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Tornado Warning 13, NWS Birmingham, AL

January 3, 2023Barbour County, Bullock County, Pike County, Alabama

NWS Birmingham, AL issued this tornado warning at Jan 3, 2023, 4:38 PM CST for Barbour County, Bullock County, Pike County, Alabama. It was in force for 35 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued: Jan 3, 2023, 4:38 PM CST (22:38 UTC)
Expired: Jan 3, 2023, 5:13 PM CST
In force: 35 min
Issued by: NWS Birmingham, AL
Area: Storm-based polygon
Tornado: Radar indicated
Hail: 0.75 in

Counties Barbour County, AL, Bullock County, AL, Pike County, AL

The radar

The Maxwell AFB radar (KMXX), 65 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 22:40 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.

The watch it was issued in

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

Issued	Product	Office	Lasted
Jan 3, 12:56 PM CST	Tornado Watch	SPC	7 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Peachtre/Fal Fld, GA (KFFC), launched 12:00Z, 10.6 hours before the alert went out and 169 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: 148 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN: -123 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL: 538 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear: 45 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity: 304 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity: 331 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter: 0.1
Supercell composite: 0.7

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

311 
WFUS54 KBMX 032238
TORBMX
ALC005-011-109-032330-
/O.NEW.KBMX.TO.W.0013.230103T2238Z-230103T2330Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
438 PM CST Tue Jan 3 2023

The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  East central Pike County in southeastern Alabama...
  Southeastern Bullock County in southeastern Alabama...
  Northwestern Barbour County in southeastern Alabama...

* Until 530 PM CST.
    
* At 437 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located near Boot Hill, or 9 miles northeast of Brundidge,
  moving northeast at 45 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...
  Midway, Pickett, Spring Hill, Comer, Barbour County Public Lake
  Dam, Boot Hill, Tanyard, Batesville, Monticello, Perote, Josie and
  Mount Andrew.

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 3185 8584 3217 8543 3215 8543 3215 8526
      3213 8525 3213 8524 3212 8524 3212 8523
      3210 8522 3208 8520 3206 8519 3176 8577
TIME...MOT...LOC 2237Z 234DEG 34KT 3184 8574 

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

$$

17/KLAWS

4 follow-up statements

424 
WWUS54 KBMX 032249
SVSBMX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
449 PM CST Tue Jan 3 2023

ALC109-032259-
/O.CAN.KBMX.TO.W.0013.000000T0000Z-230103T2330Z/
Pike AL-
449 PM CST Tue Jan 3 2023

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL PIKE 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 800 PM CST for southeastern
Alabama.

LAT...LON 3187 8567 3188 8566 3188 8568 3191 8570
      3217 8543 3215 8543 3215 8526 3213 8525
      3213 8524 3212 8524 3212 8523 3210 8522
      3208 8520 3206 8519 3184 8565
TIME...MOT...LOC 2249Z 234DEG 34KT 3191 8563 

$$

ALC005-011-032330-
/O.CON.KBMX.TO.W.0013.000000T0000Z-230103T2330Z/
Bullock AL-Barbour AL-
449 PM CST Tue Jan 3 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 530 PM CST FOR
SOUTHEASTERN BULLOCK AND NORTHWESTERN BARBOUR COUNTIES...
    
At 449 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Boot Hill, or 13 miles southwest of Midway, moving
northeast at 45 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...
Midway, Pickett, Spring Hill, Comer, Barbour County Public Lake Dam,
Boot Hill, Batesville and Mount Andrew.

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 3187 8567 3188 8566 3188 8568 3191 8570
      3217 8543 3215 8543 3215 8526 3213 8525
      3213 8524 3212 8524 3212 8523 3210 8522
      3208 8520 3206 8519 3184 8565
TIME...MOT...LOC 2249Z 234DEG 34KT 3191 8563 

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

$$

17/KLAWS

415 
WWUS54 KBMX 032254
SVSBMX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
454 PM CST Tue Jan 3 2023

ALC011-032303-
/O.CAN.KBMX.TO.W.0013.000000T0000Z-230103T2330Z/
Bullock AL-
454 PM CST Tue Jan 3 2023

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN BULLOCK 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 800 PM CST for southeastern
Alabama.

LAT...LON 3187 8567 3188 8566 3191 8565 3196 8561
      3200 8559 3200 8551 3201 8551 3201 8547
      3202 8547 3201 8546 3201 8543 3204 8543
      3207 8541 3215 8526 3206 8519 3184 8565
TIME...MOT...LOC 2253Z 243DEG 34KT 3191 8557 

$$

ALC005-032330-
/O.CON.KBMX.TO.W.0013.000000T0000Z-230103T2330Z/
Barbour AL-
454 PM CST Tue Jan 3 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 530 PM CST FOR
NORTHWESTERN BARBOUR COUNTY...
    
