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
- Mar 25, 2021, 1:46 PM CDT (18:46 UTC)
- Expired
- Mar 25, 2021, 2:45 PM CDT
- In force
- 59 min
- Issued by
- NWS Birmingham, AL
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Observed
- Damage threat
- Considerable
- Hail
- 0.75 in
Counties Shelby County, AL, St. Clair County, AL, Talladega County, AL
The radar
The Birmingham radar (KBMX), 76 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 18:47 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
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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 25, 11:26 AM CDT | Tornado Watch | SPC | 9 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Birmingham, AL (KBMX), launched 12:00Z, 6.8 hours before the alert went out and 76 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
- 54 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -239 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 507 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 65 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 613 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 713 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 5.6
The text
As transmitted.
235
WFUS54 KBMX 251846
TORBMX
ALC115-117-121-251945-
/O.NEW.KBMX.TO.W.0048.210325T1846Z-210325T1945Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
146 PM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021
The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
North central Talladega County in east central Alabama...
Northeastern Shelby County in central Alabama...
St. Clair County in central Alabama...
* Until 245 PM CDT.
* At 145 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado
was located over Mount Laurel, or near Chelsea, moving northeast at
45 mph.
This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris
may be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile
homes will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes,
businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete
destruction is possible.
* Locations impacted include...
Pell City, Leeds, Moody, Rainbow City, Springville, Odenville,
Lincoln, Margaret, Argo, Ashville, Riverside, Ragland, Steele, Bald
Rock, Vandiver, Branchville, Logan Martin Lake, Honda Manufacturing
Of Alabama, Coosa Island and Neely Henry Lake.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, 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 3390 8614 3390 8611 3386 8610 3386 8606
3381 8607 3377 8604 3371 8614 3368 8614
3367 8605 3365 8603 3360 8602 3360 8600
3339 8651 3347 8660 3351 8657 3353 8652
3355 8652 3356 8655 3361 8655 3397 8618
TIME...MOT...LOC 1845Z 231DEG 40KT 3342 8663
TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
17/KLAWS5 follow-up statements
982
WWUS54 KBMX 251857
SVSBMX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
157 PM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021
ALC115-117-121-251945-
/O.CON.KBMX.TO.W.0048.000000T0000Z-210325T1945Z/
Talladega AL-Shelby AL-St. Clair AL-
157 PM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 245 PM CDT FOR NORTH
CENTRAL TALLADEGA...NORTHEASTERN SHELBY AND ST. CLAIR COUNTIES...
At 157 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located over Vandiver, or near Leeds, moving northeast at 40 mph.
This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may
be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes
will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes,
businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction
is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Pell City, Leeds, Moody, Rainbow City, Springville, Odenville,
Lincoln, Margaret, Argo, Ashville, Riverside, Ragland, Steele, Bald
Rock, Vandiver, Branchville, Logan Martin Lake, Honda Manufacturing
Of Alabama, Neely Henry Lake and Alabama International Dragway.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW! Move
to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3390 8614 3390 8611 3386 8610 3386 8606
3381 8607 3377 8604 3371 8614 3368 8614
3367 8605 3365 8603 3360 8602 3360 8600
3342 8652 3346 8658 3351 8657 3353 8652
3355 8652 3356 8655 3361 8655 3397 8618
TIME...MOT...LOC 1857Z 240DEG 36KT 3348 8651
TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
17/KLAWS868
WWUS54 KBMX 251907
SVSBMX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
207 PM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021
ALC117-251917-
/O.CAN.KBMX.TO.W.0048.000000T0000Z-210325T1945Z/
Shelby AL-
207 PM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN SHELBY 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 800 PM CDT for central,
northeastern and east central Alabama.
LAT...LON 3397 8618 3390 8614 3390 8611 3386 8610
3386 8606 3381 8607 3377 8605 3371 8614
3368 8614 3367 8605 3365 8603 3360 8602
3348 8638 3350 8638 3350 8648 3355 8648
3356 8655 3358 8655
TIME...MOT...LOC 1907Z 240DEG 36KT 3353 8641
$$
ALC115-121-251945-
/O.CON.KBMX.TO.W.0048.000000T0000Z-210325T1945Z/
Talladega AL-St. Clair AL-
207 PM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 245 PM CDT FOR NORTH
CENTRAL TALLADEGA AND ST. CLAIR COUNTIES...
