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Tornado Warning 21, NWS Birmingham, AL
NWS Birmingham, AL issued this tornado warning at Jan 12, 2023, 10:12 AM CST for 4 counties in Alabama. It was in force for 63 min. 4 reports 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
- Jan 12, 2023, 10:12 AM CST (16:12 UTC)
- Expired
- Jan 12, 2023, 11:15 AM CST
- In force
- 63 min
- Issued by
- NWS Birmingham, AL
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 0.75 in
Counties Greene County, AL, Hale County, AL, Marengo County, AL, Sumter County, AL
The radar
The Birmingham radar (KBMX), 117 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 16:17 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 12, 10:14 AM CST | HAIL 1 | 1 Ese Livingston, AL | PUBLIC REPORT OF QUARTER-SIZED HAIL JUST EAST OF LIVINGSTON. |
| Jan 12, 10:47 AM CST | TORNADO | 2 S Duffy'S Bend, AL | THE TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN IN A REMOTE AREA OF HALE COUNTY, NEAR CLEMENTS BEND ON THE BLACK WARRIOR RIVER. FROM THERE, IT MOVED EAST-NORTHEAST ACROSS CR-35, WHERE DOWNED NUMEROUS TREES ON A FARM NEAR THE STATE CATTLE RANCH. FROM THERE, IT CONTINUED TO SNAP AND U |
| Jan 12, 10:57 AM CST | TORNADO | 2 Ese Greensboro Muni A, AL | SIGNIFICANT STRUCTURAL DAMAGE SOUTH OF GREENSBORO. |
| Jan 12, 11:02 AM CST | TORNADO | Greensboro, AL | EM REPORT OF TORNADO OBSERVED IN GREENSBORO. TREE DOWN ON HOME ALONG PEAR ROAD. |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 12, 6:59 AM CST | Tornado Watch | SPC | 7 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Birmingham, AL (KBMX), launched 12:00Z, 4.2 hours before the alert went out and 117 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
- 497 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -2 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 650 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 55 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 248 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 321 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.6
- Supercell composite
- 3.5
The text
As transmitted.
198
WFUS54 KBMX 121612
TORBMX
ALC063-065-091-119-121715-
/O.NEW.KBMX.TO.W.0021.230112T1612Z-230112T1715Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
1012 AM CST Thu Jan 12 2023
The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northeastern Marengo County in southwestern Alabama...
Southeastern Greene County in west central Alabama...
Southern Hale County in west central Alabama...
East central Sumter County in west central Alabama...
* Until 1115 AM CST.
* At 1012 AM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
tornado was located near York, moving east 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...
Demopolis, Livingston, York, Greensboro, Forkland, Newbern,
Greensboro Municipal Airport, The University Of West Alabama,
Duffys Bend, Bluffport, Arcola, Coatopa, Dug Hill, Tishabee,
Belmont, Demopolis Lock And Dam, Gallion, Lilita, McDowell 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 3261 8827 3276 8747 3266 8747 3265 8753
3248 8752 3247 8827
TIME...MOT...LOC 1612Z 259DEG 38KT 3252 8821
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
32/Davis5 follow-up statements
614
WWUS54 KBMX 121622
SVSBMX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
1022 AM CST Thu Jan 12 2023
ALC063-065-091-119-121715-
/O.CON.KBMX.TO.W.0021.000000T0000Z-230112T1715Z/
Marengo AL-Greene AL-Hale AL-Sumter AL-
1022 AM CST Thu Jan 12 2023
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1115 AM CST FOR
NORTHEASTERN MARENGO...SOUTHEASTERN GREENE...SOUTHERN HALE AND EAST
CENTRAL SUMTER COUNTIES...
At 1021 AM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Coatopa, or 7 miles southeast of Livingston, moving
east at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and ping pong ball size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Demopolis, Greensboro, Forkland, Newbern, Greensboro Municipal
Airport, Duffys Bend, Bluffport, Arcola, Coatopa, Dug Hill, Tishabee,
Belmont, Demopolis Lock And Dam, Gallion, Lilita, McDowell, Birdine,
Laneville and Cedarville.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3263 8813 3276 8747 3266 8747 3265 8753
3248 8752 3247 8814
TIME...MOT...LOC 1621Z 259DEG 38KT 3254 8809
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.50 IN
$$
32/Davis749
WWUS54 KBMX 121631 RRA
SVSBMX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
1031 AM CST Thu Jan 12 2023
ALC091-121641-
/O.CAN.KBMX.TO.W.0021.000000T0000Z-230112T1715Z/
Marengo AL-
1031 AM CST Thu Jan 12 2023
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN MARENGO 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 100 PM CST for central and
west central Alabama.
