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Tornado Warning 8, NWS Birmingham, AL

March 17, 2021Greene County, Sumter County, Alabama

NWS Birmingham, AL issued this tornado warning at Mar 17, 2021, 12:59 PM CDT for Greene County, Sumter County, Alabama. It was in force for 61 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 17, 2021, 12:59 PM CDT (17:59 UTC)
Expired: Mar 17, 2021, 2:00 PM CDT
In force: 61 min
Issued by: NWS Birmingham, AL
Area: Storm-based polygon
Tornado: Radar indicated
Hail: 0.75 in

Counties Greene County, AL, Sumter County, AL

The radar

The Birmingham radar (KBMX), 115 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 18:03 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 17, 1:02 PM CDT	TSTM WND DMG	Bluffport, AL	SEVERAL TREES WERE BLOWN DOWN AND AT LEAST 4 STRUCTURES WERE DAMAGED IN BLUFFPORT. DAMAGE WAS REPORTED AT HIGHWAY 21 AND VALLEY ROAD. POSSIBLE TORNADO.

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 17, 11:36 AM CDT	Tornado Watch PDS	SPC	7 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Birmingham, AL (KBMX), launched 12:00Z, 6.0 hours before the alert went out and 114 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: 658 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN: -112 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL: 759 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear: 59 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity: 169 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity: 301 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter: 0.0
Supercell composite: 2.1

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The text

As transmitted.

531 
WFUS54 KBMX 171759
TORBMX
ALC063-119-171900-
/O.NEW.KBMX.TO.W.0008.210317T1759Z-210317T1900Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
1259 PM CDT Wed Mar 17 2021

The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southeastern Greene County in west central Alabama...
  East central Sumter County in west central Alabama...

* Until 200 PM CDT.
    
* At 1259 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
  tornado was located over Bluffport, or near Livingston, moving
  northeast at 25 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, Forkland, Duffys Bend, Bluffport, Thornhill, Walden
  Quarters, Tishabee, Five Points Intersection, Belmont and Birdine.

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 3282 8791 3277 8786 3276 8787 3276 8785
      3273 8782 3271 8783 3271 8780 3270 8779
      3266 8779 3265 8774 3263 8775 3264 8781
      3262 8781 3261 8779 3261 8775 3260 8776
      3248 8811 3257 8820
TIME...MOT...LOC 1759Z 229DEG 21KT 3256 8810 

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

$$

40/Sizemore

4 follow-up statements

681 
WWUS54 KBMX 171812
SVSBMX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
112 PM CDT Wed Mar 17 2021

ALC063-119-171900-
/O.CON.KBMX.TO.W.0008.000000T0000Z-210317T1900Z/
Greene AL-Sumter AL-
112 PM CDT Wed Mar 17 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 200 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN GREENE AND EAST CENTRAL SUMTER COUNTIES...
    
At 112 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Bluffport, or
near Livingston, moving northeast at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Weather spotters 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...
Forkland, Duffys Bend, Thornhill, Walden Quarters, Tishabee and Five
Points Intersection.

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 3282 8791 3277 8786 3276 8787 3276 8785
      3273 8782 3271 8783 3271 8780 3270 8779
      3266 8779 3265 8774 3263 8775 3264 8781
      3262 8781 3257 8806 3263 8813
TIME...MOT...LOC 1812Z 203DEG 26KT 3264 8809 

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

$$

32/Davis

244 
WWUS54 KBMX 171825
SVSBMX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
125 PM CDT Wed Mar 17 2021

ALC119-171834-
/O.CAN.KBMX.TO.W.0008.000000T0000Z-210317T1900Z/
Sumter AL-
125 PM CDT Wed Mar 17 2021

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL SUMTER 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 700 PM CDT for west central
Alabama.