At 207 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Bald Rock, or near Moody, moving northeast at 40
mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Pell City, Leeds, Moody, Rainbow City, Odenville, Lincoln, Margaret,
Ashville, Riverside, Ragland, Steele, Bald Rock, Honda Manufacturing
Of Alabama, Branchville, Neely Henry Lake, Logan Martin Lake, Alabama
International Dragway, St. Clair County Airport, Wattsville and Chula
Vista.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3397 8618 3390 8614 3390 8611 3386 8610
3386 8606 3381 8607 3377 8605 3371 8614
3368 8614 3367 8605 3365 8603 3360 8602
3348 8638 3350 8638 3350 8648 3355 8648
3356 8655 3358 8655
TIME...MOT...LOC 1907Z 240DEG 36KT 3353 8641
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
17/KLAWS015
WWUS54 KBMX 251920
SVSBMX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
220 PM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021
ALC115-121-251945-
/O.CON.KBMX.TO.W.0048.000000T0000Z-210325T1945Z/
Talladega AL-St. Clair AL-
220 PM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 245 PM CDT FOR NORTH
CENTRAL TALLADEGA AND NORTHEASTERN ST. CLAIR COUNTIES...
At 220 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Riverside, or
near Pell City, moving northeast at 45 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...
Pell City, Rainbow City, Lincoln, Ashville, Riverside, Ragland,
Steele, Honda Manufacturing Of Alabama, Neely Henry Lake, Logan
Martin Lake, Alabama International Dragway, Wattsville, Neely Henry
Dam and Eastaboga.
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 3397 8618 3390 8614 3390 8611 3386 8610
3386 8606 3381 8607 3377 8605 3371 8614
3368 8614 3367 8605 3365 8603 3360 8602
3357 8623 3358 8631 3362 8636 3365 8637
3370 8635
TIME...MOT...LOC 1920Z 231DEG 40KT 3362 8627
TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
17/KLAWS050
WWUS54 KBMX 251927
SVSBMX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
227 PM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021
ALC115-121-251945-
/O.CON.KBMX.TO.W.0048.000000T0000Z-210325T1945Z/
Talladega AL-St. Clair AL-
227 PM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 245 PM CDT FOR NORTH
CENTRAL TALLADEGA AND EAST CENTRAL ST. CLAIR COUNTIES...
At 227 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Ragland, or 11
miles northeast of Pell City, moving northeast at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Lincoln, Riverside, Ragland, Honda Manufacturing Of Alabama, Neely
Henry Lake, Logan Martin Lake, Wattsville and Neely Henry Dam.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a
basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3386 8606 3381 8607 3377 8605 3371 8614
3368 8614 3367 8605 3365 8603 3359 8618
3361 8624 3364 8627 3369 8629
TIME...MOT...LOC 1927Z 231DEG 44KT 3369 8616
TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
17/KLAWS691
WWUS54 KBMX 251935
SVSBMX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
235 PM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021
ALC121-251944-
/O.CAN.KBMX.TO.W.0048.000000T0000Z-210325T1945Z/
Talladega AL-
235 PM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTH CENTRAL TALLADEGA 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 800 PM CDT for central and
east central Alabama.
LAT...LON 3386 8606 3381 8607 3377 8605 3371 8614
3372 8617 3375 8616
TIME...MOT...LOC 1934Z 231DEG 44KT 3374 8607
$$
ALC115-251945-
/O.CON.KBMX.TO.W.0048.000000T0000Z-210325T1945Z/
St. Clair AL-
235 PM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 245 PM CDT FOR EAST
CENTRAL ST. CLAIR COUNTY...
