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River Flood Warning 13, NWS Birmingham, AL
NWS Birmingham, AL issued this river flood warning at Mar 26, 2023, 3:15 PM CDT for Elmore County, Montgomery County, Alabama. It took effect at Mar 27, 2023, 4:08 PM CDT. It was in force for 3 days.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Mar 26, 2023, 3:15 PM CDT (20:15 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 27, 2023, 4:08 PM CDT
- Expired
- Mar 30, 2023, 8:31 PM CDT
- In force
- 3 days
- Issued by
- NWS Birmingham, AL
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
Counties Elmore County, AL, Montgomery County, AL
The river
Written for the forecast point Tallapoosa River at Tallapoosa Water Plant (MGYA1).
- Action stage
- 15 ft
- Minor stage
- 25 ft
- Moderate stage
- 32 ft
- Major stage
- 38 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 02419890, one reading an hour, from a day before the product to a day after it ended. Flood stages are today's.
The text
As transmitted.
587
WGUS44 KBMX 262015
FLWBMX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
315 PM CDT Sun Mar 26 2023
...The National Weather Service in Birmingham AL has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Alabama...
Tallapoosa River At The Tallapoosa Water Plant affecting
Montgomery and Elmore Counties.
.Recent heavy rainfall of two to three inches has occurred over the
last couple of days upstream of the Tallapoosa Water Plant and a
flood warning is now in effect for the Tallapoosa River Basin.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
&&
Another statement will be issued by Monday morning, or sooner if
conditions warrant.
&&
ALC051-101-271600-
/O.NEW.KBMX.FL.W.0013.230329T0406Z-230330T1919Z/
/MGYA1.1.ER.230329T0406Z.230329T1800Z.230330T0718Z.NO/
315 PM CDT Sun Mar 26 2023
...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING TO EARLY THURSDAY
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Tallapoosa River At The Tallapoosa Water Plant.
* WHEN...From Tuesday evening to early Thursday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Low areas near the junction with the Coosa
River begin to overflow. Extensive flooding of low lying areas
begins between US 231 and the river at stages of 15 to 25 feet.
At 25.0 feet, Extensive flooding of lowland areas begins west of
the river and north of Anderson Road between stages of 25 to 30
feet. Any livestock and farm equipment should be moved to higher
ground.
At 25.5 feet, Dozier Road on the Montgomery County side is closed
due to water over the roadway.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 2:15 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 10.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river will rise above action stage on Monday
morning. It will then rise above flood stage late Tuesday
evening cresting to 28.5 feet early Wednesday afternoon. It
will then fall below flood stage early Thursday morning.
- Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
&&
LAT...LON 3239 8609 3242 8620 3249 8626 3250 8624
3244 8616 3244 8609
$$
089 follow-up statements
972
WGUS84 KBMX 270258
FLSBMX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
958 PM CDT Sun Mar 26 2023
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Alabama...
Tallapoosa River At The Tallapoosa Water Plant affecting
Montgomery and Elmore Counties.
.Flooding continues on the Tallapoosa River Basin and a flood
warning remains in effect.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
&&
Another statement will be issued by Monday afternoon, or sooner if
conditions warrant.
&&
ALC051-101-271800-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0013.230329T0730Z-230330T1834Z/
/MGYA1.1.ER.230329T0730Z.230329T1800Z.230330T0634Z.NO/
958 PM CDT Sun Mar 26 2023
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT TO EARLY
THURSDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Tallapoosa River At The Tallapoosa Water Plant.
* WHEN...From late Tuesday night to early Thursday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Low areas near the junction with the Coosa
River begin to overflow. Extensive flooding of low lying areas
begins between US 231 and the river at stages of 15 to 25 feet.
At 25.0 feet, Extensive flooding of lowland areas begins west of
the river and north of Anderson Road between stages of 25 to 30
feet. Any livestock and farm equipment should be moved to higher
ground.
