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Tornado Warning 44, NWS Birmingham, AL
NWS Birmingham, AL issued this tornado warning at May 20, 2025, 9:43 PM CDT for Cherokee County, Etowah County, Alabama. It was in force for 50 min. 6 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 20, 2025, 9:43 PM CDT (02:43 UTC)
- Expired
- May 20, 2025, 10:33 PM CDT
- In force
- 50 min
- Issued by
- NWS Birmingham, AL
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 1.25 in
Counties Cherokee County, AL, Etowah County, AL
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 20, 9:54 PM CDT | TSTM WND DMG | 4 Ssw Blanche, AL | 2 trees down blocking the roadway near the intersection of CR 75 and CR 58. |
| May 20, 9:56 PM CDT | TSTM WND DMG | 5 Ne Yellow Creek Falls, AL | Large tree down near intersection of AL Highway 273 near CR 275. |
| May 20, 10:00 PM CDT | TSTM WND DMG | 3 Ne Sand Rock, AL | Trees and power lines downed along CR 43, CR 53, and CR 361. |
| May 20, 10:04 PM CDT | TSTM WND DMG | 4 Wnw Cornwall Furnace, AL | Trees and power lines down on CR 137 and CR 75. |
| May 20, 10:06 PM CDT | TSTM WND DMG | 3 Nw Cornwall Furnace P, AL | Trees down across County Road 41 blocking both lanes. |
| May 20, 10:10 PM CDT | TSTM WND DMG | 3 Nw Gaylesville, AL | Trees and power lines down along CR 114 and CR 41. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
Did it verify
Not verified. The Iowa Environmental Mesonet's Cow found no qualifying storm report inside this tornado warning while it was in force. That is not proof nothing happened: reports are thin where few people live.
Cow counts a report within 15 km of the polygon while the warning was in force: a tornado for a tornado warning; hail of 1 inch or more, a gust of 58 mph or more or wind damage for a severe thunderstorm warning; a flash flood report for a flash flood warning.
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 20, 6:46 PM CDT | Tornado Watch | SPC | 7 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Peachtre/Fal Fld, GA (KFFC), launched 00:00Z, 2.7 hours before the alert went out and 149 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
- 735 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -2 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1407 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 42 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 82 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 124 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.3
- Supercell composite
- 5.0
The text
As transmitted.
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WFUS54 KBMX 210243
TORBMX
ALC019-055-210345-
/O.NEW.KBMX.TO.W.0044.250521T0243Z-250521T0345Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
Issued by National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
943 PM CDT Tue May 20 2025
The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
North central Etowah County in northeastern Alabama...
Central Cherokee County in northeastern Alabama...
* Until 1045 PM CDT.
* At 943 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Tabor Road, or 13 miles east of Boaz, moving east
at 30 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...
Centre, Cedar Bluff, Centre Municipal Airport, Leesburg, Sand Rock,
Gaylesville, Tabor Road, Cherokee Rock Village, Cornwall Furnace
Park, Western Weiss Lake, Eastern Weiss Lake, Weiss Dam, Fullerton,
Yellow Creek Falls, Keener, Chesnut Bay Resort, Broomtown, Black
Creek, Howells Crossroads, and Waterhouse.
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 3416 8544 3415 8597 3420 8597 3420 8584
3424 8584 3424 8581 3426 8581 3426 8577
3433 8569 3437 8548
TIME...MOT...LOC 0243Z 270DEG 28KT 3423 8593
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.25 IN
$$4 follow-up statements
386
WWUS54 KBMX 210300
SVSBMX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
Issued by National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
1000 PM CDT Tue May 20 2025
ALC055-210309-
/O.CAN.KBMX.TO.W.0044.000000T0000Z-250521T0345Z/
Etowah AL-
1000 PM CDT Tue May 20 2025
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTH CENTRAL ETOWAH COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 100 AM CDT for northeastern
Alabama.
