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Tornado Warning 66, NWS Birmingham, AL

March 25, 2021Chilton County, Coosa County, Alabama

NWS Birmingham, AL issued this tornado warning at Mar 25, 2021, 9:04 PM CDT for Chilton County, Coosa County, Alabama. It was in force for 32 min. 1 report 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, 9:04 PM CDT (02:04 UTC)
Expired: Mar 25, 2021, 9:36 PM CDT
In force: 32 min
Issued by: NWS Birmingham, AL
Area: Storm-based polygon
Tornado: Radar indicated
Hail: 0.75 in

Counties Chilton County, AL, Coosa County, AL

The radar

The Birmingham radar (KBMX), 51 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 02:04 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, 9:10 PM CDT	TORNADO	3 Sw Higgins Ferry Park, AL	TDS DETECTED ON RADAR. MULTIPLE STRUCTURES DAMAGED ON CR 481 ON CARGILE CREEK. ADDITIONAL STRUCTURES WERE DAMAGED ALONG CR 483 AND ON CR 720. NUMEROUS TREES WERE ALSO DOWNED.

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, 7:47 PM CDT	Tornado Watch	SPC	3 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Birmingham, AL (KBMX), launched 00:00Z, 2.1 hours before the alert went out and 52 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.

Skew-T log-p

Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.

Hodograph

The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.

Mixed-layer CAPE: 1313 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN: -13 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL: 662 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear: 68 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity: 341 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity: 334 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter: 3.1
Supercell composite: 13.2

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

997 
WFUS54 KBMX 260204
TORBMX
ALC021-037-260300-
/O.NEW.KBMX.TO.W.0066.210326T0204Z-210326T0300Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
904 PM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021

The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southeastern Chilton County in central Alabama...
  Central Coosa County in east central Alabama...

* Until 1000 PM CDT.
    
* At 903 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located near Verbena, or near Clanton, moving east at 70 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...
  Clanton, Goodwater, Rockford, Kellyton, Hanover, Lyle, Mitchell
  Lake, Dollar, Bradford, Cottage Grove, Bentleyville, Highway 9 and
  Highway 22, Moriah, Hatchet, Higgins Ferry Park, Crewsville,
  Verbena, Lomax, Ray and Mitchell 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 3275 8651 3274 8660 3287 8669 3310 8608
      3310 8601 3288 8601
TIME...MOT...LOC 0203Z 250DEG 60KT 3282 8652 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN

$$

25/Owen

5 follow-up statements

394 
WWUS54 KBMX 260207
SVSBMX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
907 PM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021

ALC021-037-260300-
/O.CON.KBMX.TO.W.0066.000000T0000Z-210326T0300Z/
Chilton AL-Coosa AL-
907 PM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1000 PM CDT FOR EAST
CENTRAL CHILTON AND CENTRAL COOSA COUNTIES...
        
At 906 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located over Higgins Ferry
Park, or 10 miles east of Clanton, moving east at 70 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...
Clanton, Goodwater, Rockford, Kellyton, Hanover, Lyle, Mitchell Lake,
Dollar, Bradford, Cottage Grove, Bentleyville, Highway 9 and Highway
22, Moriah, Hatchet, Higgins Ferry Park, Crewsville, Verbena, Ray,
Mitchell Dam and Hissop.

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 3275 8651 3277 8655 3289 8664 3310 8608
      3310 8601 3288 8601
TIME...MOT...LOC 0206Z 250DEG 60KT 3284 8645 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...<.75IN

$$

25/Owen

287 
WWUS54 KBMX 260218
SVSBMX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
918 PM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021

ALC021-260227-
/O.CAN.KBMX.TO.W.0066.000000T0000Z-210326T0300Z/
Chilton AL-
918 PM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL CHILTON 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 100 AM CDT for east central
Alabama.

LAT...LON 3281 8639 3283 8643 3294 8650 3310 8608
      3310 8601 3288 8601
TIME...MOT...LOC 0217Z 250DEG 60KT 3291 8623 

$$

ALC037-260300-
/O.CON.KBMX.TO.W.0066.000000T0000Z-210326T0300Z/
Coosa AL-
918 PM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1000 PM CDT FOR CENTRAL
COOSA COUNTY...
        
At 917 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located over Rockford, moving
east at 70 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...
Goodwater, Rockford, Kellyton, Hanover, Lyle, Dollar, Bradford,
Bentleyville, Highway 9 and Highway 22, Moriah, Hatchet, Crewsville,
Mitchell Lake, Ray and Hissop.

