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2023 [KBMX] BIRMINGHAM Tornado (TO) Warning (W) Number 25

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Storm Based Warning History

898 
WFUS54 KBMX 121714
TORBMX
ALC007-121815-
/O.NEW.KBMX.TO.W.0025.230112T1714Z-230112T1815Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
1114 AM CST Thu Jan 12 2023

The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southeastern Bibb County in central Alabama...

* Until 1215 PM CST.
    
* At 1114 AM CST, a tornado producing storm was located 7 miles west
  of Heiberger, or 10 miles northeast of Greensboro, 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...
  Brent, Centreville, Lawley, Talladega National Forest, Ashby,
  Brierfield Ironworks Park, West Centreville, Randolph, Trio, Six
  Mile and Bibb County 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 3307 8694 3306 8690 3305 8690 3305 8688
      3286 8688 3284 8695 3283 8732 3288 8732
TIME...MOT...LOC 1714Z 245DEG 43KT 3276 8742 

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

$$

32/Davis
127 
WWUS54 KBMX 121727
SVSBMX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
1127 AM CST Thu Jan 12 2023

ALC007-121815-
/O.CON.KBMX.TO.W.0025.000000T0000Z-230112T1815Z/
Bibb AL-
1127 AM CST Thu Jan 12 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1215 PM CST FOR
SOUTHEASTERN BIBB COUNTY...
        
At 1127 AM CST, a confirmed tornado was located near Heiberger, or 10
miles southwest of Brent, moving northeast at 45 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...
Brent, Centreville, Lawley, Talladega National Forest, Ashby,
Brierfield Ironworks Park, West Centreville, Randolph, Trio, Six Mile
and Bibb County 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 3307 8694 3306 8690 3305 8690 3305 8688
      3286 8688 3284 8695 3283 8732 3288 8732
TIME...MOT...LOC 1727Z 246DEG 39KT 3281 8728 

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

$$

32/Davis
831 
WWUS54 KBMX 121732
SVSBMX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
1132 AM CST Thu Jan 12 2023

ALC007-121815-
/O.CON.KBMX.TO.W.0025.000000T0000Z-230112T1815Z/
Bibb AL-
1132 AM CST Thu Jan 12 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1215 PM CST FOR
SOUTHEASTERN BIBB COUNTY...
        
At 1132 AM CST, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located 7 miles south of Brent, moving east at 50 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...
Brent, Centreville, Lawley, Talladega National Forest, Ashby,
Brierfield Ironworks Park, West Centreville, Randolph, Trio, Six Mile
and Bibb County Airport.

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 3307 8694 3306 8690 3305 8690 3305 8688
      3286 8688 3284 8698 3284 8706 3283 8725
      3290 8724
TIME...MOT...LOC 1732Z 249DEG 43KT 3283 8719 

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

$$

32/Davis
664 
WWUS54 KBMX 121743 RRA
SVSBMX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
1143 AM CST Thu Jan 12 2023

ALC007-121815-
/O.CON.KBMX.TO.W.0025.000000T0000Z-230112T1815Z/
Bibb AL-
1143 AM CST Thu Jan 12 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1215 PM CST FOR
SOUTHEASTERN BIBB COUNTY...
        
At 1143 AM CST, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located over Talladega National Forest, or 7 miles southeast of
Centreville, moving east 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...
Brierfield Ironworks Park, Lawley, Talladega National Forest, Ashby,
Randolph and Trio.

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 3304 8694 3305 8690 3305 8688 3286 8688
      3285 8705 3285 8709 3292 8709
TIME...MOT...LOC 1743Z 247DEG 46KT 3289 8704 

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

$$

32/Davis
683 
WWUS54 KBMX 121749
SVSBMX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
1149 AM CST Thu Jan 12 2023

ALC007-121815-
/O.CON.KBMX.TO.W.0025.000000T0000Z-230112T1815Z/
Bibb AL-
1149 AM CST Thu Jan 12 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1215 PM CST FOR
SOUTHEASTERN BIBB COUNTY...
        
At 1148 AM CST, a confirmed tornado was located near Talladega
National Forest, or 10 miles east of Centreville, moving east 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...
Talladega National Forest, Randolph and Trio. 

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 3298 8696 3301 8690 3301 8688 3288 8688
      3287 8698 3287 8703 3294 8702
TIME...MOT...LOC 1748Z 247DEG 46KT 3291 8696 

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

$$

32/Davis
221 
WWUS54 KBMX 121759
SVSBMX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
1159 AM CST Thu Jan 12 2023

ALC007-121809-
/O.CAN.KBMX.TO.W.0025.000000T0000Z-230112T1815Z/
Bibb AL-
1159 AM CST Thu Jan 12 2023

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN BIBB 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 PM CST for central
Alabama.