At 25.5 feet, Dozier Road on the Montgomery County side is closed
due to water over the roadway.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:15 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 12.4 feet.
- Forecast...The river will rise to 24.5 feet Tuesday morning.
It will then fall to 23.0 feet Tuesday evening. It will rise
above flood stage early Wednesday morning to 27.9 feet early
Wednesday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage
early Thursday morning.
- Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
&&
LAT...LON 3239 8609 3242 8620 3249 8626 3250 8624
3244 8616 3244 8609
$$
88838
WGUS44 KBMX 271402
FLWBMX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
902 AM CDT Mon Mar 27 2023
...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and
increased in duration for the following rivers in Alabama...
Tallapoosa River At The Tallapoosa Water Plant affecting Elmore
and Montgomery Counties.
.Flooding continues on the Tallapoosa River Basin and a flood
warning remains in effect.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
&&
Another statement will be issued by late tonight, or sooner if
conditions warrant.
&&
ALC051-101-280515-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0013.230327T2108Z-230331T0524Z/
/MGYA1.2.ER.230327T2108Z.230329T0000Z.230330T1724Z.NO/
902 AM CDT Mon Mar 27 2023
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON TO EARLY FRIDAY
MORNING...
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Tallapoosa River At The Tallapoosa Water Plant.
* WHEN...From this afternoon to early Friday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 32.0 feet, Some residences off Lower Wetumpka Road in
the Flatwood Community are subject to flooding as water rises
between 32 and 36 feet.
At 33.0 feet, Property around Red Eagle Honor Farm floods.
At 34.0 feet, Evacuations become necessary at Red Eagle Farm as
water rises to this stage and higher.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:15 AM CDT Monday the stage was 17.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
late this afternoon to a crest of 33.7 feet tomorrow evening.
It will then fall below flood stage early Thursday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
&&
LAT...LON 3239 8609 3242 8620 3249 8626 3250 8624
3244 8616 3244 8609
$$893
WGUS84 KBMX 280206
FLSBMX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
906 PM CDT Mon Mar 27 2023
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Alabama...
Tallapoosa River At The Tallapoosa Water Plant affecting
Montgomery and Elmore Counties.
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Alabama...
Tallapoosa River At Wadley affecting Randolph, Tallapoosa and
Chambers Counties.
.The Tallapoosa River at the Tallapoosa River Water Plant will crest
tonight, while the Tallapoosa River at Wadley has fallen below flood
stage.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
&&
Another statement will be issued by Tuesday morning, or sooner if
conditions warrant.
&&
ALC017-111-123-280315-
/O.CAN.KBMX.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-230328T0206Z/
/WDLA1.1.ER.230327T1139Z.230327T1330Z.230327T1443Z.NO/
906 PM CDT Mon Mar 27 2023
...FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Tallapoosa River At Wadley.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:00 PM CDT Monday the stage was 6.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to continue to fall.
&&
LAT...LON 3321 8557 3308 8554 3302 8555 3303 8560
3308 8558 3321 8561
$$
ALC051-101-281715-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-230331T1406Z/
/MGYA1.2.ER.230328T0203Z.230329T0600Z.230331T0206Z.NO/
906 PM CDT Mon Mar 27 2023
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE FRIDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Tallapoosa River At The Tallapoosa Water Plant.
* WHEN...Until late Friday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Low areas near the junction with the Coosa
River begin to overflow. Extensive flooding of low lying areas
begins between US 231 and the river at stages of 15 to 25 feet.
At 25.0 feet, Extensive flooding of lowland areas begins west of
the river and north of Anderson Road between stages of 25 to 30
feet. Any livestock and farm equipment should be moved to higher
ground.
At 25.5 feet, Dozier Road on the Montgomery County side is closed
due to water over the roadway.
At 31.0 feet, Lower deck of water plant intake structure begins to
flood.