&&
LAT...LON 3415 8580 3424 8581 3426 8581 3426 8577
3433 8569 3437 8548 3416 8544
TIME...MOT...LOC 0259Z 273DEG 37KT 3422 8568
$$
ALC019-210345-
/O.CON.KBMX.TO.W.0044.000000T0000Z-250521T0345Z/
Cherokee AL-
1000 PM CDT Tue May 20 2025
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1045 PM CDT FOR CENTRAL
CHEROKEE COUNTY...
At 959 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Western Weiss Lake, or near Centre, moving east at
45 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and golf 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...
Centre, Cedar Bluff, Centre Municipal Airport, Leesburg, Sand Rock,
Gaylesville, Cornwall Furnace Park, Western Weiss Lake, Eastern Weiss
Lake, Weiss Dam, Fullerton, Yellow Creek Falls, Chesnut Bay Resort,
Broomtown, Howells Crossroads, and Waterhouse.
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 3415 8580 3424 8581 3426 8581 3426 8577
3433 8569 3437 8548 3416 8544
TIME...MOT...LOC 0259Z 273DEG 37KT 3422 8568
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN
$$829
WWUS54 KBMX 210309
SVSBMX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
Issued by National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
1009 PM CDT Tue May 20 2025
ALC019-210345-
/O.CON.KBMX.TO.W.0044.000000T0000Z-250521T0345Z/
Cherokee AL-
1009 PM CDT Tue May 20 2025
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1045 PM CDT FOR CENTRAL
CHEROKEE COUNTY...
At 1009 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Cedar Bluff, moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and golf ball size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Centre, Cedar Bluff, Centre Municipal Airport, Gaylesville, Cornwall
Furnace Park, Eastern Weiss Lake, Western Weiss Lake, Fullerton,
Howells Crossroads, and Waterhouse.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3416 8568 3423 8569 3429 8570 3431 8570
3437 8548 3416 8544
TIME...MOT...LOC 0309Z 270DEG 28KT 3422 8561
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN
$$009
WWUS54 KBMX 210326
SVSBMX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
Issued by National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
1026 PM CDT Tue May 20 2025
ALC019-210345-
/O.CON.KBMX.TO.W.0044.000000T0000Z-250521T0345Z/
Cherokee AL-
1026 PM CDT Tue May 20 2025
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1045 PM CDT FOR EAST
CENTRAL CHEROKEE COUNTY...
At 1025 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Eastern Weiss Lake, or 7 miles east of Cedar Bluff,
moving east at 30 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...
Cedar Bluff, Gaylesville, Eastern Weiss Lake, Waterhouse, Fullerton,
and Howells 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.
&&
LAT...LON 3416 8557 3424 8557 3428 8556 3431 8547
3416 8544
TIME...MOT...LOC 0325Z 270DEG 28KT 3422 8545
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$769
WWUS54 KBMX 210333
SVSBMX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
Issued by National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
1033 PM CDT Tue May 20 2025
ALC019-210343-
/O.CAN.KBMX.TO.W.0044.000000T0000Z-250521T0345Z/
Cherokee AL-
1033 PM CDT Tue May 20 2025
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL CHEROKEE COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and has exited the warned area. Therefore, the warning has
been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 100 AM CDT for northeastern
Alabama.
&&
LAT...LON 3416 8557 3424 8557 3428 8556 3431 8547
3416 8544
TIME...MOT...LOC 0330Z 270DEG 28KT 3422 8539
$$What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this tornado warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Birmingham, AL wrote its last area forecast discussion before this tornado warning went out at May 20, 6:31 PM CDT, 3 hours 12 minutes earlier. Its key messages:
- Updated at 630 PM CDT TUE MAY 20 2025
- There is a risk (Level 3 out of 5) of severe storms this evening for the northern half of Central Alabama. There is a risk (Level 1 to 2 out of 5) of severe storms this evening for most of the remainder of Central Alabama except for the far southeastern counties. Damaging winds, large hail, and tornadoes, some strong, are all possible.
