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2022 [KBMX] BIRMINGHAM Tornado (TO) Warning (W) Number 15
Listing of Counties/Parishes/Zones Included in Product
RADAR Composite at Issuance Time
Storm Based Warning History
871
WFUS54 KBMX 172207
TORBMX
ALC057-125-127-172300-
/O.NEW.KBMX.TO.W.0015.220217T2207Z-220217T2300Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
407 PM CST Thu Feb 17 2022
The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Central Walker County in central Alabama...
North central Tuscaloosa County in west central Alabama...
Southeastern Fayette County in west central Alabama...
* Until 500 PM CST.
* At 407 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 7 miles south of Berry, or 13 miles southeast of
Fayette, moving northeast at 65 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...
Jasper, Sumiton, Cordova, Dora, Berry, Parrish, Oakman, Sipsey,
Gorgas Steam Plant, Gorgas, Boley Springs, Rocky Hollow, Burnwell,
Beloit, Quinton, Lynns Park, Whitson, Empire, West Corona and
Powellville.
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 3392 8709 3390 8710 3389 8709 3389 8701
3387 8700 3386 8697 3384 8695 3380 8696
3379 8700 3377 8701 3377 8702 3375 8702
3373 8704 3369 8704 3368 8706 3367 8706
3350 8762 3361 8777
TIME...MOT...LOC 2207Z 243DEG 54KT 3356 8765
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
32/Davis659
WWUS54 KBMX 172217
SVSBMX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
417 PM CST Thu Feb 17 2022
ALC057-125-127-172300-
/O.CON.KBMX.TO.W.0015.000000T0000Z-220217T2300Z/
Walker AL-Tuscaloosa AL-Fayette AL-
417 PM CST Thu Feb 17 2022
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 500 PM CST FOR CENTRAL
WALKER...NORTH CENTRAL TUSCALOOSA AND SOUTHEASTERN FAYETTE
COUNTIES...
At 416 PM CST, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located over Boley Springs, or 19 miles east of Fayette, moving
northeast at 55 mph.
This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may
be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes
will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes,
businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction
is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Jasper, Sumiton, Cordova, Dora, Berry, Parrish, Oakman, Sipsey,
Gorgas Steam Plant, Gorgas, Boley Springs, Rocky Hollow, Burnwell,
Beloit, Quinton, Lynns Park, Whitson, Empire, West Corona and
Powellville.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW! Move
to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3392 8709 3390 8710 3389 8709 3389 8701
3387 8700 3386 8697 3384 8695 3380 8696
3379 8700 3377 8701 3377 8702 3375 8702
3373 8704 3369 8704 3368 8706 3367 8706
3350 8762 3369 8759
TIME...MOT...LOC 2216Z 240DEG 47KT 3361 8751
TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
32/Davis756
WWUS54 KBMX 172226
SVSBMX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
426 PM CST Thu Feb 17 2022
ALC057-125-172236-
/O.CAN.KBMX.TO.W.0015.000000T0000Z-220217T2300Z/
Tuscaloosa AL-Fayette AL-
426 PM CST Thu Feb 17 2022
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTH CENTRAL TUSCALOOSA AND SOUTHEASTERN
FAYETTE COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
However, an additional tornado warning REMAINS IN EFFECT for
northeastern Tuscaloosa County.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CST for central and
west central Alabama. A Tornado Watch also remains in effect until
900 PM CST for central Alabama.
LAT...LON 3392 8709 3390 8710 3389 8709 3389 8701
3387 8700 3386 8697 3384 8695 3380 8696
3377 8702 3369 8704 3368 8706 3367 8706
3359 8734 3359 8737 3360 8737 3360 8742
3369 8742 3369 8744 3371 8744
TIME...MOT...LOC 2226Z 241DEG 49KT 3367 8740
$$
ALC127-172300-
/O.CON.KBMX.TO.W.0015.000000T0000Z-220217T2300Z/
Walker AL-
426 PM CST Thu Feb 17 2022
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 500 PM CST FOR CENTRAL
WALKER COUNTY...