LAT...LON 3276 8747 3266 8747 3265 8753 3257 8753
3254 8800 3266 8798
TIME...MOT...LOC 1631Z 255DEG 42KT 3259 8794
$$
ALC063-065-119-121715-
/O.CON.KBMX.TO.W.0021.000000T0000Z-230112T1715Z/
Greene AL-Hale AL-Sumter AL-
1031 AM CST Thu Jan 12 2023
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1115 AM CST FOR
SOUTHEASTERN GREENE...SOUTHERN HALE AND EAST CENTRAL SUMTER
COUNTIES...
At 1031 AM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Tishabee, or 8 miles northwest of Demopolis, moving
east at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Greensboro, Forkland, Newbern, Duffys Bend, Arcola, Greensboro
Municipal Airport, Belmont, Birdine and Cedarville.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3276 8747 3266 8747 3265 8753 3257 8753
3254 8800 3266 8798
TIME...MOT...LOC 1631Z 255DEG 42KT 3259 8794
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
32/Davis398
WWUS54 KBMX 121642
SVSBMX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
1042 AM CST Thu Jan 12 2023
ALC119-121652-
/O.CAN.KBMX.TO.W.0021.000000T0000Z-230112T1715Z/
Sumter AL-
1042 AM CST Thu Jan 12 2023
...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 100 PM CST for central and
west central Alabama.
LAT...LON 3269 8786 3276 8747 3266 8747 3266 8752
3265 8753 3259 8753 3257 8785 3260 8785
3261 8784 3261 8785
TIME...MOT...LOC 1642Z 259DEG 38KT 3261 8780
$$
ALC063-065-121715-
/O.CON.KBMX.TO.W.0021.000000T0000Z-230112T1715Z/
Greene AL-Hale AL-
1042 AM CST Thu Jan 12 2023
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1115 AM CST FOR
SOUTHEASTERN GREENE AND SOUTHERN HALE COUNTIES...
At 1042 AM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Duffys Bend, or 7 miles north of Demopolis, moving
east at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Greensboro, Forkland, Newbern, Duffys Bend, Greensboro Municipal
Airport, Birdine and Cedarville.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3269 8786 3276 8747 3266 8747 3266 8752
3265 8753 3259 8753 3257 8785 3260 8785
3261 8784 3261 8785
TIME...MOT...LOC 1642Z 259DEG 38KT 3261 8780
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
32/Davis458
WWUS54 KBMX 121654
SVSBMX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
1054 AM CST Thu Jan 12 2023
ALC063-121704-
/O.CAN.KBMX.TO.W.0021.000000T0000Z-230112T1715Z/
Greene AL-
1054 AM CST Thu Jan 12 2023
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN GREENE 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 100 PM CST for central and
west central Alabama.
LAT...LON 3276 8747 3266 8747 3266 8752 3265 8753
3262 8753 3261 8770 3272 8771
TIME...MOT...LOC 1654Z 253DEG 37KT 3266 8767
$$
ALC065-121715-
/O.CON.KBMX.TO.W.0021.000000T0000Z-230112T1715Z/
Hale AL-
1054 AM CST Thu Jan 12 2023
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1115 AM CST FOR CENTRAL
HALE COUNTY...
At 1054 AM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Greensboro Municipal Airport, or near Greensboro,
moving east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Greensboro, Greensboro Municipal Airport and Cedarville.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3276 8747 3266 8747 3266 8752 3265 8753
3262 8753 3261 8770 3272 8771
TIME...MOT...LOC 1654Z 253DEG 37KT 3266 8767
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
32/Davis127
WWUS54 KBMX 121700
SVSBMX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
1100 AM CST Thu Jan 12 2023
ALC065-121715-
/O.CON.KBMX.TO.W.0021.000000T0000Z-230112T1715Z/
Hale AL-
1100 AM CST Thu Jan 12 2023
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1115 AM CST FOR EAST
CENTRAL HALE COUNTY...
