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2023 [KBMX] BIRMINGHAM Tornado (TO) Warning (W) Number 26

Listing of Counties/Parishes/Zones Included in Product

RADAR Composite at Issuance Time

Storm Based Warning History

717 
WFUS54 KBMX 121732
TORBMX
ALC047-105-121830-
/O.NEW.KBMX.TO.W.0026.230112T1732Z-230112T1830Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
1132 AM CST Thu Jan 12 2023

The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southwestern Perry County in central Alabama...
  Dallas County in south central Alabama...

* Until 1230 PM CST.
    
* At 1131 AM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
  tornado was located over Magnolia, or 11 miles southeast of Linden,
  moving east at 50 mph.

  HAZARD...Tornado and golf ball size hail.

  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...
  Selma, Selmont-West Selmont, Orrville, Belknap, Bogue Chitto,
  Gardner Island, Tyler, Central Mills, Dallas Lake, Old Cahaba Park,
  Memorial Stadium, Dannelly Reservoir, Burnsville, Dallas County
  Horse Arena, Potter Station, Skyharbor Airport, Whites Bluff,
  Safford, Hazen and Craig Field Aiport.

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 3220 8732 3220 8736 3224 8739 3227 8745
      3226 8747 3231 8747 3231 8752 3236 8753
      3252 8689 3244 8687 3243 8683 3241 8685
      3235 8681 3233 8685 3230 8683 3227 8686
      3223 8681 3222 8691 3220 8691 3213 8725
TIME...MOT...LOC 1731Z 254DEG 42KT 3217 8766 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN

$$

17/KLAWS
355 
WWUS54 KBMX 121753
SVSBMX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
1153 AM CST Thu Jan 12 2023

ALC105-121802-
/O.CAN.KBMX.TO.W.0026.000000T0000Z-230112T1830Z/
Perry AL-
1153 AM CST Thu Jan 12 2023

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHWESTERN PERRY COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
    
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out 
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 100 PM CST for central
Alabama. A Tornado Watch also remains in effect until 500 PM CST for
central and south central Alabama.

LAT...LON 3224 8739 3227 8745 3227 8747 3231 8747
      3231 8742 3235 8742 3245 8716 3252 8690
      3244 8687 3243 8683 3241 8685 3235 8681
      3233 8685 3231 8685 3231 8684 3230 8683
      3220 8736
TIME...MOT...LOC 1752Z 249DEG 43KT 3226 8739 

$$

ALC047-121830-
/O.CON.KBMX.TO.W.0026.000000T0000Z-230112T1830Z/
Dallas AL-
1153 AM CST Thu Jan 12 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1230 PM CST FOR CENTRAL
DALLAS COUNTY...
    
At 1152 AM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Central Mills, or 14 miles southeast of Uniontown,
moving east at 50 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and golf ball size hail.

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...
Selma, Selmont-West Selmont, Orrville, Bogue Chitto, Gardner Island,
Tyler, Central Mills, Old Cahaba Park, Memorial Stadium, Burnsville,
Dallas County Horse Arena, Potter Station, Skyharbor Airport, Whites
Bluff, Safford, Hazen, Craig Field Aiport, Selma Drag Strip, Edmund
Pettus Bridge and Selma University.

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 3224 8739 3227 8745 3227 8747 3231 8747
      3231 8742 3235 8742 3245 8716 3252 8690
      3244 8687 3243 8683 3241 8685 3235 8681
      3233 8685 3231 8685 3231 8684 3230 8683
      3220 8736
TIME...MOT...LOC 1752Z 249DEG 43KT 3226 8739 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN

$$

17/KLAWS
787 
WWUS54 KBMX 121804
SVSBMX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
1204 PM CST Thu Jan 12 2023

ALC047-121830-
/O.CON.KBMX.TO.W.0026.000000T0000Z-230112T1830Z/
Dallas AL-
1204 PM CST Thu Jan 12 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1230 PM CST FOR CENTRAL
DALLAS COUNTY...
    
At 1204 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Orrville, or 13 miles southwest of Selma, moving
northeast at 50 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and golf ball size hail.

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...
Selma, Selmont-West Selmont, Orrville, Gardner Island, Old Cahaba
Park, Memorial Stadium, Burnsville, Dallas County Horse Arena, Potter
Station, Skyharbor Airport, Hazen, Craig Field Aiport, Selma Drag
Strip, Edmund Pettus Bridge and Selma University.

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 8729 3234 8733 3246 8711 3252 8690
      3244 8687 3243 8683 3241 8685 3235 8681
      3235 8682
TIME...MOT...LOC 1804Z 245DEG 45KT 3232 8724 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN

$$

17/KLAWS
800 
WWUS54 KBMX 121812
SVSBMX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
1212 PM CST Thu Jan 12 2023

ALC047-121830-
/O.CON.KBMX.TO.W.0026.000000T0000Z-230112T1830Z/
Dallas AL-
1212 PM CST Thu Jan 12 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1230 PM CST FOR EAST
CENTRAL DALLAS COUNTY...
    
At 1212 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Dallas County Horse Arena, or near Selma, moving
northeast at 55 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and golf ball size hail.

