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2025 [KBMX] BIRMINGHAM Tornado (TO) Warning (W) Number 29
Listing of Counties/Parishes/Zones Included in Product
RADAR Composite at Issuance Time
Storm Based Warning History
571
WFUS54 KBMX 160201
TORBMX
ALC021-037-117-160300-
/O.NEW.KBMX.TO.W.0029.250316T0201Z-250316T0300Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
901 PM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025
The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northeastern Chilton County in central Alabama...
Southeastern Shelby County in central Alabama...
Northwestern Coosa County in east central Alabama...
* Until 1000 PM CDT.
* At 901 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado
was located over Plecher, or 15 miles southwest of Clanton, 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...
Lomax, Jemison, Gap Of The Mountain, Thorsby, Shelby Shores,
Waxahatchee Creek, Highway 145 and CR 46, Clanton, Weogufka, Paint
Creek, Strickland Crossroads, I 65 Rest Area, Kelley Branch, Lay
Lake Dam, Unity, Marble Valley, Shelby, Spring Creek, Lay Lake, and
Stewartville.
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 3281 8657 3291 8681 3316 8654 3315 8648
3313 8646 3310 8649 3311 8631 3308 8620
TIME...MOT...LOC 0201Z 221DEG 48KT 3271 8683
TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
87/Grantham
006
WWUS54 KBMX 160214
SVSBMX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
914 PM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025
ALC021-037-117-160300-
/O.CON.KBMX.TO.W.0029.000000T0000Z-250316T0300Z/
Chilton AL-Shelby AL-Coosa AL-
914 PM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1000 PM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN CHILTON...SOUTHEASTERN SHELBY AND NORTHWESTERN COOSA
COUNTIES...
At 914 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Pooles
Crossroads, or near Clanton, moving northeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Lomax, Jemison, Gap Of The Mountain, Thorsby, Shelby Shores,
Waxahatchee Creek, Highway 145 and CR 46, Clanton, Weogufka, Paint
Creek, Strickland Crossroads, I 65 Rest Area, Kelley Branch, Lay Lake
Dam, Unity, Marble Valley, Shelby, Spring Creek, Lay Lake, and
Stewartville.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a
basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3281 8657 3291 8681 3316 8654 3315 8648
3313 8646 3310 8649 3311 8631 3308 8620
TIME...MOT...LOC 0214Z 225DEG 38KT 3281 8673
TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
87/Grantham
590
WWUS54 KBMX 160229
SVSBMX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
929 PM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025
ALC117-160238-
/O.CAN.KBMX.TO.W.0029.000000T0000Z-250316T0300Z/
Shelby AL-
929 PM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN SHELBY 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 300 AM CDT for central and
east central Alabama.
&&
LAT...LON 3282 8655 3298 8664 3304 8659 3302 8656
3302 8652 3306 8652 3307 8651 3309 8651
3310 8649 3310 8629 3308 8620
TIME...MOT...LOC 0228Z 235DEG 46KT 3288 8651
$$
ALC021-037-160300-
/O.CON.KBMX.TO.W.0029.000000T0000Z-250316T0300Z/
Chilton AL-Coosa AL-
929 PM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1000 PM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN CHILTON AND NORTHWESTERN COOSA COUNTIES...
At 928 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located over Mitchell Lake, or
near Clanton, moving northeast at 55 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Unity, Marble Valley, Waxahatchee Creek, Weogufka, Paint Creek, Lay
Lake, Strickland Crossroads, Lay Lake Dam, Stewartville, and Mitchell
Lake.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a
basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3282 8655 3298 8664 3304 8659 3302 8656
3302 8652 3306 8652 3307 8651 3309 8651
3310 8649 3310 8629 3308 8620
TIME...MOT...LOC 0228Z 235DEG 46KT 3288 8651
TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
87/Grantham
307
WWUS54 KBMX 160245
SVSBMX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
945 PM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025
ALC021-160254-
/O.CAN.KBMX.TO.W.0029.000000T0000Z-250316T0300Z/
Chilton AL-
945 PM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN CHILTON 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 300 AM CDT for east central
Alabama.
&&
LAT...LON 3294 8639 3298 8643 3310 8631 3310 8629
3308 8620
TIME...MOT...LOC 0244Z 233DEG 41KT 3298 8633
$$
ALC037-160300-
/O.CON.KBMX.TO.W.0029.000000T0000Z-250316T0300Z/
Coosa AL-
945 PM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1000 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN COOSA COUNTY...