At 1059 AM CST, a confirmed tornado was located over Greensboro,
moving east at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado and quarter size hail.
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.
Locations impacted include...
Greensboro.
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 3276 8747 3266 8747 3266 8752 3265 8753
3263 8764 3273 8764
TIME...MOT...LOC 1659Z 259DEG 38KT 3267 8760
TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
32/DavisThe office that day
Everything else NWS Birmingham, AL issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 12, 7:33 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | BMX | Marion | 27 min |
| Jan 12, 8:04 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | BMX | Winston | 26 min |
| Jan 12, 8:07 AM CST | Tornado Warning | BMX | Winston | 24 min |
| Jan 12, 8:39 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | BMX | Fayette | 36 min |
| Jan 12, 8:58 AM CST | Tornado Warning | BMX | Greene, Sumter | 62 min |
| Jan 12, 9:08 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Walker, Winston | 37 min |
| Jan 12, 9:16 AM CST | Tornado Warning | BMX | Walker, Winston | 3 min |
| Jan 12, 9:46 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | BMX | Blount | 29 min |
| Jan 12, 9:49 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | BMX | Tuscaloosa | 26 min |
| Jan 12, 9:51 AM CST | Tornado Warning | BMX | Greene, Hale, Tuscaloosa | 54 min |
| Jan 12, 9:55 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Sumter | 50 min |
| Jan 12, 10:25 AM CST | Tornado Warning | BMX | Bibb, Tuscaloosa | 32 min |
| Jan 12, 10:53 AM CST | Tornado Warning | BMX | Marengo | 56 min |
| Jan 12, 10:53 AM CST | Tornado Warning | BMX | Perry | 45 min |
| Jan 12, 11:14 AM CST | Tornado Warning | BMX | Bibb | 45 min |
| Jan 12, 11:19 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Shelby | 41 min |
| Jan 12, 11:32 AM CST | Tornado Warning | BMX | Dallas, Perry | 58 min |
| Jan 12, 11:36 AM CST | Tornado Warning | BMX | Chilton | 54 min |
| Jan 12, 11:38 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | St. Clair, Talladega | 52 min |
| Jan 12, 12:09 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Calhoun, Cleburne | 45 min |
| Jan 12, 12:17 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Coosa, Shelby, Talladega | 43 min |
| Jan 12, 12:18 PM CST | Tornado Warning | BMX | Autauga, Dallas | 57 min |
| Jan 12, 12:29 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Calhoun, Cherokee, Cleburne | 25 min |
| Jan 12, 12:39 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Clay | 66 min |
| Jan 12, 12:50 PM CST | Tornado Warning | BMX | Chilton, Coosa, Elmore | 55 min |
| Jan 12, 1:09 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Autauga, Coosa, Elmore | 51 min |
| Jan 12, 1:22 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Cleburne, Randolph | 38 min |
| Jan 12, 1:24 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Dallas, Lowndes, Montgomery | 66 min |
| Jan 12, 1:24 PM CST | Tornado Warning | BMX | Tallapoosa | 40 min |
| Jan 12, 1:34 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Tallapoosa | 41 min |
| Jan 12, 1:49 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Chambers | 41 min |
| Jan 12, 1:57 PM CST | Tornado Warning | BMX | Chambers, Randolph | 29 min |
| Jan 12, 2:03 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Elmore, Macon, Montgomery, Tallapoosa | 57 min |
| Jan 12, 2:21 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Chambers, Lee | 54 min |
| Jan 12, 2:25 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Lowndes, Montgomery | 50 min |
| Jan 12, 3:11 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Barbour, Pike | 64 min |
| Jan 12, 3:14 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | BMX | Bullock, Lee, Macon, Russell | 46 min |
| Jan 12, 3:17 PM CST | Tornado Warning | BMX | Barbour, Pike | 47 min |
| Jan 12, 3:53 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | BMX | Russell | 37 min |
| Jan 12, 4:00 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Russell | 30 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.