At 426 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Oakman, or 13 miles southwest of Cordova, moving
northeast at 55 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Jasper, Sumiton, Cordova, Dora, Parrish, Oakman, Sipsey, Gorgas Steam
Plant, Rocky Hollow, Burnwell, Beloit, Quinton, Gorgas, Lynns Park,
Goodsprings, Barney, Empire, The Wye, Powellville and Boldo.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3392 8709 3390 8710 3389 8709 3389 8701
3387 8700 3386 8697 3384 8695 3380 8696
3377 8702 3369 8704 3368 8706 3367 8706
3359 8734 3359 8737 3360 8737 3360 8742
3369 8742 3369 8744 3371 8744
TIME...MOT...LOC 2226Z 241DEG 49KT 3367 8740
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
32/Davis343
WWUS54 KBMX 172240 RRA
SVSBMX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
440 PM CST Thu Feb 17 2022
ALC127-172300-
/O.CON.KBMX.TO.W.0015.000000T0000Z-220217T2300Z/
Walker AL-
440 PM CST Thu Feb 17 2022
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 500 PM CST FOR
SOUTHEASTERN WALKER COUNTY...
At 440 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Cordova, moving northeast 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...
Sumiton, Cordova, Dora, Sipsey, Gorgas Steam Plant, Rocky Hollow,
Burnwell, Beloit, Quinton, Gorgas, Lynns Park, Goodsprings, Barney
and Empire.
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 3389 8709 3389 8701 3387 8700 3386 8697
3384 8695 3380 8696 3377 8702 3369 8704
3368 8706 3367 8706 3361 8727 3369 8727
3379 8723
TIME...MOT...LOC 2240Z 243DEG 54KT 3377 8717
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
32/Davis735
WWUS54 KBMX 172249
SVSBMX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
449 PM CST Thu Feb 17 2022
ALC127-172259-
/O.CAN.KBMX.TO.W.0015.000000T0000Z-220217T2300Z/
Walker AL-
449 PM CST Thu Feb 17 2022
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN WALKER COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and no longer appears capable of producing a tornado.
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CST for central
Alabama. A Tornado Watch also remains in effect until 900 PM CST for
central Alabama.
LAT...LON 3389 8709 3389 8701 3387 8700 3386 8697
3384 8695 3380 8696 3377 8702 3369 8704
3368 8706 3367 8706 3361 8727 3369 8727
3379 8723
TIME...MOT...LOC 2248Z 243DEG 54KT 3384 8702
$$
32/DavisPermalink to 202202172207-KBMX-WFUS54-TORBMX
871
WFUS54 KBMX 172207
TORBMX
ALC057-125-127-172300-
/O.NEW.KBMX.TO.W.0015.220217T2207Z-220217T2300Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
407 PM CST Thu Feb 17 2022
The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Central Walker County in central Alabama...
North central Tuscaloosa County in west central Alabama...
Southeastern Fayette County in west central Alabama...
* Until 500 PM CST.
* At 407 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 7 miles south of Berry, or 13 miles southeast of
Fayette, moving northeast at 65 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...
Jasper, Sumiton, Cordova, Dora, Berry, Parrish, Oakman, Sipsey,
Gorgas Steam Plant, Gorgas, Boley Springs, Rocky Hollow, Burnwell,
Beloit, Quinton, Lynns Park, Whitson, Empire, West Corona and
Powellville.
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 3392 8709 3390 8710 3389 8709 3389 8701
3387 8700 3386 8697 3384 8695 3380 8696
3379 8700 3377 8701 3377 8702 3375 8702
3373 8704 3369 8704 3368 8706 3367 8706
3350 8762 3361 8777
TIME...MOT...LOC 2207Z 243DEG 54KT 3356 8765
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
32/DavisPermalink to 202202172217-KBMX-WWUS54-SVSBMX
659
WWUS54 KBMX 172217
SVSBMX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
417 PM CST Thu Feb 17 2022
ALC057-125-127-172300-
/O.CON.KBMX.TO.W.0015.000000T0000Z-220217T2300Z/
Walker AL-Tuscaloosa AL-Fayette AL-
417 PM CST Thu Feb 17 2022
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 500 PM CST FOR CENTRAL
WALKER...NORTH CENTRAL TUSCALOOSA AND SOUTHEASTERN FAYETTE
COUNTIES...
At 416 PM CST, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located over Boley Springs, or 19 miles east of Fayette, moving
northeast at 55 mph.