At 32.0 feet, Some residences off Lower Wetumpka Road in the
Flatwood Community are subject to flooding as water rises between
32 and 36 feet.
At 33.0 feet, Property around Red Eagle Honor Farm floods.
At 34.0 feet, Evacuations become necessary at Red Eagle Farm as
water rises to this stage and higher.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:15 PM CDT Monday the stage was 24.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
late this evening to a crest of 34.3 feet early Wednesday
morning. It will then fall below flood stage late Thursday
evening.
- Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
&&
LAT...LON 3239 8609 3242 8620 3249 8626 3250 8624
3244 8616 3244 8609
$$
32/Davis158
WGUS84 KBMX 281349
FLSBMX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
849 AM CDT Tue Mar 28 2023
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Alabama...
Tallapoosa River At The Tallapoosa Water Plant affecting Elmore
and Montgomery Counties.
.Flooding continues on the Tallapoosa River Basin and a flood
warning remains in effect.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
&&
Another statement will be issued by this evening, or sooner if
conditions warrant.
&&
ALC051-101-290500-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-230331T2317Z/
/MGYA1.2.ER.230328T0203Z.230329T1200Z.230331T1117Z.NO/
849 AM CDT Tue Mar 28 2023
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL FRIDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Tallapoosa River At The Tallapoosa Water Plant.
* WHEN...Until Friday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 33.0 feet, Property around Red Eagle Honor Farm
floods.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:15 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 28.7 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 8:15 AM CDT Tuesday was 28.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 33.5
feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage
Friday morning.
- Flood stage is 25.0 feet. Moderate flood stage is 32 feet.
&&
LAT...LON 3239 8609 3242 8620 3249 8626 3250 8624
3244 8616 3244 8609
$$358
WGUS84 KBMX 290107
FLSBMX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
807 PM CDT Tue Mar 28 2023
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Alabama...
Tallapoosa River At The Tallapoosa Water Plant affecting Elmore
and Montgomery Counties.
.Flooding continues on the Tallapoosa River Basin and a flood
warning remains in effect.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
&&
Another statement will be issued by Wednesday morning, or sooner if
conditions warrant.
&&
ALC051-101-291615-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-230331T1500Z/
/MGYA1.2.ER.230328T0203Z.230329T1200Z.230331T0300Z.NO/
807 PM CDT Tue Mar 28 2023
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE FRIDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Tallapoosa River At The Tallapoosa Water Plant.
* WHEN...Until late Friday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Low areas near the junction with the Coosa
River begin to overflow. Extensive flooding of low lying areas
begins between US 231 and the river at stages of 15 to 25 feet.
At 25.0 feet, Extensive flooding of lowland areas begins west of
the river and north of Anderson Road between stages of 25 to 30
feet. Any livestock and farm equipment should be moved to higher
ground.
At 25.5 feet, Dozier Road on the Montgomery County side is closed
due to water over the roadway.
At 31.0 feet, Lower deck of water plant intake structure begins to
flood.
At 32.0 feet, Some residences off Lower Wetumpka Road in the
Flatwood Community are subject to flooding as water rises between
32 and 36 feet.
At 33.0 feet, Property around Red Eagle Honor Farm floods.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:15 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 32.3 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 7:15 PM CDT Tuesday was 32.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 33.2
feet Wednesday morning. It will then fall below flood stage
late Thursday evening.
- Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
&&
LAT...LON 3239 8609 3242 8620 3249 8626 3250 8624
3244 8616 3244 8609
$$
89^GSatterwhite902
WGUS84 KBMX 291448
FLSBMX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
948 AM CDT Wed Mar 29 2023
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Alabama...
Tallapoosa River At The Tallapoosa Water Plant affecting
Montgomery and Elmore Counties.
.Flooding continues on the Tallapoosa River Basin and a flood
warning remains in effect.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
&&
Another statement will be issued this evening, or sooner if
conditions warrant.