Area forecast discussion, May 20, 6:31 PM CDT, 3 hours 12 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Birmingham AL Issued by National Weather Service Peachtree City GA 631 PM CDT Tue May 20 2025 ...New AVIATION... .KEY MESSAGES... Updated at 630 PM CDT TUE MAY 20 2025 - There is a risk (Level 3 out of 5) of severe storms this evening for the northern half of Central Alabama. There is a risk (Level 1 to 2 out of 5) of severe storms this evening for most of the remainder of Central Alabama except for the far southeastern counties. Damaging winds, large hail, and tornadoes, some strong, are all possible. && .SHORT TERM... (This evening through Wednesday) Issued at 1106 AM CDT TUE MAY 20 2025 Warm and moist southwest flow continues across Central Alabama today as it has for a few days now. Temperatures have risen into the 80s and this warm, moisture advection will continue to be amplified as deep troughing over the Central Plains begins to take a negative orientation with the axis extending southeast into the Tennessee Valley. A large zone of severe weather potential is expected today across the Ohio and Tennessee Valley and into the Midsouth region where there will be more than ample overlap of large instability and strong dynamics. The severe risk will extend into Central Alabama late this afternoon into the overnight hours as a cold front advances across the Lower MS River Valley. Thunderstorms may initially develop into discrete or multi- cellular clusters over northern MS, moving into northwestern parts of the forecast area as early as 5 PM and reaching the Birmingham metro around 7 PM, then potentially evolving into a more linear orientation to the south of the I-20 corridor. As such, discrete cells would initially favor a higher risk of tornadoes, with strong tornadoes possible early in the event generally along and north of I-20 where curved forecast hodographs and MLCAPE ~2500 J/kg indicate conditions more than ideal for supercellular development. With the activity expected to become linear with time and southern extent amidst 50-60 kts of eff. bulk shear, damaging straight-line winds could become the primary threat overnight. Embedded tornadoes will still be possible, but less of a threat as the line moves towards the southern portions of the area. The stronger, more robust updrafts will also be capable of producing large hail up to golf ball size, especially if we see any left- movers. Most of the latest model solutions depict the storms either weakening and dissipating or moving east of the area shortly before sunrise tomorrow morning as the cold front passes through. Northwest flow will develop behind the front tomorrow which will finally bring a drier, and a touch cooler, airmass back to the region. 86/Martin && .LONG TERM... (Wednesday night through next Monday) Issued at 1245 PM CDT TUE MAY 20 2025 Very little change with this long term forecast update. We remain dry and slightly cooler in the wake of a cold front. Our "coolest" day looks to be Friday with highs in the 70s and lows in the 50s for those across our northern counties. Our unsettled pattern returns over the weekend as a series of upper level waves move through the region. This will bring low to moderate chances for showers and storms through the holiday weekend and into next week. 95/Castillo && .AVIATION... (00Z TAFS) Issued at 630 PM CDT TUE MAY 20 2025 VFR right now across the area. A front will be approaching the area, with isolated cells ahead of the line of showers and storms. For this set of TAFs went with the best timing for the line of showers and storms at each location with tempo wording. Once the front clears then conditions improve 2 to 4 hours later. Winds will increase after sunrise with gusty conditions Wednesday afternoon. 16 && .FIRE WEATHER... Moisture will continue to increase across the region this afternoon. This will keep Min RH values near or above 50 percent today. 20 ft winds will be from the south or southwest around 10 mph during the afternoon. Increasing thunderstorms chances begin this afternoon/evening across the area as a cold front moves through. Dry conditions return Wednesday through Friday with min RH values dropping to the 30 to 45 percent range each afternoon. Rain chances return as we head through the weekend. && .PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS... Gadsden 65 82 57 82 / 80 0 0 10 Anniston 66 83 59 84 / 80 0 0 0 Birmingham 67 83 61 84 / 80 0 0 0 Tuscaloosa 66 86 60 87 / 80 0 0 0 Calera 67 84 61 86 / 80 0 0 0 Auburn 70 85 62 87 / 60 0 0 0 Montgomery 70 87 61 89 / 60 0 0 0 Troy 70 87 61 89 / 50 10 0 0 && .BMX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... None. && SHORT TERM...86 LONG TERM....95 AVIATION...16
Hazardous weather outlook, May 20, 1:04 PM CDT, 8 hours 39 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Birmingham AL Issued by National Weather Service Peachtree City GA 104 PM CDT Tue May 20 2025 ALZ011>015-017>050-212115- Marion-Lamar-Fayette-Winston-Walker-Blount-Etowah-Calhoun-Cherokee- Cleburne-Pickens-Tuscaloosa-Jefferson-Shelby-St. Clair-Talladega- Clay-Randolph-Sumter-Greene-Hale-Perry-Bibb-Chilton-Coosa-Tallapoosa- Chambers-Marengo-Dallas-Autauga-Lowndes-Elmore-Montgomery-Macon- Bullock-Lee-Russell-Pike-Barbour- 104 PM CDT Tue May 20 2025 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the counties served by the National Weather Service office in Birmingham. .DAY ONE...Outlook through Tonight. There is a risk (Level 3 out of 5) of severe storms this evening for the northern half of Central Alabama. There is a risk (Level 1 to 2 out of 5) of severe storms Tuesday evening for most of the remainder of Central Alabama except for the far southeastern counties. Damaging winds, large hail, and tornadoes, some strong, are all possible. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Activation of storm spotters and emergency management may be needed from early this evening through early Wednesday morning.
