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2025 [KBMX] BIRMINGHAM Tornado (TO) Warning (W) Number 27
Listing of Counties/Parishes/Zones Included in Product
RADAR Composite at Issuance Time
Storm Based Warning History
289
WFUS54 KBMX 160138
TORBMX
ALC001-007-021-047-105-160230-
/O.NEW.KBMX.TO.W.0027.250316T0138Z-250316T0230Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
838 PM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025
The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northwestern Autauga County in central Alabama...
Southwestern Chilton County in central Alabama...
Northeastern Perry County in central Alabama...
Southeastern Bibb County in central Alabama...
Northeastern Dallas County in south central Alabama...
* Until 930 PM CDT.
* At 838 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 8 miles west of Paul M Grist State Park, or 9 miles
northwest of Valley Grande, moving northeast at 50 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...
Plecher, Lawley, Maplesville, Valley Grande, Radford, Stanton,
Parnell, Clanton, Paul M Grist State Park, Summerfield, Valley
Creek Junction, Plantersville, Talladega National Forest, Suttle,
Oakmulgee, Chilton County Motor Sports Park, Sprott, Isabella,
Barrett Creek, and Randolph.
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 3243 8704 3260 8730 3299 8692 3283 8659
TIME...MOT...LOC 0138Z 222DEG 43KT 3257 8713
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
87/Grantham
658
WWUS54 KBMX 160155
SVSBMX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
855 PM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025
ALC007-105-160205-
/O.CAN.KBMX.TO.W.0027.000000T0000Z-250316T0230Z/
Perry AL-Bibb AL-
855 PM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN PERRY AND SOUTHEASTERN BIBB
COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has weakened.
moved out of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been
cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 300 AM CDT for central and
south central Alabama.
&&
LAT...LON 3266 8704 3275 8702 3284 8693 3284 8688
3288 8688 3294 8682 3283 8659 3254 8692
TIME...MOT...LOC 0155Z 222DEG 52KT 3264 8690
$$
ALC001-021-047-160230-
/O.CON.KBMX.TO.W.0027.000000T0000Z-250316T0230Z/
Autauga AL-Chilton AL-Dallas AL-
855 PM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 930 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN AUTAUGA...SOUTHWESTERN CHILTON AND NORTHEASTERN DALLAS
COUNTIES...
At 855 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Parnell, or 9 miles northeast of Valley Grande, 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...
Valley Creek Junction, Plecher, Plantersville, Maplesville, Chilton
County Motor Sports Park, Stanton, Isabella, Parnell, Clanton, and
Pooles Crossroads.
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 3266 8704 3275 8702 3284 8693 3284 8688
3288 8688 3294 8682 3283 8659 3254 8692
TIME...MOT...LOC 0155Z 222DEG 52KT 3264 8690
TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
87/Grantham
649
WWUS54 KBMX 160200
SVSBMX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
900 PM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025
ALC001-047-160209-
/O.CAN.KBMX.TO.W.0027.000000T0000Z-250316T0230Z/
Autauga AL-Dallas AL-
900 PM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHWESTERN AUTAUGA AND NORTHEASTERN
DALLAS COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 300 AM CDT for central and
south central Alabama.
&&
LAT...LON 3266 8697 3268 8700 3293 8679 3283 8659
3266 8678
TIME...MOT...LOC 0159Z 220DEG 45KT 3268 8687
$$
ALC021-160230-
/O.CON.KBMX.TO.W.0027.000000T0000Z-250316T0230Z/
Chilton AL-
900 PM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 930 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN CHILTON COUNTY...
At 859 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located over Parnell, or 13 miles northeast of Valley Grande, moving
northeast 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...
Plecher, Maplesville, Chilton County Motor Sports Park, Stanton,
Isabella, Parnell, Clanton, and Pooles Crossroads.
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 3266 8697 3268 8700 3293 8679 3283 8659
3266 8678
TIME...MOT...LOC 0159Z 220DEG 45KT 3268 8687
TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
87/Grantham
894
WWUS54 KBMX 160207
SVSBMX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
907 PM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025
ALC021-160230-
/O.CON.KBMX.TO.W.0027.000000T0000Z-250316T0230Z/
Chilton AL-
907 PM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 930 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN CHILTON COUNTY...
At 907 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Pooles Crossroads, or 10 miles southwest of Clanton,
moving northeast at 45 mph.
This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may
be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes
will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes,
businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction
is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Isabella, Clanton, Maplesville, Chilton County Motor Sports Park, and
Pooles Crossroads.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW! Move
to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3269 8675 3279 8691 3292 8680 3293 8679
3283 8659
TIME...MOT...LOC 0207Z 222DEG 40KT 3276 8679
TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
87/Grantham
Permalink to 202503160138-KBMX-WFUS54-TORBMX
289
WFUS54 KBMX 160138
TORBMX
ALC001-007-021-047-105-160230-
/O.NEW.KBMX.TO.W.0027.250316T0138Z-250316T0230Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
838 PM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025
The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northwestern Autauga County in central Alabama...
