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Tornado Warning 5, NWS Birmingham, AL

March 12, 2026Russell County, Alabama

NWS Birmingham, AL issued this tornado warning at Mar 12, 2026, 3:46 AM CDT for Russell County, Alabama. It was in force for 28 min. 3 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 12, 2026, 3:46 AM CDT (08:46 UTC)
Expired: Mar 12, 2026, 4:14 AM CDT
In force: 28 min
Issued by: NWS Birmingham, AL
Area: Storm-based polygon
Tornado: Radar indicated
Hail: 0.75 in

County Russell County, AL

The radar

The Maxwell AFB radar (KMXX), 79 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:50 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 12, 3:46 AM CDT	TSTM WND DMG	1 Ene Hatchechubbe, AL	Trees down on Highway 26 at Tammy Place.
Mar 12, 3:46 AM CDT	TORNADO	1 Ne Hatchechubbe, AL	Start Point. Damage was surveyed on county rd 26 on the eastern side of Hatchechubbee and determined to be consistent with a brief, EF0 tornado. The tornado tracked nearly parallel to county rd 26 where several softwood and hardwood trees were uprooted along v
Mar 12, 4:05 AM CDT	TSTM WND DMG	2 Wnw Fort Mitchell, AL	Tree down on Nuckols Rd.

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 11, 11:31 PM CDT	Tornado Watch	SPC	8 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Peachtre/Fal Fld, GA (KFFC), launched 00:00Z, 8.8 hours before the alert went out and 127 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.

Skew-T log-p

Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.

Hodograph

The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.

Mixed-layer CAPE: 5 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN: -9 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL: 1623 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear: 52 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity: 70 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity: 138 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter: 0.0
Supercell composite: 0.3

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The text

As transmitted.

108 
WFUS54 KBMX 120846
TORBMX
ALC113-120930-
/O.NEW.KBMX.TO.W.0005.260312T0846Z-260312T0930Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
346 AM CDT Thu Mar 12 2026

The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Central Russell County in southeastern Alabama...

* Until 430 AM CDT.

* At 345 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located near Seale, or 9 miles east of Hurtsboro, moving east
  at 60 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...
  Russell County Sports Complex, Seale, Rutherford, Hatchechubbe,
  Uchee Creek, Fort Mitchell, Fort Mitchell Activity Center, and
  Parkmanville.

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 3225 8492 3224 8491 3222 8493 3222 8497
      3221 8498 3220 8498 3218 8533 3236 8536
      3244 8498 3242 8496 3241 8498 3239 8497
      3238 8499 3238 8497 3237 8499 3233 8501
      3230 8494 3226 8489
TIME...MOT...LOC 0845Z 260DEG 52KT 3229 8526 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

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3 follow-up statements

150 
WWUS54 KBMX 120852
SVSBMX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
352 AM CDT Thu Mar 12 2026

ALC113-120930-
/O.CON.KBMX.TO.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260312T0930Z/
Russell AL-
352 AM CDT Thu Mar 12 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 430 AM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN RUSSELL COUNTY...

At 352 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Russell County Sports Complex, or 12 miles southwest
of Phenix City, moving east at 60 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...
Seale, Russell County Sports Complex, Uchee Creek, Fort Mitchell, and
Fort Mitchell Activity Center.

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 3225 8492 3224 8491 3222 8493 3222 8497
      3221 8498 3220 8498 3222 8523 3235 8525
      3244 8498 3242 8496 3241 8498 3239 8497
      3238 8499 3238 8497 3237 8499 3233 8501
      3230 8494 3226 8489
TIME...MOT...LOC 0852Z 260DEG 52KT 3231 8513 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

44

286 
WWUS54 KBMX 120903 RRA
SVSBMX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
403 AM CDT Thu Mar 12 2026

ALC113-120930-
/O.CON.KBMX.TO.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260312T0930Z/
Russell AL-
403 AM CDT Thu Mar 12 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 430 AM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN RUSSELL COUNTY...