At 234 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Ohatchee, or 12 miles west of Saks, moving northeast
at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Ragland, Neely Henry Lake and Neely Henry Dam.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3386 8606 3381 8607 3377 8605 3371 8614
3372 8617 3375 8616
TIME...MOT...LOC 1934Z 231DEG 44KT 3374 8607
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
17/KLAWSThe office that day
Everything else NWS Birmingham, AL issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 24, 10:58 PM CDT | Wind Advisory | BMX | Autauga, Barbour, Bibb, Blount, Bullock, Calhoun and 33 more | 24 hr |
| Mar 25, 1:43 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | BMX | Pike | 47 min |
| Mar 25, 4:54 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | BMX | Lee | 36 min |
| Mar 25, 7:45 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | BMX | Marengo | 45 min |
| Mar 25, 7:48 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | BMX | Tuscaloosa | 42 min |
| Mar 25, 8:46 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | BMX | Jefferson, Tuscaloosa | 44 min |
| Mar 25, 8:53 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | BMX | Marshall | 22 min |
| Mar 25, 9:19 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | BMX | Blount | 41 min |
| Mar 25, 9:24 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | BMX | Fayette, Walker, Winston | 3 hr |
| Mar 25, 9:28 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | BMX | Jefferson | 47 min |
| Mar 25, 9:58 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Jefferson, St. Clair | 32 min |
| Mar 25, 10:12 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | BMX | Blount, Jefferson | 3 hr |
| Mar 25, 10:18 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | St. Clair | 13 min |
| Mar 25, 10:28 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | BMX | Calhoun, Etowah, St. Clair | 47 min |
| Mar 25, 10:53 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | BMX | Jefferson, Tuscaloosa, Walker | 37 min |
| Mar 25, 11:14 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Blount, Jefferson, St. Clair, Walker | 61 min |
| Mar 25, 11:19 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Calhoun, Cherokee, Cleburne | 15 min |
| Mar 25, 11:36 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | BMX | Greene, Hale | 54 min |
| Mar 25, 12:03 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Blount, Calhoun, Etowah, Jefferson, St. Clair, Talladega | 72 min |
| Mar 25, 12:11 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | BMX | Bibb, Tuscaloosa | 64 min |
| Mar 25, 12:45 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | BMX | Cherokee | 60 min |
| Mar 25, 12:47 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | BMX | Cherokee, Etowah | 6 hr |
| Mar 25, 12:53 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | BMX | Jefferson, Shelby | 67 min |
| Mar 25, 12:54 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | BMX | Jefferson, St. Clair | 4 hr |
| Mar 25, 1:28 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | BMX | Pickens | 43 min |
| Mar 25, 1:57 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | BMX | Blount, Jefferson, St. Clair | 9 hr |
| Mar 25, 2:23 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | BMX | Calhoun | 67 min |
| Mar 25, 2:32 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | BMX | Fayette, Jefferson, Lamar, Marion, Pickens, Tuscaloosa and 2 more | 4 hr |
| Mar 25, 2:45 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | BMX | Fayette, Tuscaloosa, Walker | 15 min |
| Mar 25, 2:58 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | BMX | Cherokee, Etowah | 45 min |
| Mar 25, 3:11 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | BMX | Sumter | 37 min |
| Mar 25, 3:35 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | BMX | Greene | 55 min |
| Mar 25, 3:37 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | BMX | Sumter | 53 min |
| Mar 25, 3:44 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | BMX | Blount, Jefferson | 25 min |
| Mar 25, 3:59 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | BMX | Greene, Hale | 61 min |
| Mar 25, 4:10 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | BMX | Hale, Tuscaloosa | 10 min |
| Mar 25, 4:27 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | BMX | Jefferson | 33 min |
| Mar 25, 4:33 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | BMX | Bibb, Perry | 57 min |
| Mar 25, 4:45 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | BMX | Jefferson | 18 min |
| Mar 25, 4:48 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | BMX | Walker | 27 min |
| Mar 25, 4:55 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | BMX | St. Clair | 41 min |
| Mar 25, 5:05 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | BMX | Chilton, Shelby | 55 min |
| Mar 25, 5:16 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | BMX | Bibb | 29 min |
| Mar 25, 5:24 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | BMX | Calhoun, Etowah | 28 min |
| Mar 25, 5:29 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | BMX | Chilton, Coosa, Shelby, Talladega | 21 min |
| Mar 25, 5:50 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | BMX | Chilton, Coosa, Shelby, Talladega | 100 min |
| Mar 25, 5:50 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | BMX | Shelby, Talladega | 23 min |
| Mar 25, 6:03 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | BMX | Greene | 27 min |
| Mar 25, 6:15 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | BMX | Fayette | 30 min |
| Mar 25, 6:30 PM CDT | Areal Flood Warning | BMX | Cherokee | 3 days |
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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.