LAT...LON 3282 8791 3277 8786 3276 8787 3276 8785
      3273 8782 3271 8783 3271 8780 3270 8779
      3266 8779 3263 8801 3268 8805 3269 8804
      3270 8805
TIME...MOT...LOC 1824Z 223DEG 23KT 3269 8800 

$$

ALC063-171900-
/O.CON.KBMX.TO.W.0008.000000T0000Z-210317T1900Z/
Greene AL-
125 PM CDT Wed Mar 17 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 200 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN GREENE COUNTY...
    
At 124 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Tishabee, or 12 miles southwest of Eutaw, moving
northeast at 25 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...
Forkland, Thornhill, Walden Quarters, Tishabee and Five Points
Intersection.

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 3282 8791 3277 8786 3276 8787 3276 8785
      3273 8782 3271 8783 3271 8780 3270 8779
      3266 8779 3263 8801 3268 8805 3269 8804
      3270 8805
TIME...MOT...LOC 1824Z 223DEG 23KT 3269 8800 

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

$$

32/Davis

837 
WWUS54 KBMX 171838
SVSBMX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
138 PM CDT Wed Mar 17 2021

ALC063-171900-
/O.CON.KBMX.TO.W.0008.000000T0000Z-210317T1900Z/
Greene AL-
138 PM CDT Wed Mar 17 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 200 PM CDT FOR CENTRAL
GREENE COUNTY...
    
At 138 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Walden Quarters, or near Eutaw, moving northeast at
25 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...
Walden Quarters.

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 3282 8791 3277 8786 3276 8787 3276 8785
      3273 8782 3271 8795 3275 8798
TIME...MOT...LOC 1838Z 229DEG 21KT 3275 8792 

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

$$

32/Davis

552 
WWUS54 KBMX 171853
SVSBMX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
153 PM CDT Wed Mar 17 2021

ALC063-171903-
/O.EXP.KBMX.TO.W.0008.000000T0000Z-210317T1900Z/
Greene AL-
153 PM CDT Wed Mar 17 2021

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR CENTRAL GREENE COUNTY WILL EXPIRE AT 200
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 700 PM CDT for west central
Alabama.

LAT...LON 3282 8791 3277 8786 3276 8787 3276 8785
      3273 8782 3271 8795 3275 8798
TIME...MOT...LOC 1853Z 229DEG 21KT 3281 8784 