&&
ALC051-101-300600-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-230401T0322Z/
/MGYA1.2.ER.230328T0203Z.230329T0930Z.230331T1522Z.NO/
948 AM CDT Wed Mar 29 2023
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE FRIDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring.
* WHERE...Tallapoosa River At The Tallapoosa Water Plant.
* WHEN...Until late Friday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 33.0 feet, Property around Red Eagle Honor Farm
floods.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:15 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 33.3 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 9:15 AM CDT Wednesday was 33.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
late Friday morning and continue falling to 13.3 feet by
Monday morning.
- Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
&&
LAT...LON 3239 8609 3242 8620 3249 8626 3250 8624
3244 8616 3244 8609
$$710
WGUS84 KBMX 300147
FLSBMX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
847 PM CDT Wed Mar 29 2023
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Alabama...
Tallapoosa River At The Tallapoosa Water Plant affecting
Montgomery and Elmore Counties.
.Flooding continues on the Tallapoosa River Basin and a flood
warning remains in effect.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
&&
Another statement will be issued by Thursday afternoon, or sooner if
conditions warrant.
&&
ALC051-101-301700-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-230331T1715Z/
/MGYA1.1.ER.230328T0203Z.230329T0930Z.230331T0515Z.NO/
847 PM CDT Wed Mar 29 2023
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY FRIDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Tallapoosa River At The Tallapoosa Water Plant.
* WHEN...Until early Friday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Low areas near the junction with the Coosa
River begin to overflow. Extensive flooding of low lying areas
begins between US 231 and the river at stages of 15 to 25 feet.
At 25.0 feet, Extensive flooding of lowland areas begins west of
the river and north of Anderson Road between stages of 25 to 30
feet. Any livestock and farm equipment should be moved to higher
ground.
At 25.5 feet, Dozier Road on the Montgomery County side is closed
due to water over the roadway.
At 31.0 feet, Lower deck of water plant intake structure begins to
flood.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:15 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 31.4 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 8:15 PM CDT Wednesday was 33.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
early Friday morning and continue falling to 12.7 feet Monday
evening.
- Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
&&
LAT...LON 3239 8609 3242 8620 3249 8626 3250 8624
3244 8616 3244 8609
$$
89^GSatterwhite694
WGUS84 KBMX 301447
FLSBMX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
947 AM CDT Thu Mar 30 2023
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Alabama...
Tallapoosa River At The Tallapoosa Water Plant affecting Elmore
and Montgomery Counties.
.Flooding continues on the Tallapoosa River Basin and a flood
warning remains in effect.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
&&
Another statement will be issued by late tonight, or sooner if
conditions warrant.
&&
ALC051-101-310600-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-230331T1248Z/
/MGYA1.1.ER.230328T0203Z.230329T0930Z.230331T0048Z.NO/
947 AM CDT Thu Mar 30 2023
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL TOMORROW MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Tallapoosa River At The Tallapoosa Water Plant.
* WHEN...Until tomorrow morning.
* IMPACTS...At 25.5 feet, Dozier Road on the Montgomery County side
is closed due to water over the roadway.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:15 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 27.3 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 9:15 AM CDT Thursday was 32.4 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
this evening and continue falling to 12.4 feet Tuesday
morning.
- Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
&&
LAT...LON 3239 8609 3242 8620 3249 8626 3250 8624
3244 8616 3244 8609
$$053
WGUS84 KBMX 310131
FLSBMX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
831 PM CDT Thu Mar 30 2023
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Alabama...
Tallapoosa River At The Tallapoosa Water Plant affecting
Montgomery and Elmore Counties.
.The Tallapoosa River Basin has fallen below flood stage, so the
flood warning has been cancelled.
ALC051-101-310245-
/O.CAN.KBMX.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-230331T0131Z/
/MGYA1.1.ER.230328T0203Z.230329T0930Z.230331T0048Z.NO/
831 PM CDT Thu Mar 30 2023
...FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Tallapoosa River At The Tallapoosa Water Plant.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:15 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 27.3 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 9:15 AM CDT Thursday was 32.4 feet.
