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2017 [KBMX] BIRMINGHAM Tornado (TO) Warning (W) Number 46

Listing of Counties/Parishes/Zones Included in Product

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Storm Based Warning History

518 
WFUS54 KBMX 312112
TORBMX
ALC057-312200-
/O.NEW.KBMX.TO.W.0046.170831T2112Z-170831T2200Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
412 PM CDT THU AUG 31 2017

The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Northwestern Fayette County in west central Alabama...

* Until 500 PM CDT
    
* At 412 PM CDT, a tornado producing storm was located near Belk, or
  near Fayette, moving northeast at 35 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...
  Winfield, Glen Allen, Hubbertville and Bazemore. 

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 3392 8784 3391 8764 3387 8764 3387 8763
      3373 8775 3379 8792
TIME...MOT...LOC 2112Z 205DEG 32KT 3367 8788 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...<.75IN

$$

32/Davis
051 
WWUS54 KBMX 312119
SVSBMX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
419 PM CDT THU AUG 31 2017

ALC057-312200-
/O.CON.KBMX.TO.W.0046.000000T0000Z-170831T2200Z/
Fayette AL-
419 PM CDT THU AUG 31 2017

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 500 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN FAYETTE COUNTY...
        
At 418 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located over Fayette, moving northeast at 35 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...
Winfield, Glen Allen, Hubbertville and Bazemore. 

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 3392 8784 3391 8764 3387 8764 3387 8763
      3373 8775 3379 8792
TIME...MOT...LOC 2118Z 205DEG 32KT 3373 8785 

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

$$

32/Davis
448 
WWUS54 KBMX 312132
SVSBMX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
432 PM CDT THU AUG 31 2017

ALC057-312200-
/O.CON.KBMX.TO.W.0046.000000T0000Z-170831T2200Z/
Fayette AL-
432 PM CDT THU AUG 31 2017

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 500 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN FAYETTE COUNTY...
        
At 432 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Glen Allen, or near Winfield, moving northeast at 35
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...
Winfield, Glen Allen, Hubbertville and Bazemore. 

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 3392 8784 3391 8764 3387 8768 3381 8773
      3384 8789
TIME...MOT...LOC 2132Z 205DEG 32KT 3385 8778 

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

$$

32/Davis
964 
WWUS54 KBMX 312142
SVSBMX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
442 PM CDT THU AUG 31 2017

ALC057-312151-
/O.CAN.KBMX.TO.W.0046.000000T0000Z-170831T2200Z/
Fayette AL-
442 PM CDT THU AUG 31 2017

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHWESTERN FAYETTE 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 800 PM CDT for northwestern
and west central Alabama.

Remember, a Tornado Warning still remains in effect for central and 
eastern portions of Fayette County until 515 PM CDT.

LAT...LON 3392 8784 3391 8764 3387 8768 3381 8773
      3384 8789
TIME...MOT...LOC 2139Z 205DEG 32KT 3392 8774 

$$

32/Davis
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518 
WFUS54 KBMX 312112
TORBMX
ALC057-312200-
/O.NEW.KBMX.TO.W.0046.170831T2112Z-170831T2200Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
412 PM CDT THU AUG 31 2017

The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Northwestern Fayette County in west central Alabama...

* Until 500 PM CDT
    
* At 412 PM CDT, a tornado producing storm was located near Belk, or
  near Fayette, moving northeast at 35 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...
  Winfield, Glen Allen, Hubbertville and Bazemore. 

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 3392 8784 3391 8764 3387 8764 3387 8763
      3373 8775 3379 8792
TIME...MOT...LOC 2112Z 205DEG 32KT 3367 8788 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...<.75IN

$$

32/Davis
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051 
WWUS54 KBMX 312119
SVSBMX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
419 PM CDT THU AUG 31 2017

ALC057-312200-
/O.CON.KBMX.TO.W.0046.000000T0000Z-170831T2200Z/
Fayette AL-
419 PM CDT THU AUG 31 2017

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 500 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN FAYETTE COUNTY...
        
At 418 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located over Fayette, moving northeast at 35 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...
Winfield, Glen Allen, Hubbertville and Bazemore. 

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 3392 8784 3391 8764 3387 8764 3387 8763
      3373 8775 3379 8792
TIME...MOT...LOC 2118Z 205DEG 32KT 3373 8785 

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

$$

32/Davis
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448 
WWUS54 KBMX 312132
SVSBMX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
432 PM CDT THU AUG 31 2017

ALC057-312200-
/O.CON.KBMX.TO.W.0046.000000T0000Z-170831T2200Z/
Fayette AL-
432 PM CDT THU AUG 31 2017

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 500 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN FAYETTE COUNTY...
        
At 432 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Glen Allen, or near Winfield, moving northeast at 35
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...
Winfield, Glen Allen, Hubbertville and Bazemore. 

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 3392 8784 3391 8764 3387 8768 3381 8773
      3384 8789
TIME...MOT...LOC 2132Z 205DEG 32KT 3385 8778 

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

$$

32/Davis
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964 
WWUS54 KBMX 312142
SVSBMX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
442 PM CDT THU AUG 31 2017

ALC057-312151-
/O.CAN.KBMX.TO.W.0046.000000T0000Z-170831T2200Z/
Fayette AL-
442 PM CDT THU AUG 31 2017

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHWESTERN FAYETTE 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 800 PM CDT for northwestern
and west central Alabama.

Remember, a Tornado Warning still remains in effect for central and 
eastern portions of Fayette County until 515 PM CDT.

LAT...LON 3392 8784 3391 8764 3387 8768 3381 8773
      3384 8789
TIME...MOT...LOC 2139Z 205DEG 32KT 3392 8774 

$$

32/Davis

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