At 944 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located over Unity, or over
Weogufka, moving northeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Unity, Weogufka, and Stewartville.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a
basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3294 8639 3298 8643 3310 8631 3310 8629
3308 8620
TIME...MOT...LOC 0244Z 233DEG 41KT 3298 8633
TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
87/Grantham
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571
WFUS54 KBMX 160201
TORBMX
ALC021-037-117-160300-
/O.NEW.KBMX.TO.W.0029.250316T0201Z-250316T0300Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
901 PM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025
The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northeastern Chilton County in central Alabama...
Southeastern Shelby County in central Alabama...
Northwestern Coosa County in east central Alabama...
* Until 1000 PM CDT.
* At 901 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado
was located over Plecher, or 15 miles southwest of Clanton, 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...
Lomax, Jemison, Gap Of The Mountain, Thorsby, Shelby Shores,
Waxahatchee Creek, Highway 145 and CR 46, Clanton, Weogufka, Paint
Creek, Strickland Crossroads, I 65 Rest Area, Kelley Branch, Lay
Lake Dam, Unity, Marble Valley, Shelby, Spring Creek, Lay Lake, and
Stewartville.
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 3281 8657 3291 8681 3316 8654 3315 8648
3313 8646 3310 8649 3311 8631 3308 8620
TIME...MOT...LOC 0201Z 221DEG 48KT 3271 8683
TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
87/Grantham
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006
WWUS54 KBMX 160214
SVSBMX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
914 PM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025
ALC021-037-117-160300-
/O.CON.KBMX.TO.W.0029.000000T0000Z-250316T0300Z/
Chilton AL-Shelby AL-Coosa AL-
914 PM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1000 PM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN CHILTON...SOUTHEASTERN SHELBY AND NORTHWESTERN COOSA
COUNTIES...
At 914 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Pooles
Crossroads, or near Clanton, moving northeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Lomax, Jemison, Gap Of The Mountain, Thorsby, Shelby Shores,
Waxahatchee Creek, Highway 145 and CR 46, Clanton, Weogufka, Paint
Creek, Strickland Crossroads, I 65 Rest Area, Kelley Branch, Lay Lake
Dam, Unity, Marble Valley, Shelby, Spring Creek, Lay Lake, and
Stewartville.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a
basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3281 8657 3291 8681 3316 8654 3315 8648
3313 8646 3310 8649 3311 8631 3308 8620
TIME...MOT...LOC 0214Z 225DEG 38KT 3281 8673
TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
87/Grantham
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590
WWUS54 KBMX 160229
SVSBMX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
929 PM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025
ALC117-160238-
/O.CAN.KBMX.TO.W.0029.000000T0000Z-250316T0300Z/
Shelby AL-
929 PM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN SHELBY 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 300 AM CDT for central and
east central Alabama.
&&
LAT...LON 3282 8655 3298 8664 3304 8659 3302 8656
3302 8652 3306 8652 3307 8651 3309 8651
3310 8649 3310 8629 3308 8620
TIME...MOT...LOC 0228Z 235DEG 46KT 3288 8651
$$
ALC021-037-160300-
/O.CON.KBMX.TO.W.0029.000000T0000Z-250316T0300Z/
Chilton AL-Coosa AL-
929 PM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1000 PM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN CHILTON AND NORTHWESTERN COOSA COUNTIES...
At 928 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located over Mitchell Lake, or
near Clanton, moving northeast at 55 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Unity, Marble Valley, Waxahatchee Creek, Weogufka, Paint Creek, Lay
Lake, Strickland Crossroads, Lay Lake Dam, Stewartville, and Mitchell
Lake.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a
basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3282 8655 3298 8664 3304 8659 3302 8656
3302 8652 3306 8652 3307 8651 3309 8651
3310 8649 3310 8629 3308 8620
TIME...MOT...LOC 0228Z 235DEG 46KT 3288 8651
TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
87/Grantham
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307
WWUS54 KBMX 160245
SVSBMX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
945 PM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025
ALC021-160254-
/O.CAN.KBMX.TO.W.0029.000000T0000Z-250316T0300Z/
Chilton AL-
945 PM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN CHILTON 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 300 AM CDT for east central
Alabama.
&&
LAT...LON 3294 8639 3298 8643 3310 8631 3310 8629
3308 8620
TIME...MOT...LOC 0244Z 233DEG 41KT 3298 8633
$$
ALC037-160300-
/O.CON.KBMX.TO.W.0029.000000T0000Z-250316T0300Z/
Coosa AL-
945 PM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1000 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN COOSA COUNTY...
At 944 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located over Unity, or over
Weogufka, moving northeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Unity, Weogufka, and Stewartville.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a
basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3294 8639 3298 8643 3310 8631 3310 8629
3308 8620
TIME...MOT...LOC 0244Z 233DEG 41KT 3298 8633
TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
87/Grantham
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