In the hours before
Special weather statement, May 20, 7:37 PM CDT, 2 hours 6 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
Issued by National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
737 PM CDT Tue May 20 2025
ALZ014-210115-
Winston AL-
737 PM CDT Tue May 20 2025
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northwestern Winston
County through 815 PM CDT
...
At 737 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Needmore, or over Haleyville, moving east at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Haleyville, Brushy Lake, Needmore, Moreland, Ashridge, Posey Field
Airport, Sipsey River Rec Area, Grayson, and Pebble.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 100 AM CDT for northwestern
Alabama.
&&
LAT...LON 3430 8724 3426 8722 3419 8763 3431 8763
TIME...MOT...LOC 0037Z 257DEG 41KT 3427 8763
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
32/JDavisSpecial weather statement, May 20, 7:39 PM CDT, 2 hours 4 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
Issued by National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
739 PM CDT Tue May 20 2025
ALZ011-210115-
Marion AL-
739 PM CDT Tue May 20 2025
...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of northwestern Marion
County through 815 PM CDT
...
At 739 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 6 miles south of Red Bay to near Tremont.
Movement was east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Hamilton, Weston, Pigeye, Shottsville, and Bexar.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 100 AM CDT for northwestern
Alabama.
&&
LAT...LON 3431 8785 3412 8795 3413 8820 3432 8817
TIME...MOT...LOC 0039Z 266DEG 34KT 3435 8815 3419 8826
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
32/JDavisSpecial weather statement, May 20, 8:17 PM CDT, 1 hour 26 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
Issued by National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
817 PM CDT Tue May 20 2025
ALZ012-210145-
Lamar AL-
817 PM CDT Tue May 20 2025
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of central Lamar County
through 845 PM CDT
...
At 817 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Vernon, moving east at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Vernon, Blooming Grove, Crossville, Cody, Hightogy, and Star.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 100 AM CDT for west central
Alabama.
&&
LAT...LON 3382 8819 3386 8795 3365 8795 3363 8821
TIME...MOT...LOC 0117Z 252DEG 40KT 3378 8808
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
32/JDavisSpecial weather statement, May 20, 8:49 PM CDT, 54 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
Issued by National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
849 PM CDT Tue May 20 2025
ALZ014-210230-
Winston AL-
849 PM CDT Tue May 20 2025
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of central Winston
County through 930 PM CDT
...
At 849 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Winston Free State Barn, or 7 miles north of Lynn, moving east at 40
mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Haleyville, Arley, Double Springs, Addison, Houston Recreational
Area, Nesmith, Helicon, Inmanfield, Ashridge, Sardis, Corinth Rec
Area, Moreland, Winston Free State Barn, Smith Lake, Houston, Natural
Bridge, Mill Branch, Hullett Branch, Clear Creek, and Winston County
Airport.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 100 AM CDT for northwestern
Alabama.