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...
Selma, Selmont-West Selmont, Gardner Island, Old Cahaba Park,
Memorial Stadium, Burnsville, Dallas County Horse Arena, Potter
Station, Skyharbor Airport, Craig Field Aiport, Selma Drag Strip,
Edmund Pettus Bridge and Selma University.

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 3229 8717 3239 8723 3246 8711 3252 8690
      3244 8687 3243 8683 3241 8685 3235 8681
      3235 8682
TIME...MOT...LOC 1812Z 244DEG 46KT 3237 8713 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN

$$

17/KLAWS
840 
WWUS54 KBMX 121815 RRA
SVSBMX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
1215 PM CST Thu Jan 12 2023

ALC047-121830-
/O.CON.KBMX.TO.W.0026.000000T0000Z-230112T1830Z/
Dallas AL-
1215 PM CST Thu Jan 12 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1230 PM CST FOR EAST
CENTRAL DALLAS COUNTY...
        
At 1215 PM CST, a confirmed tornado was located over Dallas County
Horse Arena, or near Selma, moving northeast at 55 mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado and golf ball size hail.

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...
Selma, Selmont-West Selmont, Gardner Island, Old Cahaba Park,
Memorial Stadium, Burnsville, Dallas County Horse Arena, Potter
Station, Skyharbor Airport, Craig Field Aiport, Selma Drag Strip,
Edmund Pettus Bridge and Selma University.

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 3229 8717 3239 8723 3246 8711 3252 8690
      3244 8687 3243 8683 3241 8685 3235 8681
      3235 8682
TIME...MOT...LOC 1815Z 244DEG 46KT 3239 8709 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN

$$

17/KLAWS
516 
WWUS54 KBMX 121819
SVSBMX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
1219 PM CST Thu Jan 12 2023

ALC047-121830-
/O.CON.KBMX.TO.W.0026.000000T0000Z-230112T1830Z/
Dallas AL-
1219 PM CST Thu Jan 12 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1230 PM CST FOR EAST
CENTRAL DALLAS COUNTY...
        
At 1219 PM CST, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located over Dallas County Horse Arena, or over Selma, moving east at
40 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...
Selma, Selmont-West Selmont, Memorial Stadium, Gardner Island,
Burnsville, Dallas County Horse Arena, Potter Station, Selma Drag
Strip, Skyharbor Airport, Edmund Pettus Bridge, Selma University and
Craig Field Aiport.

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 3234 8711 3242 8717 3246 8711 3252 8690
      3244 8687 3243 8683 3241 8685 3235 8681
      3235 8682
TIME...MOT...LOC 1819Z 249DEG 33KT 3240 8707 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN

$$

17/KLAWS
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717 
WFUS54 KBMX 121732
TORBMX
ALC047-105-121830-
/O.NEW.KBMX.TO.W.0026.230112T1732Z-230112T1830Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
1132 AM CST Thu Jan 12 2023

The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southwestern Perry County in central Alabama...
  Dallas County in south central Alabama...

* Until 1230 PM CST.
    
* At 1131 AM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
  tornado was located over Magnolia, or 11 miles southeast of Linden,
  moving east at 50 mph.

  HAZARD...Tornado and golf ball size hail.

  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...
  Selma, Selmont-West Selmont, Orrville, Belknap, Bogue Chitto,
  Gardner Island, Tyler, Central Mills, Dallas Lake, Old Cahaba Park,
  Memorial Stadium, Dannelly Reservoir, Burnsville, Dallas County
  Horse Arena, Potter Station, Skyharbor Airport, Whites Bluff,
  Safford, Hazen and Craig Field Aiport.

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 3220 8732 3220 8736 3224 8739 3227 8745
      3226 8747 3231 8747 3231 8752 3236 8753
      3252 8689 3244 8687 3243 8683 3241 8685
      3235 8681 3233 8685 3230 8683 3227 8686
      3223 8681 3222 8691 3220 8691 3213 8725
TIME...MOT...LOC 1731Z 254DEG 42KT 3217 8766 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN

$$

17/KLAWS
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355 
WWUS54 KBMX 121753
SVSBMX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
1153 AM CST Thu Jan 12 2023

ALC105-121802-
/O.CAN.KBMX.TO.W.0026.000000T0000Z-230112T1830Z/
Perry AL-
1153 AM CST Thu Jan 12 2023

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHWESTERN PERRY COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
    
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out 
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 100 PM CST for central
Alabama. A Tornado Watch also remains in effect until 500 PM CST for
central and south central Alabama.

LAT...LON 3224 8739 3227 8745 3227 8747 3231 8747
      3231 8742 3235 8742 3245 8716 3252 8690
      3244 8687 3243 8683 3241 8685 3235 8681
      3233 8685 3231 8685 3231 8684 3230 8683
      3220 8736
TIME...MOT...LOC 1752Z 249DEG 43KT 3226 8739 

$$

ALC047-121830-
/O.CON.KBMX.TO.W.0026.000000T0000Z-230112T1830Z/
Dallas AL-
1153 AM CST Thu Jan 12 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1230 PM CST FOR CENTRAL
DALLAS COUNTY...
    
