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2022 [KBMX] BIRMINGHAM Tornado (TO) Warning (W) Number 32

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Storm Based Warning History

960 
WFUS54 KBMX 310232
TORBMX
ALC105-310315-
/O.NEW.KBMX.TO.W.0032.220331T0232Z-220331T0315Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
932 PM CDT Wed Mar 30 2022

The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Central Perry County in central Alabama...

* Until 1015 PM CDT.
    
* At 932 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located near Vaiden, or near Marion, 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...
  Marion, Vaiden, Suttle, Oakmulgee, Judson College, Radford, Sprott
  and Vaiden Field 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 3284 8723 3284 8702 3273 8702 3269 8703
      3249 8721 3248 8735 3253 8744
TIME...MOT...LOC 0232Z 213DEG 49KT 3255 8731 

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

$$

17/KLAWS
004 
WWUS54 KBMX 310238
SVSBMX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
938 PM CDT Wed Mar 30 2022

ALC105-310315-
/O.CON.KBMX.TO.W.0032.000000T0000Z-220331T0315Z/
Perry AL-
938 PM CDT Wed Mar 30 2022

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1015 PM CDT FOR CENTRAL
PERRY COUNTY...
        
At 937 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Marion, moving
northeast at 55 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...
Marion, Vaiden, Suttle, Oakmulgee, Judson College, Radford, Sprott
and Vaiden Field Airport.

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 3284 8723 3284 8702 3273 8702 3269 8703
      3249 8721 3248 8735 3253 8744
TIME...MOT...LOC 0237Z 213DEG 49KT 3261 8726 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

17/KLAWS
068 
WWUS54 KBMX 310252
SVSBMX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
952 PM CDT Wed Mar 30 2022

ALC105-310315-
/O.CON.KBMX.TO.W.0032.000000T0000Z-220331T0315Z/
Perry AL-
952 PM CDT Wed Mar 30 2022

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1015 PM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN PERRY COUNTY...
        
At 947 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Heiberger, or 10
miles northeast of Marion, moving northeast at 55 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...
Sprott and Oakmulgee. 

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 3284 8723 3284 8702 3273 8702 3269 8703
      3260 8715 3263 8727 3270 8732
TIME...MOT...LOC 0247Z 213DEG 49KT 3272 8718 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

17/KLAWS
860 
WWUS54 KBMX 310259
SVSBMX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
959 PM CDT Wed Mar 30 2022

ALC105-310315-
/O.CON.KBMX.TO.W.0032.000000T0000Z-220331T0315Z/
Perry AL-
959 PM CDT Wed Mar 30 2022

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1015 PM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN PERRY COUNTY...
        
At 958 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Talladega National Forest, or 9 miles southeast of
Brent, moving northeast at 60 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...
Oakmulgee.

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 3284 8723 3284 8702 3273 8702 3269 8703
      3273 8714 3277 8722
TIME...MOT...LOC 0258Z 216DEG 53KT 3282 8708 

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

$$

17/KLAWS
599 
WWUS54 KBMX 310304
SVSBMX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
1004 PM CDT Wed Mar 30 2022

ALC105-310312-
/O.CAN.KBMX.TO.W.0032.000000T0000Z-220331T0315Z/
Perry AL-
1004 PM CDT Wed Mar 30 2022

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN PERRY COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
        
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 100 AM CDT for central and
south central Alabama.

LAT...LON 3284 8723 3284 8702 3273 8702 3269 8703
      3273 8714 3277 8722
TIME...MOT...LOC 0302Z 213DEG 49KT 3287 8704 

$$

17/KLAWS
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960 
WFUS54 KBMX 310232
TORBMX
ALC105-310315-
/O.NEW.KBMX.TO.W.0032.220331T0232Z-220331T0315Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
932 PM CDT Wed Mar 30 2022

The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Central Perry County in central Alabama...

* Until 1015 PM CDT.
    
* At 932 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located near Vaiden, or near Marion, 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...
  Marion, Vaiden, Suttle, Oakmulgee, Judson College, Radford, Sprott
  and Vaiden Field 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 3284 8723 3284 8702 3273 8702 3269 8703
      3249 8721 3248 8735 3253 8744
TIME...MOT...LOC 0232Z 213DEG 49KT 3255 8731 

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

$$

17/KLAWS
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004 
WWUS54 KBMX 310238
SVSBMX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
938 PM CDT Wed Mar 30 2022

ALC105-310315-
/O.CON.KBMX.TO.W.0032.000000T0000Z-220331T0315Z/
Perry AL-
938 PM CDT Wed Mar 30 2022

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1015 PM CDT FOR CENTRAL
PERRY COUNTY...
        
At 937 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Marion, moving
northeast at 55 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...
Marion, Vaiden, Suttle, Oakmulgee, Judson College, Radford, Sprott
and Vaiden Field Airport.

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 3284 8723 3284 8702 3273 8702 3269 8703
      3249 8721 3248 8735 3253 8744
TIME...MOT...LOC 0237Z 213DEG 49KT 3261 8726 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

17/KLAWS
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068 
WWUS54 KBMX 310252
SVSBMX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
952 PM CDT Wed Mar 30 2022

ALC105-310315-
/O.CON.KBMX.TO.W.0032.000000T0000Z-220331T0315Z/
Perry AL-
952 PM CDT Wed Mar 30 2022

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1015 PM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN PERRY COUNTY...
        
At 947 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Heiberger, or 10
miles northeast of Marion, moving northeast at 55 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...
Sprott and Oakmulgee. 

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 3284 8723 3284 8702 3273 8702 3269 8703
      3260 8715 3263 8727 3270 8732
TIME...MOT...LOC 0247Z 213DEG 49KT 3272 8718 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

17/KLAWS
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860 
WWUS54 KBMX 310259
SVSBMX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
959 PM CDT Wed Mar 30 2022

ALC105-310315-
/O.CON.KBMX.TO.W.0032.000000T0000Z-220331T0315Z/
Perry AL-
959 PM CDT Wed Mar 30 2022

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1015 PM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN PERRY COUNTY...
        
At 958 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Talladega National Forest, or 9 miles southeast of
Brent, moving northeast at 60 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...
Oakmulgee.

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 3284 8723 3284 8702 3273 8702 3269 8703
      3273 8714 3277 8722
TIME...MOT...LOC 0258Z 216DEG 53KT 3282 8708 

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

$$

17/KLAWS
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599 
WWUS54 KBMX 310304
SVSBMX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
1004 PM CDT Wed Mar 30 2022

ALC105-310312-
/O.CAN.KBMX.TO.W.0032.000000T0000Z-220331T0315Z/
Perry AL-
1004 PM CDT Wed Mar 30 2022

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN PERRY COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
        
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 100 AM CDT for central and
south central Alabama.

LAT...LON 3284 8723 3284 8702 3273 8702 3269 8703
      3273 8714 3277 8722
TIME...MOT...LOC 0302Z 213DEG 49KT 3287 8704 

$$

17/KLAWS

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