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Tornado Warning 21, NWS Huntsville, AL
NWS Huntsville, AL issued this tornado warning at Mar 24, 2023, 10:58 PM CDT for 4 counties in Alabama. It was in force for 47 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
- Mar 24, 2023, 10:58 PM CDT (03:58 UTC)
- Expired
- Mar 24, 2023, 11:45 PM CDT
- In force
- 47 min
- Issued by
- NWS Huntsville, AL
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 1.25 in
Counties Colbert County, AL, Lauderdale County, AL, Lawrence County, AL, Limestone County, AL
The radar
The Northeast Alabama radar (KHTX), 107 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 04:01 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 24, 10:59 PM CDT | TSTM WND DMG | 5 S Killen, AL | A TREE WAS KNOCKED DOWN AT THE INTERSECTION OF RIVER ROAD AND COUNTY LINE ROAD. |
| Mar 24, 11:01 PM CDT | TSTM WND GST 66 | 2 E Muscle Shoals, AL | MUSCLE SHOALS ASOS (KMSL) REPORTED A GUST OF 57 KT OR 66 MPH. |
| Mar 24, 11:11 PM CDT | TORNADO | 5 E Killen, AL | TRAINED WEATHER SPOTTER INTERCEPTED A TORNADO ALONG HIGHWAY 72 NEAR CENTER STAR CEMETERY. |
| Mar 24, 11:45 PM CDT | TSTM WND GST 67 | 4 Nw Rogersville, AL | 67 MPH GUST REPORTED NORTHWEST OF ROGERSVILLE. |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 24, 9:27 PM CDT | Tornado Watch | SPC | 5 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Nashville Metro, TN (KBNA), launched 00:00Z, 4.0 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
- 12 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -91 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1016 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 77 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 334 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 420 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.3
The text
As transmitted.
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WFUS54 KHUN 250358
TORHUN
ALC033-077-079-083-250445-
/O.NEW.KHUN.TO.W.0021.230325T0358Z-230325T0445Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Huntsville AL
1058 PM CDT Fri Mar 24 2023
The National Weather Service in Huntsville Alabama has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northern Limestone County in north central Alabama...
Eastern Lauderdale County in northwestern Alabama...
East central Colbert County in northwestern Alabama...
North central Lawrence County in northwestern Alabama...
* Until 1145 PM CDT.
* At 1058 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
tornado was located near St. Florian, or near Florence, moving east
at 60 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and half dollar 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...
Florence, Athens, Muscle Shoals, Rogersville, Killen, Lexington,
St. Florian, Underwood-Petersville, Elkmont and Anderson.
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.
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
&&
LAT...LON 3499 8695 3479 8687 3472 8763 3487 8769
3501 8743
TIME...MOT...LOC 0358Z 254DEG 53KT 3482 8758
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.25 IN
$$
AMP3 follow-up statements
242
WWUS54 KHUN 250414
SVSHUN
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Huntsville AL
1114 PM CDT Fri Mar 24 2023
ALC033-079-250423-
/O.CAN.KHUN.TO.W.0021.000000T0000Z-230325T0445Z/
Colbert AL-Lawrence AL-
1114 PM CDT Fri Mar 24 2023
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL COLBERT AND NORTH CENTRAL
LAWRENCE COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 300 AM CDT for north central
and northwestern Alabama...and Middle Tennessee.
LAT...LON 3499 8695 3479 8687 3476 8722 3476 8724
3475 8729 3480 8735 3480 8739 3496 8752
3500 8744
TIME...MOT...LOC 0413Z 254DEG 53KT 3488 8731
$$
ALC077-083-250445-
/O.CON.KHUN.TO.W.0021.000000T0000Z-230325T0445Z/
Limestone AL-Lauderdale AL-
1114 PM CDT Fri Mar 24 2023
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1145 PM CDT FOR NORTHERN
LIMESTONE AND EASTERN LAUDERDALE COUNTIES...
At 1113 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Rogersville, or 20 miles northeast of Muscle
Shoals, moving east at 60 mph. A rotating funnel cloud was reported
by trained spotters near Rogersville!
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...