This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may
be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes
will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes,
businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction
is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Jasper, Sumiton, Cordova, Dora, Berry, Parrish, Oakman, Sipsey,
Gorgas Steam Plant, Gorgas, Boley Springs, Rocky Hollow, Burnwell,
Beloit, Quinton, Lynns Park, Whitson, Empire, West Corona and
Powellville.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW! Move
to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3392 8709 3390 8710 3389 8709 3389 8701
3387 8700 3386 8697 3384 8695 3380 8696
3379 8700 3377 8701 3377 8702 3375 8702
3373 8704 3369 8704 3368 8706 3367 8706
3350 8762 3369 8759
TIME...MOT...LOC 2216Z 240DEG 47KT 3361 8751
TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
32/DavisPermalink to 202202172226-KBMX-WWUS54-SVSBMX
756
WWUS54 KBMX 172226
SVSBMX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
426 PM CST Thu Feb 17 2022
ALC057-125-172236-
/O.CAN.KBMX.TO.W.0015.000000T0000Z-220217T2300Z/
Tuscaloosa AL-Fayette AL-
426 PM CST Thu Feb 17 2022
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTH CENTRAL TUSCALOOSA AND SOUTHEASTERN
FAYETTE COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
However, an additional tornado warning REMAINS IN EFFECT for
northeastern Tuscaloosa County.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CST for central and
west central Alabama. A Tornado Watch also remains in effect until
900 PM CST for central Alabama.
LAT...LON 3392 8709 3390 8710 3389 8709 3389 8701
3387 8700 3386 8697 3384 8695 3380 8696
3377 8702 3369 8704 3368 8706 3367 8706
3359 8734 3359 8737 3360 8737 3360 8742
3369 8742 3369 8744 3371 8744
TIME...MOT...LOC 2226Z 241DEG 49KT 3367 8740
$$
ALC127-172300-
/O.CON.KBMX.TO.W.0015.000000T0000Z-220217T2300Z/
Walker AL-
426 PM CST Thu Feb 17 2022
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 500 PM CST FOR CENTRAL
WALKER COUNTY...
At 426 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Oakman, or 13 miles southwest of Cordova, moving
northeast at 55 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Jasper, Sumiton, Cordova, Dora, Parrish, Oakman, Sipsey, Gorgas Steam
Plant, Rocky Hollow, Burnwell, Beloit, Quinton, Gorgas, Lynns Park,
Goodsprings, Barney, Empire, The Wye, Powellville and Boldo.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3392 8709 3390 8710 3389 8709 3389 8701
3387 8700 3386 8697 3384 8695 3380 8696
3377 8702 3369 8704 3368 8706 3367 8706
3359 8734 3359 8737 3360 8737 3360 8742
3369 8742 3369 8744 3371 8744
TIME...MOT...LOC 2226Z 241DEG 49KT 3367 8740
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
32/DavisPermalink to 202202172240-KBMX-WWUS54-SVSBMX-RRA
343
WWUS54 KBMX 172240 RRA
SVSBMX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
440 PM CST Thu Feb 17 2022
ALC127-172300-
/O.CON.KBMX.TO.W.0015.000000T0000Z-220217T2300Z/
Walker AL-
440 PM CST Thu Feb 17 2022
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 500 PM CST FOR
SOUTHEASTERN WALKER COUNTY...
At 440 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Cordova, moving northeast 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...
Sumiton, Cordova, Dora, Sipsey, Gorgas Steam Plant, Rocky Hollow,
Burnwell, Beloit, Quinton, Gorgas, Lynns Park, Goodsprings, Barney
and Empire.
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 3389 8709 3389 8701 3387 8700 3386 8697
3384 8695 3380 8696 3377 8702 3369 8704
3368 8706 3367 8706 3361 8727 3369 8727
3379 8723
TIME...MOT...LOC 2240Z 243DEG 54KT 3377 8717
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
32/DavisPermalink to 202202172249-KBMX-WWUS54-SVSBMX
735
WWUS54 KBMX 172249
SVSBMX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
449 PM CST Thu Feb 17 2022
ALC127-172259-
/O.CAN.KBMX.TO.W.0015.000000T0000Z-220217T2300Z/
Walker AL-
449 PM CST Thu Feb 17 2022
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN WALKER COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and no longer appears capable of producing a tornado.
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CST for central
Alabama. A Tornado Watch also remains in effect until 900 PM CST for
central Alabama.
LAT...LON 3389 8709 3389 8701 3387 8700 3386 8697
3384 8695 3380 8696 3377 8702 3369 8704
3368 8706 3367 8706 3361 8727 3369 8727
3379 8723
TIME...MOT...LOC 2248Z 243DEG 54KT 3384 8702
$$
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