Southwestern Chilton County in central Alabama...
Northeastern Perry County in central Alabama...
Southeastern Bibb County in central Alabama...
Northeastern Dallas County in south central Alabama...
* Until 930 PM CDT.
* At 838 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 8 miles west of Paul M Grist State Park, or 9 miles
northwest of Valley Grande, moving northeast at 50 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...
Plecher, Lawley, Maplesville, Valley Grande, Radford, Stanton,
Parnell, Clanton, Paul M Grist State Park, Summerfield, Valley
Creek Junction, Plantersville, Talladega National Forest, Suttle,
Oakmulgee, Chilton County Motor Sports Park, Sprott, Isabella,
Barrett Creek, and Randolph.
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 3243 8704 3260 8730 3299 8692 3283 8659
TIME...MOT...LOC 0138Z 222DEG 43KT 3257 8713
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
87/Grantham
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658
WWUS54 KBMX 160155
SVSBMX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
855 PM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025
ALC007-105-160205-
/O.CAN.KBMX.TO.W.0027.000000T0000Z-250316T0230Z/
Perry AL-Bibb AL-
855 PM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN PERRY AND SOUTHEASTERN BIBB
COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has weakened.
moved out of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been
cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 300 AM CDT for central and
south central Alabama.
&&
LAT...LON 3266 8704 3275 8702 3284 8693 3284 8688
3288 8688 3294 8682 3283 8659 3254 8692
TIME...MOT...LOC 0155Z 222DEG 52KT 3264 8690
$$
ALC001-021-047-160230-
/O.CON.KBMX.TO.W.0027.000000T0000Z-250316T0230Z/
Autauga AL-Chilton AL-Dallas AL-
855 PM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 930 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN AUTAUGA...SOUTHWESTERN CHILTON AND NORTHEASTERN DALLAS
COUNTIES...
At 855 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Parnell, or 9 miles northeast of Valley Grande, 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...
Valley Creek Junction, Plecher, Plantersville, Maplesville, Chilton
County Motor Sports Park, Stanton, Isabella, Parnell, Clanton, and
Pooles Crossroads.
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 3266 8704 3275 8702 3284 8693 3284 8688
3288 8688 3294 8682 3283 8659 3254 8692
TIME...MOT...LOC 0155Z 222DEG 52KT 3264 8690
TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
87/Grantham
Permalink to 202503160200-KBMX-WWUS54-SVSBMX
649
WWUS54 KBMX 160200
SVSBMX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
900 PM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025
ALC001-047-160209-
/O.CAN.KBMX.TO.W.0027.000000T0000Z-250316T0230Z/
Autauga AL-Dallas AL-
900 PM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHWESTERN AUTAUGA AND NORTHEASTERN
DALLAS COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 300 AM CDT for central and
south central Alabama.
&&
LAT...LON 3266 8697 3268 8700 3293 8679 3283 8659
3266 8678
TIME...MOT...LOC 0159Z 220DEG 45KT 3268 8687
$$
ALC021-160230-
/O.CON.KBMX.TO.W.0027.000000T0000Z-250316T0230Z/
Chilton AL-
900 PM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 930 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN CHILTON COUNTY...
At 859 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located over Parnell, or 13 miles northeast of Valley Grande, moving
northeast 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...
Plecher, Maplesville, Chilton County Motor Sports Park, Stanton,
Isabella, Parnell, Clanton, and Pooles Crossroads.
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 3266 8697 3268 8700 3293 8679 3283 8659
3266 8678
TIME...MOT...LOC 0159Z 220DEG 45KT 3268 8687
TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
87/Grantham
Permalink to 202503160207-KBMX-WWUS54-SVSBMX
894
WWUS54 KBMX 160207
SVSBMX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
907 PM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025
ALC021-160230-
/O.CON.KBMX.TO.W.0027.000000T0000Z-250316T0230Z/
Chilton AL-
907 PM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 930 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN CHILTON COUNTY...
At 907 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Pooles Crossroads, or 10 miles southwest of Clanton,
moving northeast at 45 mph.
This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may
be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes
will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes,
businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction
is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Isabella, Clanton, Maplesville, Chilton County Motor Sports Park, and
Pooles Crossroads.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW! Move
to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3269 8675 3279 8691 3292 8680 3293 8679
3283 8659
TIME...MOT...LOC 0207Z 222DEG 40KT 3276 8679
TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
87/Grantham
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