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Tornado Warning 39, NWS Tallahassee, FL
NWS Tallahassee, FL issued this tornado warning at Mar 9, 2024, 1:38 AM CST for Dale County, Henry County, Alabama. It was in force for 31 min. 1 report 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 9, 2024, 1:38 AM CST (07:38 UTC)
- Expired
- Mar 9, 2024, 2:09 AM CST
- In force
- 31 min
- Issued by
- NWS Tallahassee, FL
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 0.75 in
Counties Dale County, AL, Henry County, AL
The radar
The Ft Rucker radar (KEOX), 2 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 07:37 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 9, 1:48 AM CST | TORNADO | 1 Ese Ward Bridge, AL | Trees down on County Road 339 with TDS signature on radar. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Tallahassee Rgnl, FL (KTLH), launched 00:00Z, 7.6 hours before the alert went out and 163 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
- 1 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 937 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 59 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 146 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 313 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
993
WFUS52 KTAE 090738
TORTAE
ALC045-067-090830-
/O.NEW.KTAE.TO.W.0039.240309T0738Z-240309T0830Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
138 AM CST Sat Mar 9 2024
The National Weather Service in Tallahassee has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northeastern Dale County in southeastern Alabama...
Southwestern Henry County in southeastern Alabama...
* Until 230 AM CST.
* At 138 AM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Ozark, 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.
* This dangerous storm will be near...
Abbeville around 200 AM CST.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Bells
Crossroads, Newville, Skipperville, Echo, Tumbleton, Dill, Kirkland
Crossroads, Capps, Mabson, and Snells Crossroads.
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.
To report severe weather contact your nearest law enforcement agency.
They will send your report to the National Weather Service office in
Tallahassee.
&&
LAT...LON 3140 8565 3155 8566 3162 8519 3139 8520
TIME...MOT...LOC 0738Z 261DEG 38KT 3147 8559
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
42-DVD5 follow-up statements
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WWUS52 KTAE 090743
SVSTAE
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
143 AM CST Sat Mar 9 2024
ALC045-067-090830-
/O.CON.KTAE.TO.W.0039.000000T0000Z-240309T0830Z/
Dale AL-Henry AL-
143 AM CST Sat Mar 9 2024
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 230 AM CST FOR
NORTHEASTERN DALE AND SOUTHWESTERN HENRY COUNTIES...
At 143 AM CST, a confirmed tornado was located 7 miles northeast of
Ozark, moving east at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This tornado will be near...
Abbeville around 200 AM CST.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Bells
Crossroads, Newville, Skipperville, Echo, Tumbleton, Capps, Mabson,
Snells Crossroads, Ewell, and Barefield Crossroads.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a
basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
If a tornado or other severe weather is spotted, report it to the
National Weather Service or your local nearest law enforcement agency
who will send your report. This act may save lives of others in the
path of dangerous weather.
&&
LAT...LON 3142 8560 3155 8561 3162 8519 3139 8520
TIME...MOT...LOC 0743Z 261DEG 38KT 3148 8553
TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
42-DVD278
WWUS52 KTAE 090751
SVSTAE
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
151 AM CST Sat Mar 9 2024
ALC045-067-090830-
/O.CON.KTAE.TO.W.0039.000000T0000Z-240309T0830Z/
Dale AL-Henry AL-
151 AM CST Sat Mar 9 2024
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 230 AM CST FOR
NORTHEASTERN DALE AND WEST CENTRAL HENRY COUNTIES...
At 151 AM CST, a confirmed tornado was located 11 miles south of Blue
Springs, or 12 miles northwest of Headland, 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.
This tornado will be near...
Abbeville around 200 AM CST.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Barefield Crossroads, Murphy Station, Graball, Bells Crossroads,
Echo, Dancey, Capps, Bertha, Abbeville Municipal A/P, and Snells
Crossroads.
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.
If a tornado or other severe weather is spotted, report it to the
National Weather Service or your local nearest law enforcement agency
who will send your report. This act may save lives of others in the
path of dangerous weather.
