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Tornado Warning 24, NWS Huntsville, AL
NWS Huntsville, AL issued this tornado warning at May 8, 2024, 9:27 PM CDT for Jackson County, Madison County, Alabama. It was in force for 48 min. 7 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
- May 8, 2024, 9:27 PM CDT (02:27 UTC)
- Expired
- May 8, 2024, 10:15 PM CDT
- In force
- 48 min
- Issued by
- NWS Huntsville, AL
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Observed
- Hail
- 0.75 in
Counties Jackson County, AL, Madison County, AL
The radar
The Northeast Alabama radar (KHTX), 38 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 02:29 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 9:28 PM CDT | TORNADO | 3 Ne Huntsville, AL | An Ef-1 with peak wind speed of 105 mph, path length of 2.38 miles, and maximum path width of 600 yards. This is still preliminary. |
| May 8, 9:28 PM CDT | TORNADO | 3 Ne Huntsville, AL | An EF-1 with peak wind speed of 105 mph, path length of 2.38 miles, and maximum path width of 600 yards. This is still preliminary. |
| May 8, 9:28 PM CDT | TORNADO | 3 Ne Huntsville, AL | An NWS Storm Survey concluded that an EF1 tornado moved through the Old Town neighborhood in Huntsville, AL. |
| May 8, 9:28 PM CDT | TORNADO | 4 Ene Huntsville, AL | An NWS Storm Survey concluded that an EF1 tornado moved through parts of Old Town in Huntsville, AL. |
| May 8, 9:34 PM CDT | TORNADO | 7 E Huntsville, AL | An EF-2 with peak wind speed of 122 mph, path length of 5.03 miles, and maximum path width of 500 yards. The Dug Hill Road and McMullen Cove tornadoes are now one track. This is still preliminary. |
| May 8, 9:38 PM CDT | HAIL 1 | 6 Sse Moores Mill, AL | |
| May 8, 9:44 PM CDT | TORNADO | 4 W Gurley, AL | NWS storm surveys determined an EF2 tornado moved through McMullen Cove, AL. |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 4:14 PM CDT | Tornado Watch | SPC | 7 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Birmingham, AL (KBMX), launched 00:00Z, 2.5 hours before the alert went out and 177 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
- 2665 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -3 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1094 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 45 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 34 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 104 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.9
- Supercell composite
- 4.7
The text
As transmitted.
435
WFUS54 KHUN 090227
TORHUN
ALC071-089-090315-
/O.NEW.KHUN.TO.W.0024.240509T0227Z-240509T0315Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Huntsville AL
Issued by National Weather Service Jackson MS
927 PM CDT Wed May 8 2024
The National Weather Service in Huntsville Alabama has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
West central Jackson County in northeastern Alabama...
Central Madison County in north central Alabama...
* Until 1015 PM CDT.
* At 926 PM CDT, a tornado producing storm was located over eastern
Huntsville, moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
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...
Huntsville, Redstone Arsenal, Gurley, Woodville, Alabama A And M
University, University Of Alabama In Huntsville, Paint Rock,
Maysville, Garth, and Ryland.
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 3481 8625 3461 8628 3468 8668 3479 8667
TIME...MOT...LOC 0226Z 278DEG 31KT 3472 8657
TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
86/JAN3 follow-up statements
602
WWUS54 KHUN 090234
SVSHUN
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Huntsville AL
934 PM CDT Wed May 8 2024
ALC071-089-090315-
/O.CON.KHUN.TO.W.0024.000000T0000Z-240509T0315Z/
Jackson AL-Madison AL-
934 PM CDT Wed May 8 2024
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1015 PM CDT FOR WEST
CENTRAL JACKSON AND CENTRAL MADISON COUNTIES...
At 934 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located over eastern Huntsville, moving east at 30 mph.
This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may
be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes
will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes,
businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction
is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Huntsville, Gurley, Woodville, Paint Rock, Maysville, Garth, Ryland,
Hampton Cove, and Brownsboro.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW! Move
to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3481 8625 3461 8628 3469 8660 3478 8656
TIME...MOT...LOC 0234Z 274DEG 24KT 3472 8653
TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.00 IN
$$
30194
WWUS54 KHUN 090246
SVSHUN
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Huntsville AL
946 PM CDT Wed May 8 2024
ALC071-089-090315-
/O.CON.KHUN.TO.W.0024.000000T0000Z-240509T0315Z/
Jackson AL-Madison AL-
946 PM CDT Wed May 8 2024
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1015 PM CDT FOR WEST
CENTRAL JACKSON AND EAST CENTRAL MADISON COUNTIES...
At 945 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located over Gurley, or 9
miles east of Huntsville, moving east at 30 mph. Tornadic damage is
reported in the Five Points neighborhood. Rotational velocity
signatures have weakened so we are no longer maintianing the
considerable tag, but this remains a confirmed tornado on the ground
and everyone in the warning should seek immediate shelter.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado and two inch hail.
SOURCE...Weather spotters 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...
Gurley, Woodville, Paint Rock, Maysville, Garth, Ryland, Hampton
Cove, and Brownsboro.
