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2020 [KBMX] BIRMINGHAM Tornado (TO) Warning (W) Number 2

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Storm Based Warning History

854 
WFUS54 KBMX 111701
TORBMX
ALC107-111800-
/O.NEW.KBMX.TO.W.0002.200111T1701Z-200111T1800Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
1101 AM CST Sat Jan 11 2020

The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Pickens County in west central Alabama...

* Until noon CST.
    
* At 1101 AM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
  tornado was located 7 miles southwest of McMullen, or 7 miles west
  of Aliceville, moving northeast at 50 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...
  Aliceville, Gordo, Reform, Carrollton, Pickensville, Ethelsville,
  McMullen, Garden, Ashcraft Corner, Johnston Lake, Bevill Lock And
  Dam, Gainesville Lake Campground, Dillburg, North Pickens Airport,
  McShan, Shaw, George Downer Airport, Owens, Kirk and Cochrane.

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 3337 8829 3353 8807 3353 8787 3350 8784
      3322 8784 3299 8824 3299 8829 3303 8834
TIME...MOT...LOC 1701Z 225DEG 44KT 3309 8828 

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

$$

87/GRANTHAM
158 
WWUS54 KBMX 111711
SVSBMX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
1111 AM CST Sat Jan 11 2020

ALC107-111800-
/O.CON.KBMX.TO.W.0002.000000T0000Z-200111T1800Z/
Pickens AL-
1111 AM CST Sat Jan 11 2020

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST FOR PICKENS
COUNTY...
    
At 1111 AM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Carrollton, moving northeast at 55 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...
Aliceville, Gordo, Reform, Carrollton, Pickensville, McMullen,
Garden, Ashcraft Corner, Bevill Lock And Dam, Dillburg, North Pickens
Airport, McShan, Shaw, Owens and Lubbub.

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 3310 8814 3316 8832 3331 8830 3353 8807
      3353 8787 3350 8784 3333 8784
TIME...MOT...LOC 1711Z 220DEG 48KT 3324 8816 

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

$$

87/GRANTHAM
137 
WWUS54 KBMX 111716
SVSBMX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
1116 AM CST Sat Jan 11 2020

ALC107-111800-
/O.CON.KBMX.TO.W.0002.000000T0000Z-200111T1800Z/
Pickens AL-
1116 AM CST Sat Jan 11 2020

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST FOR NORTHERN
PICKENS COUNTY...
        
At 1116 AM CST, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located over Carrollton, moving northeast at 65 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Radar 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...
Gordo, Reform, Carrollton, Ashcraft Corner, Owens, Dillburg, North
Pickens Airport, McShan and Lubbub.

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 3317 8809 3330 8830 3331 8830 3353 8806
      3353 8787 3350 8784 3335 8784
TIME...MOT...LOC 1716Z 216DEG 55KT 3330 8811 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...<.75IN

$$

87/GRANTHAM
266 
WWUS54 KBMX 111721
SVSBMX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
1121 AM CST Sat Jan 11 2020

ALC107-111800-
/O.CON.KBMX.TO.W.0002.000000T0000Z-200111T1800Z/
Pickens AL-
1121 AM CST Sat Jan 11 2020

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST FOR NORTHERN
PICKENS COUNTY...
        
At 1121 AM CST, a confirmed tornado was located near Reform, moving
northeast at 50 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...
Gordo, Reform, Carrollton, Ashcraft Corner, Owens, North Pickens
Airport, McShan and Lubbub.

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 3323 8804 3337 8824 3353 8806 3353 8787
      3350 8784 3338 8784
TIME...MOT...LOC 1721Z 221DEG 42KT 3335 8810 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...<.75IN

$$

87/GRANTHAM
737 
WWUS54 KBMX 111729
SVSBMX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
1129 AM CST Sat Jan 11 2020

ALC107-111800-
/O.CON.KBMX.TO.W.0002.000000T0000Z-200111T1800Z/
Pickens AL-
1129 AM CST Sat Jan 11 2020

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST FOR
NORTHEASTERN PICKENS COUNTY...
    
