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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 253, NWS Birmingham, AL

July 1, 2023Calhoun County, Etowah County, Alabama

NWS Birmingham, AL issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Jul 1, 2023, 3:39 PM CDT for Calhoun County, Etowah County, Alabama. It was in force for 51 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

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The facts

Issued: Jul 1, 2023, 3:39 PM CDT (20:39 UTC)
Expired: Jul 1, 2023, 4:30 PM CDT
In force: 51 min
Issued by: NWS Birmingham, AL
Area: Storm-based polygon
Hail: 0.88 in
Wind: 60.0 mph

Counties Calhoun County, AL, Etowah County, AL

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The watch it was issued in

The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.

Issued	Product	Office	Lasted
Jul 1, 12:22 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Watch	SPC	8 hr

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this severe thunderstorm 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 severe thunderstorm warning went out at Jul 1, 3:23 PM CDT, 16 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jul 1, 3:23 PM CDT, 16 minutes before

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Hazardous weather outlook, Jul 1, 4:02 AM CDT, 11 hours 37 minutes before

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
402 AM CDT Sat Jul 1 2023

ALZ011>015-017>050-021215-
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-
402 AM CDT Sat Jul 1 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the counties served by the
National Weather Service office in Birmingham.

.DAY ONE...Outlook through Tonight.

Dangerously high heat and humidity is forecast across much of
central Alabama today. Heat index values during this time will most
likely climb to near 105 degrees, with some areas reach or exceeding
110 degrees.

A few strong to marginally severe storms may develop late afternoon
in the east and continue through 12 AM Midnight in the west.
Damaging winds and large hail will be the main threats.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

Dangerously hot and humid conditions are expected to continue through
midweek. Heat index values are likely to be near or exceed 105 degrees.
Heat exhaustion or heat stroke could occur for those exposed to the
heat for too long.

Severe storms are possible Sunday and Monday afternoons and evenings
for all of Central Alabama. Threats include damaging winds and large
hail.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Activation of storm spotters and emergency management may be needed
on Saturday, Sunday and Monday.

In the hours before

Special weather statement, Jul 1, 2:39 PM CDT, 1 hour before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
239 PM CDT Sat Jul 1 2023

ALZ011-012-012030-
Marion AL-Lamar AL-
239 PM CDT Sat Jul 1 2023

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southwestern Marion
and northeastern Lamar Counties through 330 PM CDT...

At 239 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Detroit, or 8 miles southwest of Hamilton, moving east at 10 mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and half inch 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...
Hamilton, Guin, Detroit, Henson Springs, Byrd, Marion County Public
Lake, Rankin Fite Airport and Pikeville.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

&&

LAT...LON 3401 8818 3417 8813 3414 8787 3395 8791
TIME...MOT...LOC 1939Z 277DEG 10KT 3407 8811

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

89^GSatterwhite

Special weather statement, Jul 1, 3:00 PM CDT, 39 minutes before

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Special weather statement, Jul 1, 3:02 PM CDT, 37 minutes before

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Special weather statement, Jul 1, 3:22 PM CDT, 17 minutes before

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Special weather statement, Jul 1, 3:31 PM CDT, 8 minutes before

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Special weather statement, Jul 1, 3:33 PM CDT, 6 minutes before

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The office that day

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

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Jul 1, 11:35 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	BMX	St. Clair	40 min
Jul 1, 2:30 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	BMX	DeKalb	60 min
Jul 1, 2:39 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	BMX	Marion	51 min
Jul 1, 2:57 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	BMX	Cherokee	33 min
Jul 1, 3:00 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	BMX	Walker	30 min
Jul 1, 3:02 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	BMX	Etowah	43 min
Jul 1, 3:22 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	BMX	Cleburne	23 min
Jul 1, 3:31 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	BMX	Blount	59 min
Jul 1, 3:33 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	BMX	Etowah	42 min
Jul 1, 3:43 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	BMX	Walker	32 min
Jul 1, 3:46 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	BMX	St. Clair	44 min
Jul 1, 3:49 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	BMX	Winston	41 min
Jul 1, 4:00 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	BMX	Jefferson	45 min
Jul 1, 4:07 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	BMX	Calhoun, Cherokee, Cleburne	38 min
Jul 1, 4:10 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	BMX	Cleburne	50 min
Jul 1, 4:13 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	BMX	St. Clair	47 min
Jul 1, 4:21 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	BMX	St. Clair, Talladega	56 min
Jul 1, 4:23 PM CDT	Areal Flood Advisory	BMX	Etowah	2 hr
Jul 1, 4:41 PM CDT	Areal Flood Advisory	BMX	St. Clair	3 hr
Jul 1, 4:43 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	BMX	Shelby	47 min
Jul 1, 4:48 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	BMX	Fayette	42 min
Jul 1, 4:54 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	BMX	Calhoun, Clay, Cleburne, Talladega	31 min
Jul 1, 5:05 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	BMX	Shelby	25 min
Jul 1, 5:15 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	BMX	Lamar	45 min
Jul 1, 5:24 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	BMX	Randolph	36 min
Jul 1, 5:29 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	BMX	Shelby, Talladega	24 min
Jul 1, 5:32 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	BMX	Fayette	43 min
Jul 1, 5:37 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	BMX	Jefferson, Tuscaloosa, Walker	30 min
Jul 1, 5:47 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	BMX	Pickens	43 min
Jul 1, 6:02 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	BMX	Fayette, Lamar, Pickens	43 min
Jul 1, 6:17 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	BMX	Tuscaloosa	43 min
Jul 1, 6:34 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	BMX	Tuscaloosa	41 min
Jul 1, 6:47 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	BMX	Elmore	28 min

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