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 3481 8625 3461 8628 3467 8652 3479 8648
TIME...MOT...LOC 0245Z 267DEG 27KT 3472 8642
TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.00 IN
$$
30317 WWUS54 KHUN 090306 SVSHUN Severe Weather Statement National Weather Service Huntsville AL 1006 PM CDT Wed May 8 2024 ALC071-089-090316- /O.EXP.KHUN.TO.W.0024.000000T0000Z-240509T0315Z/ Jackson AL-Madison AL- 1006 PM CDT Wed May 8 2024 ...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR WEST CENTRAL JACKSON AND EAST CENTRAL MADISON COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT 1015 PM CDT... The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area. Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for north central and northeastern Alabama...and Middle Tennessee. && LAT...LON 3481 8625 3461 8628 3467 8652 3479 8648 TIME...MOT...LOC 0306Z 292DEG 21KT 3468 8628 $$ 30
The office that day
Everything else NWS Huntsville, AL issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 7:08 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | HUN | Lauderdale | 22 min |
| May 8, 7:18 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | HUN | Lauderdale | 27 min |
| May 8, 7:30 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | HUN | Jackson, Madison | 45 min |
| May 8, 7:33 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | HUN | Lauderdale | 42 min |
| May 8, 7:36 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | HUN | Lauderdale, Lawrence, Limestone | 39 min |
| May 8, 7:37 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | HUN | Lawrence | 38 min |
| May 8, 7:38 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | HUN | DeKalb, Jackson | 67 min |
| May 8, 7:44 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | HUN | Lauderdale, Limestone | 31 min |
| May 8, 7:45 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | HUN | Colbert, Lawrence | 30 min |
| May 8, 7:52 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | HUN | DeKalb, Jackson | 38 min |
| May 8, 7:55 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | HUN | Lawrence, Limestone, Morgan | 50 min |
| May 8, 8:04 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | HUN | Lauderdale, Lawrence, Limestone | 41 min |
| May 8, 8:09 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | HUN | Jackson | 51 min |
| May 8, 8:10 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | HUN | Limestone, Madison | 35 min |
| May 8, 8:17 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | HUN | Lawrence, Limestone | 28 min |
| May 8, 8:26 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | HUN | Madison | 49 min |
| May 8, 8:29 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | HUN | Limestone | 31 min |
| May 8, 8:34 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | HUN | DeKalb, Jackson | 56 min |
| May 8, 8:44 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | HUN | DeKalb | 16 min |
| May 8, 8:46 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | HUN | Limestone, Madison | 31 min |
| May 8, 8:46 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | HUN | Jackson | 29 min |
| May 8, 8:48 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | HUN | Lauderdale, Limestone | 57 min |
| May 8, 8:51 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | HUN | DeKalb, Jackson | 39 min |
| May 8, 8:52 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | HUN | Limestone, Madison | 38 min |
| May 8, 8:55 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | HUN | DeKalb | 22 min |
| May 8, 9:05 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | HUN | DeKalb | 12 min |
| May 8, 9:06 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | HUN | Jackson, Madison | 54 min |
| May 8, 9:30 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | HUN | DeKalb, Jackson | 45 min |
| May 8, 9:34 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | HUN | Madison | 41 min |
| May 8, 9:38 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | HUN | Limestone | 52 min |
| May 8, 9:53 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | HUN | Jackson | 22 min |
| May 8, 9:54 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | HUN | Limestone, Madison | 51 min |
| May 8, 10:02 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | HUN | Jackson | 43 min |
| May 8, 10:07 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | HUN | DeKalb, Jackson | 17 min |
| May 8, 10:34 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | HUN | Madison | 41 min |
| May 8, 10:42 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | HUN | DeKalb, Jackson | 48 min |
| May 8, 10:56 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | HUN | Jackson, Limestone, Madison | 3 hr |
| May 8, 11:02 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | HUN | Jackson, Madison | 43 min |
| May 8, 11:25 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | HUN | DeKalb | 20 min |
| May 8, 11:35 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | HUN | DeKalb, Jackson | 40 min |
| May 9, 12:08 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | HUN | DeKalb | 32 min |
| May 9, 12:20 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | HUN | DeKalb, Jackson | 3 hr |
| May 9, 3:41 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | HUN | Madison | 49 min |
| May 9, 3:48 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | HUN | Limestone | 42 min |
| May 9, 3:51 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | HUN | DeKalb | 39 min |
| May 9, 4:14 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | HUN | Jackson, Madison | 46 min |
| May 9, 4:31 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | HUN | Madison | 44 min |
| May 9, 4:41 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | HUN | Jackson | 49 min |
| May 9, 5:19 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | HUN | DeKalb, Jackson | 26 min |
| May 9, 5:32 AM CDT | Areal Flood Warning | HUN | Madison | 9 hr |
| May 9, 6:06 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | HUN | Madison | 6 hr |
| May 9, 6:34 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | HUN | Colbert, Lawrence | 41 min |
| May 9, 6:49 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | HUN | Colbert, Franklin, Lawrence | 41 min |
| May 9, 7:00 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | HUN | Colbert, Lauderdale | 3 hr |
| May 9, 7:15 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | HUN | Madison | 22 hr |
| May 9, 7:19 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | HUN | Jackson, Madison, Marshall | 54 hr |
| May 9, 7:33 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | HUN | Cullman, Jackson, Madison, Morgan | 42 min |
| May 9, 7:37 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | HUN | Jackson | 23 min |
| May 9, 7:49 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | HUN | Cullman | 41 min |
| May 9, 8:04 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | HUN | Cullman, DeKalb, Jackson, Marshall, Morgan | 26 min |
| May 9, 8:08 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | HUN | DeKalb, Jackson | 27 min |
| May 9, 8:28 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | HUN | DeKalb, Marshall | 20 min |
| May 9, 8:34 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | HUN | DeKalb, Jackson | 116 min |
| May 9, 8:53 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | HUN | Cullman, DeKalb, Jackson, Limestone, Madison, Marshall and 1 more | 3 hr |
| May 9, 3:02 PM CDT | Areal Flood Warning | HUN | Madison | 10 hr |
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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.