Alert archive / Alabama / Tornado Warnings in 2021
Tornado Warning 63, NWS Tallahassee, FL
NWS Tallahassee, FL issued this tornado warning at Aug 31, 2021, 6:29 PM CDT for Geneva County, Houston County, Alabama. It was in force for 31 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
- Aug 31, 2021, 6:29 PM CDT (23:29 UTC)
- Expired
- Aug 31, 2021, 7:00 PM CDT
- In force
- 31 min
- Issued by
- NWS Tallahassee, FL
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 0.0 in
Counties Geneva County, AL, Houston County, AL
The radar
The Ft Rucker radar (KEOX), 29 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 23:32 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 6:33 PM CDT | TORNADO | 1 Wsw Bailey Crossroad, AL | AN EF0 TORNADO TRACKED FROM EXTREME NORTHEAST GENEVA COUNTY INTO HOUSTON COUNTY. DAMAGE TO A BARN WAS OBSERVED IN ADDITION TO VIDEO OF THE TORNADO. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Tallahassee Rgnl, FL (KTLH), launched 12:00Z, 11.5 hours before the alert went out and 150 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
- 822 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -15 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 903 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 13 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 39 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 63 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
602
WFUS52 KTAE 312329
TORTAE
ALC061-069-010000-
/O.NEW.KTAE.TO.W.0063.210831T2329Z-210901T0000Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
629 PM CDT Tue Aug 31 2021
The National Weather Service in Tallahassee has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northeastern Geneva County in southeastern Alabama...
Northwestern Houston County in southeastern Alabama...
* Until 700 PM CDT.
* At 629 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Slocomb, or 9 miles southeast of Daleville, moving
east at 10 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.
* This dangerous storm will be near...
Taylor around 700 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Hollis
Dairy Road, Green Acres, Bailey Crossroad, W. Main/brannon St, Jones
Crossroads, Bald Hill, Wicksburg and Malvern.
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.
To report severe weather contact your nearest law enforcement agency.
They will send your report to the National Weather Service office in
Tallahassee.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 3119 8569 3125 8553 3124 8549 3127 8548
3128 8546 3115 8543 3114 8567
TIME...MOT...LOC 2329Z 248DEG 8KT 3117 8565
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
$$
11-MM2 follow-up statements
148
WWUS52 KTAE 312339
SVSTAE
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
639 PM CDT Tue Aug 31 2021
ALC061-069-010000-
/O.CON.KTAE.TO.W.0063.000000T0000Z-210901T0000Z/
Geneva AL-Houston AL-
639 PM CDT Tue Aug 31 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 700 PM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN GENEVA AND NORTHWESTERN HOUSTON COUNTIES...
At 639 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Slocomb, or 9
miles southeast of Daleville, moving northeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This tornado will be near...
Taylor around 655 PM CDT.
Dothan around 700 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include W.
Main/brannon St, Hollis Dairy Road, Green Acres, Jones Crossroads,
Bailey Crossroad and Wicksburg.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a
basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
If a tornado or other severe weather is spotted, report it to the
National Weather Service or your local nearest law enforcement agency
who will send your report. This act may save lives of others in the
path of dangerous weather.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 3117 8562 3121 8563 3122 8562 3125 8553
3124 8549 3127 8548 3128 8546 3118 8544
TIME...MOT...LOC 2339Z 240DEG 17KT 3120 8559
TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
$$
11-MM599
WWUS52 KTAE 312349
SVSTAE
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
649 PM CDT Tue Aug 31 2021
ALC061-312359-
/O.CAN.KTAE.TO.W.0063.000000T0000Z-210901T0000Z/
Geneva AL-
649 PM CDT Tue Aug 31 2021
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN GENEVA COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
LAT...LON 3128 8546 3118 8544 3118 8549 3120 8549
3120 8556 3124 8557 3125 8553 3124 8549
3127 8548
TIME...MOT...LOC 2349Z 251DEG 18KT 3122 8553
$$
ALC069-010000-
/O.CON.KTAE.TO.W.0063.000000T0000Z-210901T0000Z/
Houston AL-
649 PM CDT Tue Aug 31 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 700 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN HOUSTON COUNTY...
At 649 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Taylor, or near Dothan, moving east at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This dangerous storm will be near...
Taylor around 655 PM CDT.
Dothan around 705 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include W.
Main/brannon St, Hollis Dairy Road, Green Acres and Jones Crossroads.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
If a tornado or other severe weather is spotted, report it to the
National Weather Service or your local nearest law enforcement agency
who will send your report. This act may save lives of others in the
path of dangerous weather.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 3128 8546 3118 8544 3118 8549 3120 8549
3120 8556 3124 8557 3125 8553 3124 8549
3127 8548
TIME...MOT...LOC 2349Z 251DEG 18KT 3122 8553
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
$$
11-MMThe office that day
Everything else NWS Tallahassee, FL issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 30, 9:19 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | TAE | Geneva | 56 min |
| Aug 30, 10:02 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | TAE | Geneva | 43 min |
| Aug 31, 3:30 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | TAE | Dale, Geneva, Henry | 30 min |
| Aug 31, 4:05 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | TAE | Dale, Geneva, Henry, Houston | 55 min |
| Aug 31, 5:00 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | TAE | Geneva | 60 min |
| Aug 31, 5:42 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | TAE | Houston | 63 min |
| Aug 31, 6:22 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | TAE | Coffee | 23 min |
| Aug 31, 6:42 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | TAE | Coffee | 18 min |
| Aug 31, 7:26 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | TAE | Geneva | 34 min |
| Aug 31, 7:59 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | TAE | Dale, Geneva, Houston | 3 hr |
| Aug 31, 8:02 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | TAE | Geneva | 43 min |
| Aug 31, 8:42 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | TAE | Houston | 48 min |
| Aug 31, 9:54 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | TAE | Houston | 36 min |
| Aug 31, 10:03 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | TAE | Geneva, Houston | 3 hr |
| Aug 31, 3:58 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | TAE | Houston | 32 min |
| Aug 31, 4:12 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | TAE | Henry, Houston | 33 min |
| Aug 31, 4:58 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | TAE | Houston | 32 min |
| Aug 31, 5:55 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | TAE | Dale, Henry, Houston | 35 min |
| Aug 31, 6:22 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | TAE | Houston | 38 min |
| Aug 31, 6:25 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | TAE | Henry | 17 min |
| Aug 31, 6:26 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | TAE | Henry | 34 min |
| Aug 31, 6:52 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | TAE | Houston | 38 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.