At 1129 AM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Reform, moving northeast 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.

Locations impacted include...
Reform, Ashcraft Corner, Lubbub and North Pickens Airport. 

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 3329 8803 3339 8810 3353 8794 3353 8787
      3350 8784 3338 8784 3331 8797
TIME...MOT...LOC 1729Z 238DEG 36KT 3337 8802 

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

$$

87/GRANTHAM
468 
WWUS54 KBMX 111736
SVSBMX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
1136 AM CST Sat Jan 11 2020

ALC107-111800-
/O.CON.KBMX.TO.W.0002.000000T0000Z-200111T1800Z/
Pickens AL-
1136 AM CST Sat Jan 11 2020

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST FOR
NORTHEASTERN PICKENS COUNTY...
    
At 1136 AM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Ashcraft Corner, or 8 miles northeast of Reform,
moving northeast 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.

Locations impacted include...
Ashcraft Corner and Lubbub. 

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 3338 8789 3346 8799 3351 8797 3353 8794
      3353 8787 3350 8784 3342 8784
TIME...MOT...LOC 1736Z 211DEG 39KT 3346 8790 

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

$$

87/GRANTHAM
426 
WWUS54 KBMX 111743
SVSBMX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
1143 AM CST Sat Jan 11 2020

ALC107-111753-
/O.CAN.KBMX.TO.W.0002.000000T0000Z-200111T1800Z/
Pickens AL-
1143 AM CST Sat Jan 11 2020

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN PICKENS 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 PM CST for west central
Alabama. A Tornado Watch also remains in effect until 400 PM CST for
west central Alabama.

LAT...LON 3338 8789 3346 8799 3351 8797 3353 8794
      3353 8787 3350 8784 3342 8784
TIME...MOT...LOC 1743Z 225DEG 44KT 3353 8782 

$$

87/GRANTHAM
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854 
WFUS54 KBMX 111701
TORBMX
ALC107-111800-
/O.NEW.KBMX.TO.W.0002.200111T1701Z-200111T1800Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
1101 AM CST Sat Jan 11 2020

The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Pickens County in west central Alabama...

* Until noon CST.
    
* At 1101 AM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
  tornado was located 7 miles southwest of McMullen, or 7 miles west
  of Aliceville, moving northeast at 50 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...
  Aliceville, Gordo, Reform, Carrollton, Pickensville, Ethelsville,
  McMullen, Garden, Ashcraft Corner, Johnston Lake, Bevill Lock And
  Dam, Gainesville Lake Campground, Dillburg, North Pickens Airport,
  McShan, Shaw, George Downer Airport, Owens, Kirk and Cochrane.

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 3337 8829 3353 8807 3353 8787 3350 8784
      3322 8784 3299 8824 3299 8829 3303 8834
TIME...MOT...LOC 1701Z 225DEG 44KT 3309 8828 

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

$$

87/GRANTHAM
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158 
WWUS54 KBMX 111711
SVSBMX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
1111 AM CST Sat Jan 11 2020

ALC107-111800-
/O.CON.KBMX.TO.W.0002.000000T0000Z-200111T1800Z/
Pickens AL-
1111 AM CST Sat Jan 11 2020

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST FOR PICKENS
COUNTY...
    
At 1111 AM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Carrollton, moving northeast at 55 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...
Aliceville, Gordo, Reform, Carrollton, Pickensville, McMullen,
Garden, Ashcraft Corner, Bevill Lock And Dam, Dillburg, North Pickens
Airport, McShan, Shaw, Owens and Lubbub.

