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Tornado Warning 67, NWS Birmingham, AL

March 25, 20214 counties in Alabama

NWS Birmingham, AL issued this tornado warning at Mar 25, 2021, 9:51 PM CDT for 4 counties in Alabama. It was in force for 54 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, 9:51 PM CDT (02:51 UTC)
Expired: Mar 25, 2021, 10:45 PM CDT
In force: 54 min
Issued by: NWS Birmingham, AL
Area: Storm-based polygon
Tornado: Radar indicated
Hail: 1.0 in

Counties Chambers County, AL, Clay County, AL, Randolph County, AL, Tallapoosa County, AL

The radar

The Maxwell AFB radar (KMXX), 67 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 02:50 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, 9:59 PM CDT	TORNADO	3 W Motley, AL	AN EF2 TORNADO MOVED ACROSS PORTIONS OF CLAY AND RANDOLPH COUNTIES FOR ALMOST 28 MILES, DAMAGING RESIDENCES AND DOWNING NUMEROUS TREES.
Mar 25, 9:59 PM CDT	TORNADO	3 Wnw Motley, AL	MULTIPLE REPORTS OF DAMAGE TO HOMES IN FAR SOUTHEAST CLAY COUNTY. LOCATION APPROXIMATE.
Mar 25, 10:09 PM CDT	TORNADO	2 Se Malone, AL	TREES DOWN AND DAMAGE TO HOMES NEAR CORINTH.

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

Peachtre/Fal Fld, GA (KFFC), launched 00:00Z, 2.9 hours before the alert went out and 108 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: 344 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN: -14 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL: 1291 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear: 76 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity: 328 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity: 476 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter: 0.6
Supercell composite: 6.8

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

318 
WFUS54 KBMX 260251
TORBMX
ALC017-027-111-123-260345-
/O.NEW.KBMX.TO.W.0067.210326T0251Z-210326T0345Z/

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

The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southern Randolph County in east central Alabama...
  Northeastern Tallapoosa County in east central Alabama...
  Northwestern Chambers County in east central Alabama...
  Southeastern Clay County in east central Alabama...

* Until 1045 PM CDT.
    
* At 950 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located over Goldville, or 12 miles northeast of Alexander
  City, moving east at 60 mph.

  HAZARD...Tornado and quarter 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...
  Roanoke, New Site, Wadley, Goldville, Malone, Abanda, Standing
  Rock, Crystal Lake, Welch, Sparkling Springs, Daviston, Dickert,
  Rock Mills, Big Springs, Motley, Roanoke Municipal Airport, Mellow
  Valley, Rock Stand and Paran.

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 3302 8586 3318 8588 3330 8527 3307 8523
TIME...MOT...LOC 0250Z 257DEG 52KT 3307 8580 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.00IN

$$

32/Davis

7 follow-up statements

115 
WWUS54 KBMX 260258
SVSBMX

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

ALC017-027-111-123-260345-
/O.CON.KBMX.TO.W.0067.000000T0000Z-210326T0345Z/
Randolph AL-Tallapoosa AL-Chambers AL-Clay AL-
958 PM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1045 PM CDT FOR SOUTHERN
RANDOLPH...NORTHEASTERN TALLAPOOSA...NORTHWESTERN CHAMBERS AND
SOUTHEASTERN CLAY COUNTIES...
        
At 958 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Sparkling
Springs, or 13 miles south of Lake Wedowee, moving east at 60 mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado and quarter 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...
Roanoke, Wadley, Malone, Abanda, Standing Rock, Crystal Lake, Welch,
Sparkling Springs, Daviston, Dickert, Rock Mills, Big Springs,
Motley, Paran, Roanoke Municipal Airport, Mellow Valley and Rock
Stand.

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 3305 8577 3320 8577 3330 8527 3308 8523
TIME...MOT...LOC 0258Z 257DEG 52KT 3310 8565 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...1.00IN

$$

32/Davis

152 
WWUS54 KBMX 260302
SVSBMX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
1002 PM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021

ALC017-123-260312-
/O.CAN.KBMX.TO.W.0067.000000T0000Z-210326T0345Z/
Tallapoosa AL-Chambers AL-
1002 PM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN TALLAPOOSA AND NORTHWESTERN
CHAMBERS COUNTIES 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 3311 8569 3321 8573 3330 8527 3311 8524
TIME...MOT...LOC 0302Z 248DEG 50KT 3313 8565 

$$

ALC027-111-260345-
/O.CON.KBMX.TO.W.0067.000000T0000Z-210326T0345Z/
Randolph AL-Clay AL-
1002 PM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1045 PM CDT FOR SOUTHERN
RANDOLPH AND SOUTHEASTERN CLAY COUNTIES...
        