At 1152 AM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Central Mills, or 14 miles southeast of Uniontown,
moving east at 50 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and golf ball size hail.

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...
Selma, Selmont-West Selmont, Orrville, Bogue Chitto, Gardner Island,
Tyler, Central Mills, Old Cahaba Park, Memorial Stadium, Burnsville,
Dallas County Horse Arena, Potter Station, Skyharbor Airport, Whites
Bluff, Safford, Hazen, Craig Field Aiport, Selma Drag Strip, Edmund
Pettus Bridge and Selma University.

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 3224 8739 3227 8745 3227 8747 3231 8747
      3231 8742 3235 8742 3245 8716 3252 8690
      3244 8687 3243 8683 3241 8685 3235 8681
      3233 8685 3231 8685 3231 8684 3230 8683
      3220 8736
TIME...MOT...LOC 1752Z 249DEG 43KT 3226 8739 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN

$$

17/KLAWS
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787 
WWUS54 KBMX 121804
SVSBMX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
1204 PM CST Thu Jan 12 2023

ALC047-121830-
/O.CON.KBMX.TO.W.0026.000000T0000Z-230112T1830Z/
Dallas AL-
1204 PM CST Thu Jan 12 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1230 PM CST FOR CENTRAL
DALLAS COUNTY...
    
At 1204 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Orrville, or 13 miles southwest of Selma, moving
northeast at 50 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and golf ball size hail.

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...
Selma, Selmont-West Selmont, Orrville, Gardner Island, Old Cahaba
Park, Memorial Stadium, Burnsville, Dallas County Horse Arena, Potter
Station, Skyharbor Airport, Hazen, Craig Field Aiport, Selma Drag
Strip, Edmund Pettus Bridge and Selma University.

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 8729 3234 8733 3246 8711 3252 8690
      3244 8687 3243 8683 3241 8685 3235 8681
      3235 8682
TIME...MOT...LOC 1804Z 245DEG 45KT 3232 8724 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN

$$

17/KLAWS
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800 
WWUS54 KBMX 121812
SVSBMX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
1212 PM CST Thu Jan 12 2023

ALC047-121830-
/O.CON.KBMX.TO.W.0026.000000T0000Z-230112T1830Z/
Dallas AL-
1212 PM CST Thu Jan 12 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1230 PM CST FOR EAST
CENTRAL DALLAS COUNTY...
    
At 1212 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Dallas County Horse Arena, or near Selma, moving
northeast at 55 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and golf ball size hail.

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...
Selma, Selmont-West Selmont, Gardner Island, Old Cahaba Park,
Memorial Stadium, Burnsville, Dallas County Horse Arena, Potter
Station, Skyharbor Airport, Craig Field Aiport, Selma Drag Strip,
Edmund Pettus Bridge and Selma University.

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 3229 8717 3239 8723 3246 8711 3252 8690
      3244 8687 3243 8683 3241 8685 3235 8681
      3235 8682
TIME...MOT...LOC 1812Z 244DEG 46KT 3237 8713 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN

$$

17/KLAWS
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840 
WWUS54 KBMX 121815 RRA
SVSBMX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
1215 PM CST Thu Jan 12 2023

ALC047-121830-
/O.CON.KBMX.TO.W.0026.000000T0000Z-230112T1830Z/
Dallas AL-
1215 PM CST Thu Jan 12 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1230 PM CST FOR EAST
CENTRAL DALLAS COUNTY...
        
At 1215 PM CST, a confirmed tornado was located over Dallas County
Horse Arena, or near Selma, moving northeast at 55 mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado and golf ball size hail.

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...
Selma, Selmont-West Selmont, Gardner Island, Old Cahaba Park,
Memorial Stadium, Burnsville, Dallas County Horse Arena, Potter
Station, Skyharbor Airport, Craig Field Aiport, Selma Drag Strip,
Edmund Pettus Bridge and Selma University.

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 3229 8717 3239 8723 3246 8711 3252 8690
      3244 8687 3243 8683 3241 8685 3235 8681
      3235 8682
TIME...MOT...LOC 1815Z 244DEG 46KT 3239 8709 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN

$$

17/KLAWS
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516 
WWUS54 KBMX 121819
SVSBMX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
1219 PM CST Thu Jan 12 2023

ALC047-121830-
/O.CON.KBMX.TO.W.0026.000000T0000Z-230112T1830Z/
Dallas AL-
1219 PM CST Thu Jan 12 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1230 PM CST FOR EAST
CENTRAL DALLAS COUNTY...
        
At 1219 PM CST, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located over Dallas County Horse Arena, or over Selma, moving east at
40 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...
Selma, Selmont-West Selmont, Memorial Stadium, Gardner Island,
Burnsville, Dallas County Horse Arena, Potter Station, Selma Drag
Strip, Skyharbor Airport, Edmund Pettus Bridge, Selma University and
Craig Field Aiport.

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 3234 8711 3242 8717 3246 8711 3252 8690
      3244 8687 3243 8683 3241 8685 3235 8681
      3235 8682
TIME...MOT...LOC 1819Z 249DEG 33KT 3240 8707 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN

$$

17/KLAWS

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