- Forecast...The river has fallen below flood stage.
&&
LAT...LON 3239 8609 3242 8620 3249 8626 3250 8624
3244 8616 3244 8609
$$
75/LinharesWhat forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this river flood warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Birmingham, AL wrote its last area forecast discussion before this river flood warning went out at Mar 26, 3:05 PM CDT, 10 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Mar 26, 3:05 PM CDT, 10 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Birmingham AL 305 PM CDT Sun Mar 26 2023 ...New LONG TERM... .SHORT TERM... (This afternoon through Monday) Issued at 1210 PM CDT SUN MAR 26 2023 A southwest flow persist aloft over the area while a warm front remains positioned from south of Demopolis to near Clanton to south of Anniston. Well-defined surface convergence along with divergence aloft with shortwave disturbances moving over the area all continue to provide support for shower and thunderstorm activity. Currently, instability values are the highest across the southwest portion of the state and that is where the heaviest activity is ongoing and more development is expected through the afternoon. The surface warm front has been encountering more resistance than expected due to weak wedging effects evidenced in the persistent easterly winds near the Interstate 20 corridor with dew points in the 50s. This afternoon. A few disturbances will continue to move northeast aloft across the area while instability remains strongest to the southwest of the area. Expect continued showers and thunderstorms with some severe storms remaining possible. The primary risk will continue to be for large hail and some damaging winds. The risk of a tornado or two will remain possible in closer proximity to the warm front where wind shear will be greatest. The warm front is expected to move further north late this afternoon, becoming positioned south of the Interstate 20 corridor. Winds will converge toward the front with speeds from 6-12 mph. Temperatures will range the upper 60s in the higher elevations east to the mid 80s across the far southeast. Tonight. Some more potent disturbances aloft will move over South-Central Mississippi this evening and progress northeast over the area tonight. Surface low pressure is forecast to develop across Mississippi and move northeast across the area this evening and overnight. Showers and thunderstorms will become widespread through the evening and overnight with some severe storms remaining possible. Large hail and damaging winds will continue to be possible. A tornado risk will exist with best potential closer to the warm front and the surface low pressure system as it moves northeast along the warm front. Winds will continue to converge along the warm front with speeds from 4-8 mph. Lows will range from the mid 50s northwest to the upper 60s southeast. Monday. A southwest flow will continue aloft on Monday while a surface cold front will push southeast across the area through the day as expansive surface high pressure builds over the Northern Plains. Expect shower and thunderstorm activity to become increasingly confined to the southeast counties through the afternoon as drier air moves in from the northwest. Winds areawide will become northwest at 6-12 mph. Highs will range from the low 70s northeast to around 80 southeast. 05 && .LONG TERM... (Monday night through next Saturday) Issued at 244 PM CDT SUN MAR 26 2023 A quick moving upper level impulse will track along the Gulf Coast late Monday night and Tuesday. The models have trimmed back the northern edge of the rain with this system, and reduced rain chances for areas north of I-85. Low level winds will remain from the northeast Monday night and Tuesday, so low level Gulf moisture will be cut-off and instability very limited, so only included a slight chance of storms for areas along and south of I-85. The rain will move out of south central Alabama by late afternoon Tuesday. Dry weather Tuesday night through Friday. A cold front will bring some rain to the area Friday night and Saturday. Much more seasonal temperatures Tuesday and Wednesday with highs in the upper 60s to lower 70s. A chilly start Wednesday morning with lows in the upper 30s far north to upper 40s south. Highs back into the 80s by Friday. 