At 453 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Boot Hill, or 12 miles south of Midway, moving
northeast at 40 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...
Comer, Barbour County Public Lake Dam, Boot Hill, Spring Hill, Mount
Andrew and Batesville.

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 3187 8567 3188 8566 3191 8565 3196 8561
      3200 8559 3200 8551 3201 8551 3201 8547
      3202 8547 3201 8546 3201 8543 3204 8543
      3207 8541 3215 8526 3206 8519 3184 8565
TIME...MOT...LOC 2253Z 243DEG 34KT 3191 8557 

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

$$

17/KLAWS

569 
WWUS54 KBMX 032306
SVSBMX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
506 PM CST Tue Jan 3 2023

ALC005-032330-
/O.CON.KBMX.TO.W.0013.000000T0000Z-230103T2330Z/
Barbour AL-
506 PM CST Tue Jan 3 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 530 PM CST FOR NORTH
CENTRAL BARBOUR COUNTY...
    
At 505 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Barbour County Public Lake Dam, or 7 miles southeast
of Midway, moving northeast at 45 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...
Comer, Barbour County Public Lake Dam, Spring Hill, Mount Andrew and
Batesville.

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 3191 8555 3194 8556 3198 8554 3200 8551
      3201 8551 3201 8547 3202 8547 3201 8546
      3201 8543 3204 8543 3207 8541 3215 8526
      3206 8519 3190 8551
TIME...MOT...LOC 2305Z 234DEG 34KT 3198 8545 

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

$$

17/KLAWS

316 
WWUS54 KBMX 032313 RRA
SVSBMX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
513 PM CST Tue Jan 3 2023

ALC005-032323-
/O.CAN.KBMX.TO.W.0013.000000T0000Z-230103T2330Z/
Barbour AL-
513 PM CST Tue Jan 3 2023

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTH CENTRAL BARBOUR COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
                
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and no longer appears capable of producing a tornado.
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CST for southeastern
Alabama.

LAT...LON 3191 8555 3194 8556 3198 8554 3200 8551
      3201 8551 3201 8547 3202 8547 3201 8546
      3201 8543 3204 8543 3207 8541 3215 8526
      3206 8519 3190 8551
TIME...MOT...LOC 2312Z 234DEG 34KT 3203 8537 

$$

17/KLAWS

The office that day

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

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Jan 3, 1:42 AM CST	Flood Watch	BMX	Autauga, Barbour, Bibb, Bullock, Chambers, Chilton and 21 more	34 hr
Jan 3, 11:15 AM CST	Tornado Warning	BMX	Hale, Marengo, Perry	31 min
Jan 3, 12:03 PM CST	Tornado Warning	BMX	Bibb, Perry	42 min
Jan 3, 12:07 PM CST	Tornado Warning	BMX	Hale, Marengo, Perry	38 min
Jan 3, 12:40 PM CST	Tornado Warning	BMX	Bibb, Chilton	25 min
Jan 3, 1:00 PM CST	Tornado Warning	BMX	Chilton	45 min
Jan 3, 1:10 PM CST	Tornado Warning	BMX	Autauga	38 min
Jan 3, 1:37 PM CST	Tornado Warning	BMX	Coosa	30 min
Jan 3, 1:39 PM CST	Tornado Warning	BMX	Elmore	51 min
Jan 3, 1:55 PM CST	Areal Flood Advisory	BMX	Blount, Etowah, Jefferson, St. Clair	110 min
Jan 3, 2:02 PM CST	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	BMX	Talladega	28 min
Jan 3, 2:22 PM CST	Tornado Warning	BMX	Coosa, Elmore, Tallapoosa	17 min
Jan 3, 2:31 PM CST	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	BMX	Clay	44 min
Jan 3, 2:38 PM CST	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	BMX	Elmore, Montgomery	27 min
Jan 3, 2:38 PM CST	Tornado Warning	BMX	Clay	21 min
Jan 3, 2:54 PM CST	Tornado Warning	BMX	Bullock, Macon	35 min
Jan 3, 2:56 PM CST	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	BMX	Chambers, Tallapoosa	64 min
Jan 3, 3:19 PM CST	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	BMX	Cleburne, Randolph	38 min
Jan 3, 3:27 PM CST	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	BMX	Lee, Russell	48 min
Jan 3, 3:28 PM CST	Tornado Warning	BMX	Chambers, Randolph	25 min
Jan 3, 3:32 PM CST	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	BMX	Chambers, Lee	43 min
Jan 3, 3:54 PM CST	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	BMX	Bullock, Russell	51 min
Jan 3, 4:54 PM CST	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	BMX	Macon, Montgomery	19 min
Jan 3, 5:05 PM CST	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	BMX	Russell	53 min
Jan 3, 5:31 PM CST	Special Weather Statement	BMX	Macon	44 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 sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.