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Tornado Warning 54, NWS Birmingham, AL
NWS Birmingham, AL issued this tornado warning at Mar 25, 2021, 3:37 PM CDT for Sumter County, Alabama. It was in force for 53 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, 3:37 PM CDT (20:37 UTC)
- Expired
- Mar 25, 2021, 4:30 PM CDT
- In force
- 53 min
- Issued by
- NWS Birmingham, AL
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 0.75 in
County Sumter County, AL
The radar
The Birmingham radar (KBMX), 137 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:36 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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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, 8.6 hours before the alert went out and 137 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.
390
WFUS54 KBMX 252037
TORBMX
ALC119-252130-
/O.NEW.KBMX.TO.W.0054.210325T2037Z-210325T2130Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
337 PM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021
The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southern Sumter County in west central Alabama...
* Until 430 PM CDT.
* At 337 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Alamucha, or near Cuba, moving northeast at 45
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...
Livingston, York, Cuba, The University Of West Alabama, Bluffport,
Coatopa, Dug Hill, Kinterbish, Old Mallard Airport, Belmont,
Demopolis Lock And Dam, Lilita, McDowell, Bellamy, I 20 Welcome
Center At Cuba and Ward.
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 3250 8840 3269 8804 3264 8806 3264 8808
3263 8808 3259 8806 3263 8792 3262 8791
3261 8784 3260 8784 3259 8786 3261 8788
3259 8790 3252 8785 3252 8791 3246 8796
3242 8804 3233 8825 3231 8842
TIME...MOT...LOC 2037Z 240DEG 37KT 3237 8845
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
32/Davis4 follow-up statements
639
WWUS54 KBMX 252052
SVSBMX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
352 PM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021
ALC119-252130-
/O.CON.KBMX.TO.W.0054.000000T0000Z-210325T2130Z/
Sumter AL-
352 PM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 430 PM CDT FOR SOUTHERN
SUMTER COUNTY...
At 352 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over York, moving northeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Livingston, York, Bluffport, Coatopa, Dug Hill, The University Of
West Alabama, Old Mallard Airport, Bellamy, Belmont, Demopolis Lock
And Dam, Lilita and McDowell.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3250 8833 3269 8804 3264 8806 3264 8808
3263 8808 3259 8806 3263 8792 3262 8791
3261 8784 3260 8784 3259 8786 3261 8788
3259 8790 3252 8785 3252 8791 3246 8796
3243 8804 3239 8824 3244 8829
TIME...MOT...LOC 2052Z 238DEG 40KT 3247 8826
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
32/Davis526
WWUS54 KBMX 252101
SVSBMX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
401 PM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021
ALC119-252130-
/O.CON.KBMX.TO.W.0054.000000T0000Z-210325T2130Z/
Sumter AL-
401 PM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 430 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN SUMTER COUNTY...
At 401 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Bluffport, or near Livingston, 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...
Livingston, Bluffport, Dug Hill, Belmont, Demopolis Lock And Dam,
Lilita and McDowell.
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 3257 8819 3269 8804 3264 8806 3264 8808
3263 8808 3259 8806 3263 8792 3262 8791
3261 8784 3260 8784 3259 8786 3261 8788
3259 8790 3252 8785 3252 8791 3250 8803
3247 8815 3246 8821
TIME...MOT...LOC 2101Z 238DEG 43KT 3255 8812
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
32/Davis684
WWUS54 KBMX 252115
SVSBMX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
415 PM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021
ALC119-252130-
/O.CON.KBMX.TO.W.0054.000000T0000Z-210325T2130Z/
Sumter AL-
415 PM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 430 PM CDT FOR EAST
CENTRAL SUMTER COUNTY...
At 415 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Tishabee, or 10 miles northwest of Demopolis, moving
northeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Belmont.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3263 8792 3262 8791 3261 8784 3260 8784
3259 8786 3261 8788 3259 8790 3256 8788
3255 8791 3256 8797 3259 8798 3260 8799
3261 8798
TIME...MOT...LOC 2115Z 240DEG 37KT 3263 8796
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
32/Davis864
WWUS54 KBMX 252120 RRB
SVSBMX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
420 PM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021
ALC119-252130-
/O.EXP.KBMX.TO.W.0054.000000T0000Z-210325T2130Z/
Sumter AL-
420 PM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL SUMTER COUNTY WILL EXPIRE AT
430 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 west central
Alabama.
LAT...LON 3263 8792 3262 8791 3261 8784 3260 8784
3259 8786 3261 8788 3259 8790 3256 8788
3255 8791 3256 8797 3259 8798 3260 8799
3261 8798
TIME...MOT...LOC 2120Z 240DEG 37KT 3265 8792
$$
32/DavisThe 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, 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, 3:44 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.