58/rose && .AVIATION... (18Z TAFS) Issued at 1210 PM CDT SUN MAR 26 2023 MVFR to IFR conditions will persist across the area with the worst conditions near MGM/TOI through mid afternoon as showers and some thunderstorms continuing to move east across the area. Expect deteriorating conditions this evening through the overnight areawide that will affect all sites with IFR conditions and potential for thunderstorms. Conditions will gradually improve toward the end of this cycle as drier air begins to move into the area from the northwest. 05 && .FIRE WEATHER... A robust storm system will pass through Alabama tonight, producing numerous showers and storms with locally heavy rainfall. The highest rainfall amounts will be between I-20 and I-85, with 2-4 inches possible. A cool front will push through Central Alabama on Monday, ending the rain from north to south. Min RH values on Monday 45-50 percent north of I-20 and 50-60 percent south of I-20. 20 foot winds will shift to the northwest 5-7 mph across north Alabama on Monday, with west to southwest winds 5-7 mph across the southern counties. Another round of rain will move across south Alabama late Monday night and Tuesday, with rainfall amounts generally less than one-half inch. && .PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS... Gadsden 59 75 47 68 / 80 20 0 10 Anniston 60 77 50 70 / 100 30 0 10 Birmingham 61 76 51 69 / 90 20 0 10 Tuscaloosa 61 78 52 71 / 90 20 10 20 Calera 62 77 53 70 / 100 30 10 20 Auburn 64 79 55 69 / 100 60 20 50 Montgomery 67 81 55 69 / 100 60 30 60 Troy 67 80 58 70 / 80 80 30 70 && .BMX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... Flood Watch through Monday morning for the following counties: Autauga-Bibb-Calhoun-Chambers-Chilton-Clay-Cleburne-Coosa-Dallas- Elmore-Greene-Hale-Jefferson-Lee-Lowndes-Macon-Marengo- Montgomery-Perry-Pickens-Randolph-Shelby-St. Clair-Sumter- Talladega-Tallapoosa-Tuscaloosa. && SHORT TERM...05 LONG TERM....58/rose AVIATION...05
Hazardous weather outlook, Mar 26, 4:19 AM CDT, 10 hours 56 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Birmingham AL 419 AM CDT Sun Mar 26 2023 ALZ011>015-017>050-271230- Marion-Lamar-Fayette-Winston-Walker-Blount-Etowah-Calhoun-Cherokee- Cleburne-Pickens-Tuscaloosa-Jefferson-Shelby-St. Clair-Talladega- Clay-Randolph-Sumter-Greene-Hale-Perry-Bibb-Chilton-Coosa-Tallapoosa- Chambers-Marengo-Dallas-Autauga-Lowndes-Elmore-Montgomery-Macon- Bullock-Lee-Russell-Pike-Barbour- 419 AM CDT Sun Mar 26 2023 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the counties served by the National Weather Service office in Birmingham. .DAY ONE...Outlook through Tonight. Severe storms are possible through tonight, with several rounds of storms possible. Primary threats include large hail, damaging winds up to 60 mph, and localized flash flooding. A couple tornadoes are possible, beginning this afternoon, across the southern half of Central Alabama. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday. The potential for severe storms will continue through early Monday morning, possibly as late as 8am, for locations south of I-85. Threats include large hail, damaging winds up to 60 mph, isolated flash flooding, and a couple tornadoes. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Activation of storm spotters and emergency management may be needed through Monday morning.
In the hours before
Special weather statement, Mar 26, 12:31 PM CDT, 2 hours 44 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
1231 PM CDT Sun Mar 26 2023
ALZ040>042-261815-
Autauga AL-Lowndes AL-Dallas AL-
1231 PM CDT Sun Mar 26 2023
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southern Autauga,
northern Lowndes and southeastern Dallas Counties through 115 PM
CDT...
At 1230 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Dallas Lake, or near Selmont-West Selmont, moving east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Prattville, Selmont-West Selmont, Autaugaville, White Hall,
Lowndesboro, Benton, Belknap, Tyler, Autauga County Airport, Dallas
Lake, Manack, Robert F. Henry Lock And Dam, Craig Field Aiport and
Selma Drag Strip.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 600 PM CDT for
central and south central Alabama.