$$

32/Davis

The office that day

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

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Mar 16, 9:59 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	BMX	Sumter	46 min
Mar 16, 10:11 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	BMX	Sumter	24 min
Mar 16, 10:38 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	BMX	Hale	37 min
Mar 17, 1:27 AM CDT	Dense Fog Advisory	BMX	Autauga, Barbour, Blount, Bullock, Calhoun, Chambers and 22 more	6 hr
Mar 17, 11:18 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	BMX	Jefferson	27 min
Mar 17, 12:13 PM CDT	Tornado Warning	BMX	Dallas	47 min
Mar 17, 12:19 PM CDT	Areal Flood Advisory	BMX	Jefferson, Tuscaloosa	2 hr
Mar 17, 12:21 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	BMX	Fayette, Lamar, Marion	25 min
Mar 17, 12:41 PM CDT	Tornado Warning	BMX	Autauga	64 min
Mar 17, 1:18 PM CDT	Tornado Warning	BMX	Autauga, Chilton, Elmore	57 min
Mar 17, 1:40 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	BMX	Pickens, Tuscaloosa	28 min
Mar 17, 1:52 PM CDT	Tornado Warning	BMX	Greene, Hale, Marengo, Sumter	41 min
Mar 17, 1:58 PM CDT	Tornado Warning	BMX	Marengo	62 min
Mar 17, 1:59 PM CDT	Tornado Warning	BMX	Greene, Hale	46 min
Mar 17, 2:02 PM CDT	Tornado Warning Tornado observed	BMX	Chilton, Coosa	58 min
Mar 17, 2:09 PM CDT	Tornado Warning	BMX	Marengo	66 min
Mar 17, 2:14 PM CDT	Tornado Warning	BMX	Jefferson, Walker	61 min
Mar 17, 2:20 PM CDT	Tornado Warning Tornado observed	BMX	Tuscaloosa	40 min
Mar 17, 2:33 PM CDT	Tornado Warning Tornado observed	BMX	Clay, Coosa, Talladega	42 min
Mar 17, 2:44 PM CDT	Flash Flood Warning	BMX	Hale, Marengo, Perry	2 hr
Mar 17, 2:47 PM CDT	Areal Flood Advisory	BMX	Greene, Pickens, Sumter, Tuscaloosa	2 hr
Mar 17, 2:48 PM CDT	Areal Flood Advisory	BMX	Blount, Jefferson, Walker	2 hr
Mar 17, 2:48 PM CDT	Areal Flood Advisory	BMX	Fayette, Lamar, Marion, Walker, Winston	2 hr
Mar 17, 2:51 PM CDT	Flash Flood Warning	BMX	Jefferson	2 hr
Mar 17, 2:53 PM CDT	Tornado Warning Tornado observed	BMX	Tuscaloosa	52 min
Mar 17, 2:54 PM CDT	Tornado Warning	BMX	Dallas, Marengo, Perry	66 min
Mar 17, 2:58 PM CDT	Tornado Warning	BMX	Blount, Jefferson	34 min
Mar 17, 3:21 PM CDT	Tornado Warning	BMX	Tuscaloosa	54 min
Mar 17, 3:25 PM CDT	Flash Flood Warning	BMX	Tuscaloosa	2 hr
Mar 17, 3:28 PM CDT	Areal Flood Advisory	BMX	Dallas, Perry	2 hr
Mar 17, 3:34 PM CDT	Tornado Warning Tornado observed	BMX	Jefferson, Walker	56 min
Mar 17, 3:37 PM CDT	Tornado Warning	BMX	Marengo	38 min
Mar 17, 3:58 PM CDT	Tornado Warning Tornado observed	BMX	Jefferson	47 min
Mar 17, 3:58 PM CDT	Tornado Warning	BMX	Dallas, Perry	47 min
Mar 17, 4:12 PM CDT	Tornado Warning	BMX	Dallas	48 min
Mar 17, 4:28 PM CDT	Tornado Warning Tornado observed	BMX	Marengo	62 min
Mar 17, 4:36 PM CDT	Tornado Warning Tornado observed	BMX	Jefferson	54 min
Mar 17, 4:40 PM CDT	Tornado Warning	BMX	Autauga	50 min
Mar 17, 4:43 PM CDT	Tornado Warning	BMX	Dallas, Perry	47 min
Mar 17, 5:00 PM CDT	Tornado Warning	BMX	Chilton	60 min
Mar 17, 5:09 PM CDT	Areal Flood Advisory	BMX	Jefferson	111 min
Mar 17, 5:15 PM CDT	Tornado Warning	BMX	Chilton	60 min
Mar 17, 5:16 PM CDT	Tornado Warning Tornado observed	BMX	Blount	44 min
Mar 17, 5:23 PM CDT	Tornado Warning	BMX	Dallas, Marengo, Perry	67 min
Mar 17, 5:26 PM CDT	Areal Flood Advisory	BMX	Autauga, Chilton, Dallas, Hale, Marengo, Perry and 1 more	3 hr
Mar 17, 5:41 PM CDT	Tornado Warning	BMX	Marengo	23 min
Mar 17, 5:42 PM CDT	Tornado Warning	BMX	Chilton, Coosa, Shelby, Talladega	48 min
Mar 17, 5:48 PM CDT	Tornado Warning	BMX	Blount	42 min
Mar 17, 5:56 PM CDT	Areal Flood Advisory	BMX	Walker, Winston	44 min
Mar 17, 6:09 PM CDT	Tornado Warning	BMX	Chilton, Coosa, Shelby, Talladega	13 min
Mar 17, 6:40 PM CDT	Flash Flood Warning	BMX	Walker, Winston	3 hr
Mar 17, 6:48 PM CDT	Tornado Warning	BMX	Dallas	42 min

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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.