LAT...LON 3298 8696 3301 8690 3301 8688 3288 8688
      3287 8698 3287 8703 3294 8702
TIME...MOT...LOC 1759Z 245DEG 43KT 3297 8681 

$$

32/Davis
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898 
WFUS54 KBMX 121714
TORBMX
ALC007-121815-
/O.NEW.KBMX.TO.W.0025.230112T1714Z-230112T1815Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
1114 AM CST Thu Jan 12 2023

The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southeastern Bibb County in central Alabama...

* Until 1215 PM CST.
    
* At 1114 AM CST, a tornado producing storm was located 7 miles west
  of Heiberger, or 10 miles northeast of Greensboro, 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...
  Brent, Centreville, Lawley, Talladega National Forest, Ashby,
  Brierfield Ironworks Park, West Centreville, Randolph, Trio, Six
  Mile and Bibb County 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 3307 8694 3306 8690 3305 8690 3305 8688
      3286 8688 3284 8695 3283 8732 3288 8732
TIME...MOT...LOC 1714Z 245DEG 43KT 3276 8742 

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

$$

32/Davis
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127 
WWUS54 KBMX 121727
SVSBMX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
1127 AM CST Thu Jan 12 2023

ALC007-121815-
/O.CON.KBMX.TO.W.0025.000000T0000Z-230112T1815Z/
Bibb AL-
1127 AM CST Thu Jan 12 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1215 PM CST FOR
SOUTHEASTERN BIBB COUNTY...
        
At 1127 AM CST, a confirmed tornado was located near Heiberger, or 10
miles southwest of Brent, moving northeast at 45 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...
Brent, Centreville, Lawley, Talladega National Forest, Ashby,
Brierfield Ironworks Park, West Centreville, Randolph, Trio, Six Mile
and Bibb County 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 3307 8694 3306 8690 3305 8690 3305 8688
      3286 8688 3284 8695 3283 8732 3288 8732
TIME...MOT...LOC 1727Z 246DEG 39KT 3281 8728 

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

$$

32/Davis
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831 
WWUS54 KBMX 121732
SVSBMX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
1132 AM CST Thu Jan 12 2023

ALC007-121815-
/O.CON.KBMX.TO.W.0025.000000T0000Z-230112T1815Z/
Bibb AL-
1132 AM CST Thu Jan 12 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1215 PM CST FOR
SOUTHEASTERN BIBB COUNTY...
        
At 1132 AM CST, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located 7 miles south of Brent, moving east at 50 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...
Brent, Centreville, Lawley, Talladega National Forest, Ashby,
Brierfield Ironworks Park, West Centreville, Randolph, Trio, Six Mile
and Bibb County Airport.

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 3307 8694 3306 8690 3305 8690 3305 8688
      3286 8688 3284 8698 3284 8706 3283 8725
      3290 8724
TIME...MOT...LOC 1732Z 249DEG 43KT 3283 8719 

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

$$

32/Davis
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664 
WWUS54 KBMX 121743 RRA
SVSBMX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
1143 AM CST Thu Jan 12 2023

ALC007-121815-
/O.CON.KBMX.TO.W.0025.000000T0000Z-230112T1815Z/
Bibb AL-
1143 AM CST Thu Jan 12 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1215 PM CST FOR
SOUTHEASTERN BIBB COUNTY...
        
At 1143 AM CST, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located over Talladega National Forest, or 7 miles southeast of
Centreville, moving east 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...
Brierfield Ironworks Park, Lawley, Talladega National Forest, Ashby,
Randolph and Trio.

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 3304 8694 3305 8690 3305 8688 3286 8688
      3285 8705 3285 8709 3292 8709
TIME...MOT...LOC 1743Z 247DEG 46KT 3289 8704 

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

$$

32/Davis
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683 
WWUS54 KBMX 121749
SVSBMX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
1149 AM CST Thu Jan 12 2023

ALC007-121815-
/O.CON.KBMX.TO.W.0025.000000T0000Z-230112T1815Z/
Bibb AL-
1149 AM CST Thu Jan 12 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1215 PM CST FOR
SOUTHEASTERN BIBB COUNTY...
        
At 1148 AM CST, a confirmed tornado was located near Talladega
National Forest, or 10 miles east of Centreville, moving east 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...
Talladega National Forest, Randolph and Trio. 

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 3298 8696 3301 8690 3301 8688 3288 8688
      3287 8698 3287 8703 3294 8702
TIME...MOT...LOC 1748Z 247DEG 46KT 3291 8696 

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

$$

32/Davis
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221 
WWUS54 KBMX 121759
SVSBMX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
1159 AM CST Thu Jan 12 2023

ALC007-121809-
/O.CAN.KBMX.TO.W.0025.000000T0000Z-230112T1815Z/
Bibb AL-
1159 AM CST Thu Jan 12 2023

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN BIBB 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 PM CST for central
Alabama.

LAT...LON 3298 8696 3301 8690 3301 8688 3288 8688
      3287 8698 3287 8703 3294 8702
TIME...MOT...LOC 1759Z 245DEG 43KT 3297 8681 

$$

32/Davis

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