&&
LAT...LON 3145 8548 3156 8549 3162 8519 3144 8520
TIME...MOT...LOC 0751Z 255DEG 32KT 3150 8545
TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
42-DVD247
WWUS52 KTAE 090757
SVSTAE
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
157 AM CST Sat Mar 9 2024
ALC045-090806-
/O.CAN.KTAE.TO.W.0039.000000T0000Z-240309T0830Z/
Dale AL-
157 AM CST Sat Mar 9 2024
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN DALE COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
&&
LAT...LON 3144 8520 3145 8542 3157 8542 3162 8519
TIME...MOT...LOC 0756Z 261DEG 38KT 3151 8538
$$
ALC067-090830-
/O.CON.KTAE.TO.W.0039.000000T0000Z-240309T0830Z/
Henry AL-
157 AM CST Sat Mar 9 2024
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 230 AM CST FOR WEST
CENTRAL HENRY COUNTY...
At 156 AM CST, a confirmed tornado was located 8 miles southwest of
Abbeville, moving east at 45 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.
This tornado will be near...
Abbeville around 200 AM CST.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Capps,
Murphy Station, Graball, Abbeville Municipal A/P, and Dancey.
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.
If a tornado or other severe weather is spotted, report it to the
National Weather Service or your local nearest law enforcement agency
who will send your report. This act may save lives of others in the
path of dangerous weather.
&&
LAT...LON 3144 8520 3145 8542 3157 8542 3162 8519
TIME...MOT...LOC 0756Z 261DEG 38KT 3151 8538
TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
42-DVD705
WWUS52 KTAE 090802
SVSTAE
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
202 AM CST Sat Mar 9 2024
ALC067-090830-
/O.CON.KTAE.TO.W.0039.000000T0000Z-240309T0830Z/
Henry AL-
202 AM CST Sat Mar 9 2024
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 230 AM CST FOR WEST
CENTRAL HENRY COUNTY...
At 202 AM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Abbeville, moving east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This dangerous storm will be near...
Abbeville around 205 AM CST.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Capps,
Murphy Station, Graball, and Abbeville Municipal A/P.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
If a tornado or other severe weather is spotted, report it to the
National Weather Service or your local nearest law enforcement agency
who will send your report. This act may save lives of others in the
path of dangerous weather.
&&
LAT...LON 3149 8520 3148 8537 3158 8538 3162 8519
TIME...MOT...LOC 0802Z 258DEG 36KT 3153 8533
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
42-DVD647 WWUS52 KTAE 090809 SVSTAE Severe Weather Statement National Weather Service Tallahassee FL 209 AM CST Sat Mar 9 2024 ALC067-090819- /O.CAN.KTAE.TO.W.0039.000000T0000Z-240309T0830Z/ Henry AL- 209 AM CST Sat Mar 9 2024 ...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR WEST CENTRAL HENRY COUNTY IS CANCELLED... The tornado threat has diminished and the Tornado Warning has been cancelled. However, damaging winds remain likely and a Severe Thunderstorm Warning remains in effect for the area. A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 AM CST for southeastern Alabama. To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service Tallahassee. && LAT...LON 3149 8520 3148 8537 3158 8538 3162 8519 TIME...MOT...LOC 0807Z 261DEG 38KT 3154 8524 $$ 42-DVD
The office that day
Everything else NWS Tallahassee, FL issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 9, 12:27 AM CST | Flash Flood Warning | TAE | Coffee, Dale, Henry | 7 hr |
| Mar 9, 1:14 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | TAE | Coffee, Dale | 31 min |
| Mar 9, 1:17 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TAE | Coffee, Dale | 58 min |
| Mar 9, 1:38 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TAE | Henry | 67 min |
| Mar 9, 2:08 AM CST | Flash Flood Warning | TAE | Coffee, Dale | 5 hr |
| Mar 9, 2:21 AM CST | Tornado Warning | TAE | Henry | 8 min |
| Mar 9, 2:37 AM CST | Flash Flood Warning | TAE | Geneva, Henry, Houston | 5 hr |
| Mar 9, 3:27 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | TAE | Geneva | 48 min |
| Mar 9, 3:28 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | TAE | Dale | 32 min |
| Mar 9, 3:46 AM CST | River Flood Warning | TAE | Coffee, Dale | 11 hr |
| Mar 9, 4:07 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TAE | Geneva | 38 min |
| Mar 9, 4:32 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TAE | Houston | 43 min |
| Mar 9, 4:48 AM CST | Flash Flood Warning | TAE | Houston | 4 hr |
| Mar 9, 5:14 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TAE | Houston | 91 min |
| Mar 9, 7:37 AM CST | River Flood Warning | TAE | Dale | 59 hr |
| Mar 9, 10:33 AM CST | River Flood Warning | TAE | Henry | 51 hr |
| Mar 9, 10:34 AM CST | River Flood Warning | TAE | Houston | 63 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.