At 1002 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Wadley, or 10 miles south of Lake Wedowee, moving east
at 55 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...
Roanoke, Wadley, Malone, Crystal Lake, Dickert, Rock Mills, Big
Springs, Motley, Roanoke Municipal Airport and Rock Stand.

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 3311 8569 3321 8573 3330 8527 3311 8524
TIME...MOT...LOC 0302Z 248DEG 50KT 3313 8565 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...1.00IN

$$

32/Davis

730 
WWUS54 KBMX 260307
SVSBMX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
1007 PM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021

ALC027-260316-
/O.CAN.KBMX.TO.W.0067.000000T0000Z-210326T0345Z/
Clay AL-
1007 PM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN CLAY 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 3311 8565 3323 8565 3330 8527 3311 8524
TIME...MOT...LOC 0306Z 257DEG 52KT 3315 8557 

$$

ALC111-260345-
/O.CON.KBMX.TO.W.0067.000000T0000Z-210326T0345Z/
Randolph AL-
1007 PM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1045 PM CDT FOR SOUTHERN
RANDOLPH COUNTY...
        
At 1006 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located over Wadley, or 10 miles south of Lake Wedowee, moving east
at 60 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...
Roanoke, Wadley, Malone, Crystal Lake, Dickert, Rock Mills, Big
Springs, Roanoke Municipal Airport and Rock Stand.

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 3311 8565 3323 8565 3330 8527 3311 8524
TIME...MOT...LOC 0306Z 257DEG 52KT 3315 8557 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...1.00IN

$$

32/Davis

008 
WWUS54 KBMX 260315
SVSBMX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
1015 PM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021

ALC111-260345-
/O.CON.KBMX.TO.W.0067.000000T0000Z-210326T0345Z/
Randolph AL-
1015 PM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1045 PM CDT FOR SOUTHERN
RANDOLPH COUNTY...
        
At 1015 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Corinth, or 7 miles south of Wedowee, moving northeast
at 50 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...
Roanoke, Crystal Lake, Big Springs, Paran, Rock Mills and Rock Stand.

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 3315 8558 3324 8557 3330 8527 3314 8524
TIME...MOT...LOC 0315Z 241DEG 43KT 3320 8550 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...1.00IN

$$

32/Davis

546 
WWUS54 KBMX 260323
SVSBMX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
1023 PM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021

ALC111-260345-
/O.CON.KBMX.TO.W.0067.000000T0000Z-210326T0345Z/
Randolph AL-
1023 PM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1045 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN RANDOLPH COUNTY...
        
At 1023 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located over Crystal Lake, or near Roanoke, moving east 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...
Roanoke, Crystal Lake, Big Springs, Paran, Rock Mills and Rock Stand.

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 3315 8545 3326 8546 3330 8527 3314 8524
TIME...MOT...LOC 0323Z 250DEG 40KT 3322 8540 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...1.00IN

$$

32/Davis

927 
WWUS54 KBMX 260331
SVSBMX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
1031 PM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021

ALC111-260345-
/O.CON.KBMX.TO.W.0067.000000T0000Z-210326T0345Z/
Randolph AL-
1031 PM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1045 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN RANDOLPH COUNTY...
        
At 1031 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Crystal Lake, or near Roanoke, moving east 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...
Roanoke, Big Springs, Paran and Rock Mills. 

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 3317 8537 3328 8536 3330 8527 3316 8524
TIME...MOT...LOC 0331Z 261DEG 40KT 3323 8531 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...1.00IN

$$

32/Davis

191 
WWUS54 KBMX 260337
SVSBMX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
1037 PM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021

ALC111-260347-
/O.EXP.KBMX.TO.W.0067.000000T0000Z-210326T0345Z/
Randolph AL-
1037 PM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN RANDOLPH COUNTY WILL EXPIRE
AT 1045 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 100 AM CDT for east central
Alabama.

LAT...LON 3317 8537 3328 8536 3330 8527 3316 8524
TIME...MOT...LOC 0337Z 257DEG 52KT 3325 8522 

$$

32/Davis

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, 9:04 PM CDT	Tornado Warning	BMX	Chilton, Coosa	32 min
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, 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.