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2023 [KBMX] BIRMINGHAM Tornado (TO) Warning (W) Number 30

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Storm Based Warning History

694 
WFUS54 KBMX 121924
TORBMX
ALC123-122030-
/O.NEW.KBMX.TO.W.0030.230112T1924Z-230112T2030Z/

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

...TORNADO EMERGENCY FOR Northern Tallapoosa County...

The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Northern Tallapoosa County in east central Alabama...

* Until 230 PM CST.
    
* At 123 PM CST, a confirmed large and destructive tornado was
  observed near Nixburg, or near Equality, moving northeast at 55
  mph.

  TORNADO EMERGENCY for Northern Tallapoosa County.  This is a 
PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

  HAZARD...Deadly tornado.

  SOURCE...Weather spotters 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...
  Alexander City, Dadeville, Jacksons' Gap, New Site, Hillabee Creek,
  Northern Lake Martin, Wind Creek State Park, Eastern Lake Martin,
  Western Lake Martin, Daviston, Horseshoe Bend National Military
  Park, Eagle Creek and Horseshoe Bend.

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 an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid
windows. If in a mobile home, a vehicle or outdoors, move to the
closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.

&&

LAT...LON 3280 8600 3281 8601 3294 8601 3311 8564
      3311 8559 3291 8560
TIME...MOT...LOC 1923Z 245DEG 49KT 3280 8615 

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

$$

17/KLAWS
491 
WWUS54 KBMX 121930
SVSBMX

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

ALC123-122030-
/O.CON.KBMX.TO.W.0030.000000T0000Z-230112T2030Z/
Tallapoosa AL-
130 PM CST Thu Jan 12 2023

...TORNADO EMERGENCY FOR Alexander City and Wind Creek State Park...

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 230 PM CST FOR NORTHERN
TALLAPOOSA COUNTY...
    
At 129 PM CST, a confirmed large and destructive tornado was located
over Highway 9 and Highway 22, or near Equality, moving northeast at
55 mph.

TORNADO EMERGENCY for Alexander City and Wind Creek State Park. This 
is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Deadly tornado.

SOURCE...Weather spotters 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...
Alexander City, Dadeville, Jacksons' Gap, New Site, Hillabee Creek,
Northern Lake Martin, Wind Creek State Park, Eastern Lake Martin,
Western Lake Martin, Daviston, Horseshoe Bend National Military Park,
Eagle Creek and Horseshoe Bend.

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 an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid
windows. If in a mobile home, a vehicle or outdoors, move to the
closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.

&&

LAT...LON 3280 8600 3281 8601 3294 8601 3311 8564
      3311 8559 3291 8560
TIME...MOT...LOC 1929Z 245DEG 49KT 3284 8605 

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

$$

17/KLAWS
153 
WWUS54 KBMX 121939
SVSBMX

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

ALC123-122030-
/O.CON.KBMX.TO.W.0030.000000T0000Z-230112T2030Z/
Tallapoosa AL-
139 PM CST Thu Jan 12 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 230 PM CST FOR NORTHERN
TALLAPOOSA COUNTY...
        
At 139 PM CST, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located over Northern Lake Martin, or near Alexander City, 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...
Alexander City, Dadeville, Jacksons' Gap, New Site, Northern Lake
Martin, Wind Creek State Park, Eastern Lake Martin, Daviston, Eagle
Creek, Horseshoe Bend and Horseshoe Bend National Military Park.

LAT...LON 3281 8596 3290 8601 3311 8559 3292 8560
      3282 8592
TIME...MOT...LOC 1939Z 245DEG 47KT 3289 8592 

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

$$

17/KLAWS
664 
WWUS54 KBMX 121949
SVSBMX

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

ALC123-122030-
/O.CON.KBMX.TO.W.0030.000000T0000Z-230112T2030Z/
Tallapoosa AL-
149 PM CST Thu Jan 12 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 230 PM CST FOR
NORTHEASTERN TALLAPOOSA COUNTY...
        
At 148 PM CST, a confirmed tornado was located near Jacksons' Gap, or
near Dadeville, moving east at 55 mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado and ping pong 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...
Jacksons' Gap, Daviston, Horseshoe Bend, Horseshoe Bend National
Military Park and Eagle Creek.

LAT...LON 3288 8582 3293 8585 3305 8559 3292 8560
      3292 8561
TIME...MOT...LOC 1948Z 248DEG 49KT 3292 8578 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.50 IN

$$

17/KLAWS
030 
WWUS54 KBMX 122004
SVSBMX

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

ALC123-122014-
/O.CAN.KBMX.TO.W.0030.000000T0000Z-230112T2030Z/
Tallapoosa AL-
204 PM CST Thu Jan 12 2023

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN TALLAPOOSA 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 600 PM CST for east central
Alabama.