At 403 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Fort Moore/Lawson Army Air Fld, or 9 miles south of
Columbus, moving east at 60 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...
Russell County Sports Complex, Uchee Creek, Fort Mitchell, and Fort
Mitchell Activity Center.

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 3225 8492 3224 8491 3222 8493 3222 8497
      3221 8498 3220 8498 3221 8514 3238 8516
      3244 8498 3242 8496 3241 8498 3239 8497
      3238 8499 3238 8497 3237 8499 3233 8501
      3230 8494 3226 8489
TIME...MOT...LOC 0903Z 260DEG 52KT 3234 8494 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

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466 
WWUS54 KBMX 120914
SVSBMX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
414 AM CDT Thu Mar 12 2026

ALC113-120924-
/O.CAN.KBMX.TO.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260312T0930Z/
Russell AL-
414 AM CDT Thu Mar 12 2026

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN RUSSELL 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 700 AM CDT for southeastern
Alabama.

Remember, a Severe Thunderstorm Warning still remains in effect for
eastern Russell County.

&&

LAT...LON 3225 8492 3224 8491 3222 8493 3222 8497
      3221 8498 3220 8498 3221 8514 3238 8516
      3244 8498 3242 8496 3241 8498 3239 8497
      3238 8499 3238 8497 3237 8499 3233 8501
      3230 8494 3226 8489
TIME...MOT...LOC 0912Z 260DEG 52KT 3237 8475 

$$

12/Robinson

The office that day

Everything else NWS Birmingham, AL issued on the same UTC day.

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Mar 11, 8:12 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	BMX	Jefferson	48 min
Mar 11, 10:16 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	BMX	Marengo	44 min
Mar 11, 10:40 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	BMX	Perry	50 min
Mar 11, 10:48 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	BMX	Marengo	57 min
Mar 11, 11:18 PM CDT	Areal Flood Advisory	BMX	Tuscaloosa	117 min
Mar 11, 11:24 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	BMX	Autauga, Dallas	51 min
Mar 11, 11:36 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	BMX	Autauga, Chilton, Dallas, Perry	42 min
Mar 11, 11:44 PM CDT	Areal Flood Advisory	BMX	Jefferson	2 hr
Mar 11, 11:47 PM CDT	Wind Advisory	BMX	Autauga, Barbour, Bibb, Blount, Bullock, Calhoun and 33 more	19 hr
Mar 11, 11:53 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	BMX	Dallas	37 min
Mar 12, 12:16 AM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	BMX	Autauga, Chilton, Coosa, Elmore	44 min
Mar 12, 12:33 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	BMX	Lowndes	42 min
Mar 12, 12:52 AM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	BMX	Clay, Coosa, Tallapoosa	38 min
Mar 12, 1:10 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	BMX	Autauga, Elmore, Lowndes, Montgomery	50 min
Mar 12, 1:25 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	BMX	Randolph, Tallapoosa	50 min
Mar 12, 1:56 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	BMX	Elmore, Macon, Montgomery	49 min
Mar 12, 2:10 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	BMX	Chambers	35 min
Mar 12, 2:29 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	BMX	Bullock, Pike	46 min
Mar 12, 2:45 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	BMX	Bullock, Lee, Macon	45 min
Mar 12, 2:57 AM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	BMX	Barbour, Bullock, Pike	48 min
Mar 12, 3:03 AM CDT	Tornado Warning	BMX	Barbour, Pike	27 min
Mar 12, 3:23 AM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	BMX	Barbour, Bullock, Lee, Macon, Russell	67 min
Mar 12, 3:38 AM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	BMX	Barbour	40 min
Mar 12, 3:40 AM CDT	Tornado Warning	BMX	Barbour	15 min
Mar 12, 8:29 AM CDT	River Flood Warning	BMX	Greene, Hale, Marengo	3 days
Mar 12, 10:59 AM CDT	Frost Advisory	BMX	Autauga, Bibb, Blount, Calhoun, Chambers, Cherokee and 25 more	23 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.