&&
LAT...LON 3237 8704 3245 8648 3237 8647 3236 8648
3236 8649 3235 8649 3234 8650 3234 8648
3233 8647 3229 8649 3227 8648 3227 8645
3223 8644 3219 8704
TIME...MOT...LOC 1730Z 261DEG 33KT 3228 8699
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
86/MartinLocal storm report, Mar 26, 12:59 PM CDT, 2 hours 16 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BIRMINGHAM AL
1259 PM CDT SUN MAR 26 2023
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0245 AM HAIL MAXWELL GUNTER REC AREA 32.78N 85.83W
03/26/2023 E1.75 INCH TALLAPOOSA AL PUBLIC
GOLF BALL SIZE HAIL REPORTED ALONG CR 34
NEAR LAKE MARTIN.
&&Local storm report, Mar 26, 1:47 PM CDT, 1 hour 28 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BIRMINGHAM AL
147 PM CDT SUN MAR 26 2023
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0720 AM HAIL 1 E WIND CREEK STATE PA 32.86N 85.93W
03/26/2023 E1.75 INCH TALLAPOOSA AL PUBLIC
SOCIAL MEDIA REPORT OF GOLF BALL SIZE HAIL
NEAR WIND CREEK. TIME ESTIMATED VIA RADAR.
&&Local storm report, Mar 26, 2:35 PM CDT, 40 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BIRMINGHAM AL
235 PM CDT SUN MAR 26 2023
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0126 AM HAIL 2 SW DADEVILLE 32.81N 85.78W
03/26/2023 E1.00 INCH TALLAPOOSA AL PUBLIC
PUBLIC REPORTED QUARTER SIZE HAIL ALONG AL
HWY 49.
&&
MALLocal storm report, Mar 26, 3:02 PM CDT, 13 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BIRMINGHAM AL
302 PM CDT SUN MAR 26 2023
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0320 AM HAIL 1 SSE RANDOLPH 32.89N 86.90W
03/26/2023 E1.25 INCH BIBB AL PUBLIC
HAIL COVERING THE GROUND. A FEW CRACKS IN
CAR WINDSHIELDS.
&&
MALSpecial weather statement, Mar 26, 3:14 PM CDT, 1 minute before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
314 PM CDT Sun Mar 26 2023
ALZ046-050-262045-
Bullock AL-Barbour AL-
314 PM CDT Sun Mar 26 2023
...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of southern Bullock and
northwestern Barbour Counties through 345 PM CDT...
At 314 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Midway to near Beans Crossroads. Movement
was east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Midway, Pickett, Aberfoil, Spring Hill, Comer, Three Notch, Perote
and Mount Andrew.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 600 PM CDT for
southeastern Alabama.
