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Tornado Warning 49, NWS Birmingham, AL
NWS Birmingham, AL issued this tornado warning at Mar 25, 2021, 2:23 PM CDT for Calhoun County, Alabama. It was in force for 67 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
- Mar 25, 2021, 2:23 PM CDT (19:23 UTC)
- Expired
- Mar 25, 2021, 3:30 PM CDT
- In force
- 67 min
- Issued by
- NWS Birmingham, AL
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Observed
- Hail
- 0.75 in
County Calhoun County, AL
The radar
The Birmingham radar (KBMX), 115 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:23 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 25, 2:32 PM CDT | TORNADO | 4 Sse Ragland, AL | *** 5 FATAL *** A STRONG EF2 TORNADO TRACKED FOR 24 MILES ACROSS CALHOUN COUNTY, DAMAGING OR DESTROYING NUMEROUS RESIDENCES. |
| Mar 25, 2:37 PM CDT | TORNADO | 3 Ssw Neely Henry Dam, AL | CONFIRMED TORNADO PER TDS OFF OF KBMX RADAR. |
| Mar 25, 2:53 PM CDT | TORNADO | Wellington, AL | HOMES DAMAGED IN WELLINGTON. |
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 25, 11:26 AM CDT | Tornado Watch | SPC | 9 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Birmingham, AL (KBMX), launched 12:00Z, 7.4 hours before the alert went out and 116 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.
752
WFUS54 KBMX 251923
TORBMX
ALC015-252030-
/O.NEW.KBMX.TO.W.0049.210325T1923Z-210325T2030Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
223 PM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021
The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Calhoun County in east central Alabama...
* Until 330 PM CDT.
* At 222 PM CDT, a tornado producing storm was located over
Riverside, or near Pell City, moving northeast at 40 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...
Anniston, Jacksonville, Piedmont, Fort McClellan, Saks, West
End-Cobb Town, Glencoe, Weaver, Ohatchee, Blue Mountain,
Alexandria, Neely Henry Lake, Jacksonville State University,
Southside, Anniston Army Depot, Eastaboga, Knightens Crossroads,
Sulphur Springs and Wellington.
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 3388 8564 3385 8564 3384 8559 3380 8559
3374 8564 3360 8602 3367 8605 3368 8614
3371 8614 3377 8604 3384 8607 3386 8600
3392 8595 3391 8590 3395 8588 3393 8574
3397 8574 3396 8559 3391 8553 3389 8553
TIME...MOT...LOC 1922Z 240DEG 35KT 3365 8623
TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
17/KLAWS5 follow-up statements
360
WWUS54 KBMX 251937
SVSBMX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
237 PM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021
ALC015-252030-
/O.CON.KBMX.TO.W.0049.000000T0000Z-210325T2030Z/
Calhoun AL-
237 PM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 330 PM CDT FOR CALHOUN
COUNTY...
At 237 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Ragland, or 13 miles west of Saks, moving northeast
at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and half dollar size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Anniston, Jacksonville, Piedmont, Saks, Glencoe, Weaver, Ohatchee,
Alexandria, Neely Henry Lake, Jacksonville State University,
Southside, Knightens Crossroads, Sulphur Springs and Wellington.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3388 8564 3385 8564 3384 8559 3381 8559
3369 8595 3369 8609 3371 8614 3377 8604
3384 8607 3386 8600 3392 8595 3391 8590
3395 8588 3393 8574 3397 8574 3396 8559
3391 8553 3389 8553
TIME...MOT...LOC 1937Z 237DEG 36KT 3374 8608
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.25IN
$$
17/KLAWS772
WWUS54 KBMX 251938
SVSBMX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
238 PM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021
ALC015-252030-
/O.CON.KBMX.TO.W.0049.000000T0000Z-210325T2030Z/
Calhoun AL-
238 PM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 330 PM CDT FOR CALHOUN
COUNTY...
At 238 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Ohatchee, or 12
miles west of Saks, moving northeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado and half dollar size hail.
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...
Anniston, Jacksonville, Piedmont, Saks, Glencoe, Weaver, Ohatchee,
Alexandria, Neely Henry Lake, Jacksonville State University,
Southside, Knightens Crossroads, Sulphur Springs and Wellington.
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 3388 8564 3385 8564 3384 8559 3381 8559
3369 8595 3369 8609 3371 8614 3377 8604
3384 8607 3386 8600 3392 8595 3391 8590
3395 8588 3393 8574 3397 8574 3396 8559
3391 8553 3389 8553
TIME...MOT...LOC 1938Z 237DEG 36KT 3375 8607
TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...1.25IN
$$
17/KLAWS227
WWUS54 KBMX 251943
SVSBMX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
243 PM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021
ALC015-252030-
/O.CON.KBMX.TO.W.0049.000000T0000Z-210325T2030Z/
Calhoun AL-
243 PM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 330 PM CDT FOR NORTHERN
CALHOUN COUNTY...
At 243 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located over Ohatchee, or 10
miles northwest of Saks, moving northeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado and half dollar size hail.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Jacksonville, Piedmont, Glencoe, Weaver, Ohatchee, Alexandria, Neely
Henry Lake, Jacksonville State University, Southside, Knightens
Crossroads, Sulphur Springs and Wellington.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a
basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3388 8564 3385 8564 3384 8559 3381 8559
3374 8589 3373 8599 3374 8603 3377 8605
3377 8604 3384 8607 3386 8600 3392 8595
3391 8590 3395 8588 3393 8574 3397 8574
3396 8559 3391 8553 3389 8553
TIME...MOT...LOC 1943Z 235DEG 36KT 3379 8600
TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...1.25IN
$$
17/KLAWS341
WWUS54 KBMX 251953
SVSBMX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
253 PM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021
ALC015-252030-
/O.CON.KBMX.TO.W.0049.000000T0000Z-210325T2030Z/
Calhoun AL-
253 PM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 330 PM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN CALHOUN COUNTY...
At 253 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Alexandria, or 7
miles west of Jacksonville, moving northeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado and half dollar size hail.
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...
Jacksonville, Piedmont, Glencoe, Jacksonville State University,
Alexandria, Knightens Crossroads, Sulphur Springs and Wellington.
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 3385 8564 3380 8581 3379 8591 3381 8596
3386 8598 3392 8595 3391 8590 3395 8588
3393 8574 3397 8574 3396 8559 3391 8553
3389 8553 3388 8564
TIME...MOT...LOC 1953Z 237DEG 39KT 3384 8589
TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...1.25IN
$$
17/KLAWS676
WWUS54 KBMX 252026
SVSBMX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
326 PM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021
ALC015-252035-
/O.EXP.KBMX.TO.W.0049.000000T0000Z-210325T2030Z/
Calhoun AL-
326 PM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN CALHOUN COUNTY WILL EXPIRE AT
330 PM CDT...
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CDT for northeastern
and east central Alabama.
LAT...LON 3385 8564 3380 8581 3379 8591 3381 8596
3386 8598 3392 8595 3391 8590 3395 8588
3393 8574 3397 8574 3396 8559 3391 8553
3389 8553 3388 8564
TIME...MOT...LOC 2025Z 240DEG 35KT 3400 8557
$$
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, 1:46 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | BMX | St. Clair, Shelby, Talladega | 59 min |
| Mar 25, 1:57 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | BMX | Blount, Jefferson, St. Clair | 9 hr |
| 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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.