Athens, Rogersville, Lexington, Elkmont, Anderson, Lester, Good
Springs, Cartwright, Coxey and Oliver.
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.
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
&&
LAT...LON 3499 8695 3479 8687 3476 8722 3476 8724
3475 8729 3480 8735 3480 8739 3496 8752
3500 8744
TIME...MOT...LOC 0413Z 254DEG 53KT 3488 8731
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
AMP564
WWUS54 KHUN 250429
SVSHUN
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Huntsville AL
1129 PM CDT Fri Mar 24 2023
ALC077-083-250445-
/O.CON.KHUN.TO.W.0021.000000T0000Z-230325T0445Z/
Limestone AL-Lauderdale AL-
1129 PM CDT Fri Mar 24 2023
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1145 PM CDT FOR NORTHERN
LIMESTONE AND NORTHEASTERN LAUDERDALE COUNTIES...
At 1128 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 12 miles northeast of Rogersville, or near Anderson,
moving east at 55 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Elkmont, Lester, Good Springs, Cartwright, Cairo, Mt Rozell and
Leggtown.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
&&
LAT...LON 3485 8689 3482 8721 3500 8728 3499 8695
TIME...MOT...LOC 0428Z 250DEG 47KT 3496 8713
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
AMP537
WWUS54 KHUN 250440
SVSHUN
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Huntsville AL
1140 PM CDT Fri Mar 24 2023
ALC077-083-250450-
/O.EXP.KHUN.TO.W.0021.000000T0000Z-230325T0445Z/
Limestone AL-Lauderdale AL-
1140 PM CDT Fri Mar 24 2023
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHERN LIMESTONE AND NORTHEASTERN
LAUDERDALE COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT 1145 PM CDT...
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and has exited the warned area. Therefore, the warning will
be allowed to expire. However severe winds up to 60 to 70 mph are
still possible with this thunderstorm.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 300 AM CDT for north central
and northwestern Alabama...and Middle Tennessee.
LAT...LON 3485 8689 3482 8721 3500 8728 3499 8695
TIME...MOT...LOC 0440Z 258DEG 48KT 3496 8698
$$
AMPThe office that day
Everything else NWS Huntsville, AL issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 24, 9:58 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | HUN | Colbert | 47 min |
| Mar 24, 10:05 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | HUN | Colbert, Franklin, Lauderdale | 40 min |
| Mar 24, 10:20 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | HUN | Colbert, Lauderdale | 40 min |
| Mar 24, 10:41 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | HUN | Colbert, Franklin, Lauderdale, Lawrence | 49 min |
| Mar 24, 11:12 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | HUN | Colbert, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Limestone, Madison, Morgan | 63 min |
| Mar 24, 11:25 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | HUN | Franklin | 21 min |
| Mar 24, 11:45 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | HUN | Franklin, Lawrence | 45 min |
| Mar 25, 12:06 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | HUN | Jackson, Limestone, Madison | 39 min |
| Mar 25, 12:13 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | HUN | Lawrence, Limestone, Madison, Marshall, Morgan | 32 min |
| Mar 25, 12:21 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | HUN | Lawrence, Limestone, Madison, Marshall, Morgan | 24 min |
| Mar 25, 12:27 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | HUN | Cullman, Marshall, Morgan | 48 min |
| Mar 25, 12:41 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | HUN | Jackson, Madison | 49 min |
| Mar 25, 12:46 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | HUN | Jackson, Madison, Marshall, Morgan | 29 min |
| Mar 25, 1:06 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | HUN | DeKalb, Jackson, Madison, Marshall | 24 min |
| Mar 25, 1:08 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | HUN | DeKalb, Jackson, Marshall | 37 min |
| Mar 25, 1:20 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | HUN | DeKalb, Jackson | 25 min |
| Mar 25, 1:24 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | HUN | DeKalb, Jackson | 51 min |
| Mar 25, 1:28 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | HUN | Marshall | 47 min |
| Mar 25, 1:29 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | HUN | DeKalb, Jackson | 14 min |
| Mar 25, 1:44 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | HUN | DeKalb, Marshall | 46 min |
| Mar 25, 2:02 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | HUN | Etowah | 13 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.