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 3281 8639 3283 8643 3294 8650 3310 8608
      3310 8601 3288 8601
TIME...MOT...LOC 0217Z 250DEG 60KT 3291 8623 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...<.75IN

$$

25/Owen

329 
WWUS54 KBMX 260222
SVSBMX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
922 PM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021

ALC037-260300-
/O.CON.KBMX.TO.W.0066.000000T0000Z-210326T0300Z/
Coosa AL-
922 PM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1000 PM CDT FOR EASTERN
COOSA COUNTY...
        
At 922 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located over Lyle, or near
Rockford, 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...
Goodwater, Rockford, Kellyton, Hanover, Lyle, Bradford, Moriah,
Hatchet, Crewsville, Bentleyville, Hissop and Ray.

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 3283 8633 3287 8637 3298 8640 3310 8608
      3310 8601 3288 8601
TIME...MOT...LOC 0222Z 242DEG 39KT 3291 8631 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...<.75IN

$$

25/Owen

792 
WWUS54 KBMX 260230
SVSBMX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
930 PM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021

ALC037-260300-
/O.CON.KBMX.TO.W.0066.000000T0000Z-210326T0300Z/
Coosa AL-
930 PM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1000 PM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN COOSA COUNTY...
    
At 929 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Crewsville, or near Rockford, moving east at 70 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...
Goodwater, Rockford, Kellyton, Hanover, Bradford, Hatchet, Crewsville
and Bentleyville.

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 3288 8628 3291 8630 3300 8632 3310 8608
      3310 8601 3292 8601
TIME...MOT...LOC 0229Z 250DEG 60KT 3296 8616 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN

$$

25/Owen

954 
WWUS54 KBMX 260236 RRA
SVSBMX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
936 PM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021

ALC037-260246-
/O.CAN.KBMX.TO.W.0066.000000T0000Z-210326T0300Z/
Coosa AL-
936 PM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN COOSA COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
                
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and no longer appears capable of producing a tornado.
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.  However small hail and
gusty winds are still possible with this thunderstorm.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 100 AM CDT for east central
Alabama.

LAT...LON 3288 8628 3291 8630 3300 8632 3310 8608
      3310 8601 3292 8601
TIME...MOT...LOC 0235Z 250DEG 60KT 3300 8602 

$$

25/Owen

The office that day

Everything else NWS Birmingham, AL issued on the same UTC day.

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Mar 25, 7:04 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	BMX	Calhoun	26 min
Mar 25, 7:07 PM CDT	Tornado Warning	BMX	Marengo	24 min
Mar 25, 7:10 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	BMX	Hale	50 min
Mar 25, 7:16 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	BMX	Greene, Hale	32 min
Mar 25, 7:17 PM CDT	Areal Flood Advisory	BMX	Calhoun, Cherokee, Cleburne	14 min
Mar 25, 7:31 PM CDT	Flash Flood Warning	BMX	Calhoun, Cherokee, Cleburne	3 hr
Mar 25, 7:34 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	BMX	Bibb, Tuscaloosa	23 min
Mar 25, 7:48 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	BMX	Jefferson	27 min
Mar 25, 8:28 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	BMX	Blount, Jefferson, St. Clair	28 min
Mar 25, 8:33 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	BMX	Chilton	42 min
Mar 25, 8:51 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	BMX	Blount, Etowah, St. Clair	25 min
Mar 25, 8:58 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	BMX	Coosa	49 min
Mar 25, 9:01 PM CDT	River Flood Warning	BMX	Bibb, Jefferson, Shelby	24 hr
Mar 25, 9:21 PM CDT	River Flood Warning	BMX	Jefferson, Tuscaloosa, Walker	12 hr
Mar 25, 9:23 PM CDT	River Flood Warning	BMX	Jefferson, Tuscaloosa, Walker	60 hr
Mar 25, 9:41 PM CDT	River Flood Warning	BMX	Greene, Hale, Tuscaloosa	24 hr
Mar 25, 9:44 PM CDT	River Flood Warning	BMX	Greene, Hale, Marengo, Tuscaloosa	60 hr
Mar 25, 9:47 PM CDT	River Flood Warning	BMX	Sumter	12 hr
Mar 25, 9:49 PM CDT	River Flood Warning	BMX	Greene, Pickens, Sumter	5 days
Mar 25, 9:51 PM CDT	Tornado Warning	BMX	Chambers, Clay, Randolph, Tallapoosa	54 min
Mar 25, 11:20 PM CDT	Areal Flood Warning	BMX	Blount, Jefferson, St. Clair	6 hr
Mar 25, 11:55 PM CDT	River Flood Warning	BMX	Calhoun, Cherokee, Etowah, St. Clair	58 hr
Mar 26, 5:26 AM CDT	River Flood Warning	BMX	Chilton, Coosa, Elmore, Shelby, Talladega	4 days
Mar 26, 5:32 AM CDT	Areal Flood Warning	BMX	Cherokee	6 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.