&&
LAT...LON 3408 8711 3408 8760 3424 8760 3430 8711
TIME...MOT...LOC 0149Z 274DEG 33KT 3415 8751
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPHSpecial weather statement, May 20, 8:57 PM CDT, 46 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
Issued by National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
857 PM CDT Tue May 20 2025
ALZ013-015-210230-
Walker AL-Fayette AL-
857 PM CDT Tue May 20 2025
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northwestern Walker
and northeastern Fayette Counties through 930 PM CDT
...
At 857 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Carbon Hill, moving east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Jasper, Carbon Hill, Parrish, Cedrum Area, Holly Grove, Manchester,
Gamble, Townley, and Walker County Airport.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 100 AM CDT for central and
west central Alabama.
&&
LAT...LON 3374 8765 3389 8765 3391 8722 3374 8723
TIME...MOT...LOC 0157Z 267DEG 36KT 3381 8757
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
32/JDavisSpecial weather statement, May 20, 9:43 PM CDT, 0 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
Issued by National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
943 PM CDT Tue May 20 2025
ALZ017-024-210330-
Jefferson AL-Blount AL-
943 PM CDT Tue May 20 2025
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southwestern Blount
and northeastern Jefferson Counties through 1030 PM CDT
...
At 942 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Sumiton, moving east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Trussville, Gardendale, Sumiton, Dallas, Center Point, Clay, Pinson,
Warrior, Kimberly, Morris, Trafford, County Line, Chalkville,
Arkadelphia, Grayson Valley, Sayre, Palmerdale, Village Springs,
Remlap, and Partridge Crossroads.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 100 AM CDT for central
Alabama.
&&
LAT...LON 3385 8657 3365 8659 3370 8704 3373 8704
3373 8703 3377 8702 3377 8701 3379 8700
3379 8697 3380 8697 3380 8695 3384 8695
3385 8696 3387 8696 3386 8695 3387 8695
TIME...MOT...LOC 0242Z 274DEG 34KT 3377 8704
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
32/JDavisThe office that day
Everything else NWS Birmingham, AL issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 20, 7:11 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | BMX | Marion | 34 min |
| May 20, 7:37 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | BMX | Winston | 38 min |
| May 20, 7:39 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | BMX | Marion | 36 min |
| May 20, 8:11 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Lamar, Marion | 34 min |
| May 20, 8:17 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | BMX | Lamar | 28 min |
| May 20, 8:49 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | BMX | Winston | 41 min |
| May 20, 8:57 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | BMX | Walker | 33 min |
| May 20, 9:00 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Cherokee | 45 min |
| May 20, 9:14 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | BMX | Cherokee | 37 min |
| May 20, 9:17 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Walker | 43 min |
| May 20, 9:39 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Cherokee | 66 min |
| May 20, 9:43 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | BMX | Jefferson | 47 min |
| May 20, 9:44 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | BMX | Blount | 31 min |
| May 20, 9:54 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | BMX | St. Clair | 36 min |
| May 20, 10:23 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | BMX | Calhoun | 52 min |
| May 20, 10:35 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | BMX | Cherokee | 55 min |
| May 20, 10:55 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | BMX | Tuscaloosa | 50 min |
| May 20, 10:56 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | BMX | St. Clair | 34 min |
| May 20, 11:01 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | BMX | St. Clair | 24 min |
| May 20, 11:21 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | BMX | Calhoun | 54 min |
| May 20, 11:28 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | BMX | Cleburne | 32 min |
| May 20, 11:46 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | BMX | Bibb | 29 min |
| May 20, 11:53 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Cleburne | 52 min |
| May 20, 11:58 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | BMX | Bibb, Shelby | 32 min |
| May 21, 12:24 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | BMX | Clay | 51 min |
| May 21, 12:30 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | BMX | Shelby, Talladega | 60 min |
| May 21, 12:48 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Calhoun, Cleburne, Talladega | 29 min |
| May 21, 12:51 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | BMX | Clay | 24 min |
| May 21, 1:05 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | BMX | Coosa | 25 min |
| May 21, 1:16 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | BMX | Randolph | 44 min |
| May 21, 1:19 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | BMX | Cleburne | 41 min |
| May 21, 2:20 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | BMX | Coosa, Tallapoosa | 40 min |
| May 21, 3:57 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | BMX | Bullock, Macon | 33 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.