&&
LAT...LON 3192 8558 3195 8579 3197 8579 3197 8589
3216 8557 3213 8525 3211 8523
TIME...MOT...LOC 2014Z 267DEG 23KT 3206 8556 3199 8580
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
32/DavisThe office that day
Everything else NWS Birmingham, AL issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 26, 12:48 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | BMX | Coosa | 27 min |
| Mar 26, 12:52 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Coosa, Elmore, Tallapoosa | 36 min |
| Mar 26, 1:23 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Tallapoosa | 23 min |
| Mar 26, 1:40 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Chambers | 29 min |
| Mar 26, 2:08 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | BMX | Elmore | 37 min |
| Mar 26, 2:15 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Coosa, Elmore, Tallapoosa | 45 min |
| Mar 26, 2:22 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Autauga, Chilton | 38 min |
| Mar 26, 2:46 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Chambers, Tallapoosa | 44 min |
| Mar 26, 2:50 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Autauga, Chilton, Coosa, Elmore | 55 min |
| Mar 26, 2:51 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Bibb, Perry | 39 min |
| Mar 26, 3:00 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | BMX | Chilton | 45 min |
| Mar 26, 3:22 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Clay, Coosa, Tallapoosa | 44 min |
| Mar 26, 3:25 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Chilton | 33 min |
| Mar 26, 3:28 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Chambers | 17 min |
| Mar 26, 3:32 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Tallapoosa | 33 min |
| Mar 26, 3:49 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Coosa | 56 min |
| Mar 26, 3:57 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Bibb | 48 min |
| Mar 26, 4:04 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Chambers, Randolph, Tallapoosa | 35 min |
| Mar 26, 4:07 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Marengo, Sumter | 53 min |
| Mar 26, 4:22 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Chilton | 38 min |
| Mar 26, 4:25 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Tallapoosa | 35 min |
| Mar 26, 4:29 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Greene, Hale, Perry | 76 min |
| Mar 26, 4:34 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | BMX | Shelby | 41 min |
| Mar 26, 4:44 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Coosa, Shelby, Talladega | 46 min |
| Mar 26, 4:58 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Sumter | 47 min |
| Mar 26, 5:00 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Chambers, Tallapoosa | 45 min |
| Mar 26, 5:20 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Dallas, Hale, Marengo, Perry | 40 min |
| Mar 26, 5:23 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Clay, Coosa, Talladega | 52 min |
| Mar 26, 5:34 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Autauga, Chilton, Dallas | 56 min |
| Mar 26, 5:45 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Greene, Hale, Marengo | 45 min |
| Mar 26, 5:53 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Dallas, Perry | 67 min |
| Mar 26, 6:06 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | BMX | Autauga, Bibb, Chambers, Chilton, Clay, Coosa and 9 more | 5 hr |
| Mar 26, 6:10 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Chilton, Coosa, Elmore | 50 min |
| Mar 26, 6:32 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Elmore | 58 min |
| Mar 26, 6:57 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Coosa, Tallapoosa | 48 min |
| Mar 26, 6:58 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Autauga, Dallas, Lowndes | 49 min |
| Mar 26, 7:14 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Marengo | 48 min |
| Mar 26, 7:43 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | BMX | Chambers | 47 min |
| Mar 26, 7:45 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | BMX | Elmore | 45 min |
| Mar 26, 9:32 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | BMX | Marengo | 43 min |
| Mar 26, 10:13 AM CDT | Flood Watch | BMX | Autauga, Barbour, Bibb, Bullock, Calhoun, Chambers and 25 more | 27 hr |
| Mar 26, 11:01 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Dallas | 27 min |
| Mar 26, 11:07 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | BMX | Elmore | 38 min |
| Mar 26, 12:31 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | BMX | Lowndes | 44 min |
| Mar 26, 3:14 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | BMX | Bullock | 31 min |
| Mar 26, 3:26 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | BMX | Russell | 49 min |
| Mar 26, 3:30 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Russell | 30 min |
| Mar 26, 3:46 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Barbour, Russell | 29 min |
| Mar 26, 4:15 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | BMX | Bullock | 45 min |
| Mar 26, 5:19 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | BMX | Macon, Montgomery | 41 min |
| Mar 26, 5:28 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Elmore, Macon, Montgomery | 47 min |
| Mar 26, 5:32 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | BMX | Marengo | 58 min |
| Mar 26, 5:43 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Lee, Macon, Tallapoosa | 62 min |
| Mar 26, 5:45 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Tallapoosa | 33 min |
| Mar 26, 5:46 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Greene, Sumter | 74 min |
| Mar 26, 6:10 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Sumter | 65 min |
| Mar 26, 6:16 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Chambers, Lee | 44 min |
| Mar 26, 6:29 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Chambers, Tallapoosa | 61 min |
| Mar 26, 6:59 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Hale, Marengo | 50 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; the gauge from the NWS water service and the USGS.