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Tornado Warning 51, NWS Birmingham, AL
NWS Birmingham, AL issued this tornado warning at Mar 25, 2021, 2:58 PM CDT for Cherokee County, Etowah County, Alabama. It was in force for 45 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 25, 2021, 2:58 PM CDT (19:58 UTC)
- Expired
- Mar 25, 2021, 3:43 PM CDT
- In force
- 45 min
- Issued by
- NWS Birmingham, AL
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Observed
- Hail
- 1.25 in
Counties Cherokee County, AL, Etowah County, AL
The radar
The Northeast Alabama radar (KHTX), 114 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:00 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, 3:20 PM CDT | TORNADO | 3 N Piedmont, AL | AN EF0 TORNADO CAUSED MAINLY TREE DAMAGE IN FAR SOUTHERN CHEROKEE COUNTY NEAR PIEDMONT. |
| Mar 25, 3:25 PM CDT | TORNADO | 4 N Piedmont, AL | STRUCTURAL DAMAGE AND TREES DOWN. REPORTED BY EMA. |
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
Peachtre/Fal Fld, GA (KFFC), launched 12:00Z, 8.0 hours before the alert went out and 128 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
- 1602 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 53 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 397 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 647 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.1
The text
As transmitted.
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WFUS54 KBMX 251958
TORBMX
ALC019-055-252100-
/O.NEW.KBMX.TO.W.0051.210325T1958Z-210325T2100Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
258 PM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021
The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southeastern Etowah County in northeastern Alabama...
Southeastern Cherokee County in northeastern Alabama...
* Until 400 PM CDT.
* At 257 PM CDT, a tornado producing storm was located near
Jacksonville State University, or near 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...
Hokes Bluff, Forney, Glencoe, Pleasant Gap, Ball Flat, Eastern
Weiss Lake, Coloma, Cobb City, Reaves and Spring Garden.
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 3396 8540 3396 8549 3394 8550 3394 8553
3396 8554 3397 8574 3393 8574 3396 8584
3394 8590 3391 8590 3391 8593 3392 8593
3391 8596 3422 8545
TIME...MOT...LOC 1957Z 237DEG 39KT 3387 8584
TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...1.25IN
$$
17/KLAWS4 follow-up statements
256
WWUS54 KBMX 252013
SVSBMX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
313 PM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021
ALC055-252023-
/O.CAN.KBMX.TO.W.0051.000000T0000Z-210325T2100Z/
Etowah AL-
313 PM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN ETOWAH COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CDT for northeastern
and east central Alabama.
LAT...LON 3396 8540 3396 8549 3394 8550 3394 8553
3396 8553 3396 8554 3397 8574 3401 8574
3422 8545
TIME...MOT...LOC 2013Z 238DEG 35KT 3395 8568
$$
ALC019-252100-
/O.CON.KBMX.TO.W.0051.000000T0000Z-210325T2100Z/
Cherokee AL-
313 PM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 400 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN CHEROKEE COUNTY...
At 313 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Piedmont, 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...
Forney, Pleasant Gap, Eastern Weiss Lake, Coloma and Spring Garden.
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 3396 8540 3396 8549 3394 8550 3394 8553
3396 8553 3396 8554 3397 8574 3401 8574
3422 8545
TIME...MOT...LOC 2013Z 238DEG 35KT 3395 8568
TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...1.25IN
$$
17/KLAWS464
WWUS54 KBMX 252029
SVSBMX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
329 PM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021
ALC019-252100-
/O.CON.KBMX.TO.W.0051.000000T0000Z-210325T2100Z/
Cherokee AL-
329 PM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 400 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN CHEROKEE COUNTY...
At 329 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Forney, moving northeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and half dollar size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Forney, Pleasant Gap, Eastern Weiss Lake and Coloma.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3401 8541 3396 8552 3406 8562 3422 8545
TIME...MOT...LOC 2029Z 237DEG 39KT 3405 8550
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.25IN
$$
17/KLAWS319
WWUS54 KBMX 252035
SVSBMX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
335 PM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021
ALC019-252100-
/O.CON.KBMX.TO.W.0051.000000T0000Z-210325T2100Z/
Cherokee AL-
335 PM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 400 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN CHEROKEE COUNTY...
At 335 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located over Forney, moving
northeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado and half dollar size hail.
SOURCE...Law enforcement 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...
Forney, Pleasant Gap, Eastern Weiss Lake and Coloma.
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 3401 8541 3396 8552 3406 8562 3422 8545
TIME...MOT...LOC 2035Z 237DEG 39KT 3408 8544
TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...1.25IN
$$
17/KLAWS768
WWUS54 KBMX 252043
SVSBMX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
343 PM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021
ALC019-252053-
/O.CAN.KBMX.TO.W.0051.000000T0000Z-210325T2100Z/
Cherokee AL-
343 PM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN CHEROKEE COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CDT for northeastern
Alabama.
LAT...LON 3401 8541 3396 8552 3406 8562 3422 8545
TIME...MOT...LOC 2043Z 237DEG 39KT 3413 8535
$$
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, 2:23 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, 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.