LAT...LON 3288 8582 3293 8585 3305 8559 3292 8560
      3292 8561
TIME...MOT...LOC 2001Z 245DEG 49KT 3301 8554 

$$

17/KLAWS
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694 
WFUS54 KBMX 121924
TORBMX
ALC123-122030-
/O.NEW.KBMX.TO.W.0030.230112T1924Z-230112T2030Z/

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

...TORNADO EMERGENCY FOR Northern Tallapoosa County...

The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Northern Tallapoosa County in east central Alabama...

* Until 230 PM CST.
    
* At 123 PM CST, a confirmed large and destructive tornado was
  observed near Nixburg, or near Equality, moving northeast at 55
  mph.

  TORNADO EMERGENCY for Northern Tallapoosa County.  This is a 
PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

  HAZARD...Deadly tornado.

  SOURCE...Weather spotters 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...
  Alexander City, Dadeville, Jacksons' Gap, New Site, Hillabee Creek,
  Northern Lake Martin, Wind Creek State Park, Eastern Lake Martin,
  Western Lake Martin, Daviston, Horseshoe Bend National Military
  Park, Eagle Creek and Horseshoe Bend.

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 an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid
windows. If in a mobile home, a vehicle or outdoors, move to the
closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.

&&

LAT...LON 3280 8600 3281 8601 3294 8601 3311 8564
      3311 8559 3291 8560
TIME...MOT...LOC 1923Z 245DEG 49KT 3280 8615 

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

$$

17/KLAWS
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491 
WWUS54 KBMX 121930
SVSBMX

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

ALC123-122030-
/O.CON.KBMX.TO.W.0030.000000T0000Z-230112T2030Z/
Tallapoosa AL-
130 PM CST Thu Jan 12 2023

...TORNADO EMERGENCY FOR Alexander City and Wind Creek State Park...

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 230 PM CST FOR NORTHERN
TALLAPOOSA COUNTY...
    
At 129 PM CST, a confirmed large and destructive tornado was located
over Highway 9 and Highway 22, or near Equality, moving northeast at
55 mph.

TORNADO EMERGENCY for Alexander City and Wind Creek State Park. This 
is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Deadly tornado.

SOURCE...Weather spotters 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...
Alexander City, Dadeville, Jacksons' Gap, New Site, Hillabee Creek,
Northern Lake Martin, Wind Creek State Park, Eastern Lake Martin,
Western Lake Martin, Daviston, Horseshoe Bend National Military Park,
Eagle Creek and Horseshoe Bend.

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 an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid
windows. If in a mobile home, a vehicle or outdoors, move to the
closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.

&&

LAT...LON 3280 8600 3281 8601 3294 8601 3311 8564
      3311 8559 3291 8560
TIME...MOT...LOC 1929Z 245DEG 49KT 3284 8605 

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

$$

17/KLAWS
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153 
WWUS54 KBMX 121939
SVSBMX

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

ALC123-122030-
/O.CON.KBMX.TO.W.0030.000000T0000Z-230112T2030Z/
Tallapoosa AL-
139 PM CST Thu Jan 12 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 230 PM CST FOR NORTHERN
TALLAPOOSA COUNTY...
        
At 139 PM CST, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located over Northern Lake Martin, or near Alexander City, 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...
Alexander City, Dadeville, Jacksons' Gap, New Site, Northern Lake
Martin, Wind Creek State Park, Eastern Lake Martin, Daviston, Eagle
Creek, Horseshoe Bend and Horseshoe Bend National Military Park.

LAT...LON 3281 8596 3290 8601 3311 8559 3292 8560
      3282 8592
TIME...MOT...LOC 1939Z 245DEG 47KT 3289 8592 

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

$$

17/KLAWS
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664 
WWUS54 KBMX 121949
SVSBMX

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

ALC123-122030-
/O.CON.KBMX.TO.W.0030.000000T0000Z-230112T2030Z/
Tallapoosa AL-
149 PM CST Thu Jan 12 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 230 PM CST FOR
NORTHEASTERN TALLAPOOSA COUNTY...
        
At 148 PM CST, a confirmed tornado was located near Jacksons' Gap, or
near Dadeville, moving east at 55 mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado and ping pong 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...
Jacksons' Gap, Daviston, Horseshoe Bend, Horseshoe Bend National
Military Park and Eagle Creek.

LAT...LON 3288 8582 3293 8585 3305 8559 3292 8560
      3292 8561
TIME...MOT...LOC 1948Z 248DEG 49KT 3292 8578 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.50 IN

$$

17/KLAWS
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030 
WWUS54 KBMX 122004
SVSBMX

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

ALC123-122014-
/O.CAN.KBMX.TO.W.0030.000000T0000Z-230112T2030Z/
Tallapoosa AL-
204 PM CST Thu Jan 12 2023

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN TALLAPOOSA 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 600 PM CST for east central
Alabama.

LAT...LON 3288 8582 3293 8585 3305 8559 3292 8560
      3292 8561
TIME...MOT...LOC 2001Z 245DEG 49KT 3301 8554 

$$

17/KLAWS

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