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 3310 8814 3316 8832 3331 8830 3353 8807
      3353 8787 3350 8784 3333 8784
TIME...MOT...LOC 1711Z 220DEG 48KT 3324 8816 

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

$$

87/GRANTHAM
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137 
WWUS54 KBMX 111716
SVSBMX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
1116 AM CST Sat Jan 11 2020

ALC107-111800-
/O.CON.KBMX.TO.W.0002.000000T0000Z-200111T1800Z/
Pickens AL-
1116 AM CST Sat Jan 11 2020

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST FOR NORTHERN
PICKENS COUNTY...
        
At 1116 AM CST, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located over Carrollton, moving northeast at 65 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Radar 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...
Gordo, Reform, Carrollton, Ashcraft Corner, Owens, Dillburg, North
Pickens Airport, McShan and Lubbub.

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 3317 8809 3330 8830 3331 8830 3353 8806
      3353 8787 3350 8784 3335 8784
TIME...MOT...LOC 1716Z 216DEG 55KT 3330 8811 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...<.75IN

$$

87/GRANTHAM
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266 
WWUS54 KBMX 111721
SVSBMX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
1121 AM CST Sat Jan 11 2020

ALC107-111800-
/O.CON.KBMX.TO.W.0002.000000T0000Z-200111T1800Z/
Pickens AL-
1121 AM CST Sat Jan 11 2020

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST FOR NORTHERN
PICKENS COUNTY...
        
At 1121 AM CST, a confirmed tornado was located near Reform, moving
northeast at 50 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...
Gordo, Reform, Carrollton, Ashcraft Corner, Owens, North Pickens
Airport, McShan and Lubbub.

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 3323 8804 3337 8824 3353 8806 3353 8787
      3350 8784 3338 8784
TIME...MOT...LOC 1721Z 221DEG 42KT 3335 8810 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...<.75IN

$$

87/GRANTHAM
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737 
WWUS54 KBMX 111729
SVSBMX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
1129 AM CST Sat Jan 11 2020

ALC107-111800-
/O.CON.KBMX.TO.W.0002.000000T0000Z-200111T1800Z/
Pickens AL-
1129 AM CST Sat Jan 11 2020

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST FOR
NORTHEASTERN PICKENS COUNTY...
    
At 1129 AM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Reform, moving northeast 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.

Locations impacted include...
Reform, Ashcraft Corner, Lubbub and North Pickens Airport. 

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 3329 8803 3339 8810 3353 8794 3353 8787
      3350 8784 3338 8784 3331 8797
TIME...MOT...LOC 1729Z 238DEG 36KT 3337 8802 

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

$$

87/GRANTHAM
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468 
WWUS54 KBMX 111736
SVSBMX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
1136 AM CST Sat Jan 11 2020

ALC107-111800-
/O.CON.KBMX.TO.W.0002.000000T0000Z-200111T1800Z/
Pickens AL-
1136 AM CST Sat Jan 11 2020

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST FOR
NORTHEASTERN PICKENS COUNTY...
    
At 1136 AM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Ashcraft Corner, or 8 miles northeast of Reform,
moving northeast 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.

Locations impacted include...
Ashcraft Corner and Lubbub. 

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 3338 8789 3346 8799 3351 8797 3353 8794
      3353 8787 3350 8784 3342 8784
TIME...MOT...LOC 1736Z 211DEG 39KT 3346 8790 

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

$$

87/GRANTHAM
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426 
WWUS54 KBMX 111743
SVSBMX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
1143 AM CST Sat Jan 11 2020

ALC107-111753-
/O.CAN.KBMX.TO.W.0002.000000T0000Z-200111T1800Z/
Pickens AL-
1143 AM CST Sat Jan 11 2020

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN PICKENS 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 PM CST for west central
Alabama. A Tornado Watch also remains in effect until 400 PM CST for
west central Alabama.

LAT...LON 3338 8789 3346 8799 3351 8797 3353 8794
      3353 8787 3350 8784 3342 8784
TIME...MOT...LOC 1743Z 225DEG 44KT 3353 8782 

$$

87/GRANTHAM

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