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2021 [KBMX] BIRMINGHAM Tornado (TO) Warning (W) Number 46

Listing of Counties/Parishes/Zones Included in Product

RADAR Composite at Issuance Time

Storm Based Warning History

362 
WFUS54 KBMX 251753
TORBMX
ALC073-117-251900-
/O.NEW.KBMX.TO.W.0046.210325T1753Z-210325T1900Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
1253 PM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021

The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Shelby County in central Alabama...
  Southeastern Jefferson County in central Alabama...

* Until 200 PM CDT.
    
* At 1253 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
  tornado was located over West Blocton, or 10 miles north of
  Centreville, moving northeast at 45 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...
  Southern Birmingham, Hoover, Vestavia Hills, Alabaster, Bessemer,
  Homewood, Pelham, Mountain Brook, Trussville, Helena, Irondale,
  Leeds, Moody, Chelsea, Childersburg, Wilsonville, Indian Springs
  Village, Vincent, Harpersville and Westover.

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 3362 8655 3356 8655 3355 8648 3350 8648
      3350 8638 3339 8638 3336 8634 3334 8637
      3329 8636 3327 8640 3328 8643 3326 8643
      3311 8697 3316 8697 3317 8703 3325 8703
      3325 8706 3328 8707 3329 8711 3368 8653
TIME...MOT...LOC 1753Z 243DEG 38KT 3313 8716 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN

$$

17/KLAWS
635 
WWUS54 KBMX 251758
SVSBMX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
1258 PM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021

ALC073-117-251900-
/O.CON.KBMX.TO.W.0046.000000T0000Z-210325T1900Z/
Shelby AL-Jefferson AL-
1258 PM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 200 PM CDT FOR SHELBY
AND SOUTHEASTERN JEFFERSON COUNTIES...
        
At 1258 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located over West Blocton, or
12 miles north of Centreville, 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...
Southern Birmingham, Hoover, Vestavia Hills, Alabaster, Bessemer,
Homewood, Pelham, Mountain Brook, Trussville, Helena, Irondale,
Leeds, Moody, Chelsea, Childersburg, Wilsonville, Indian Springs
Village, Vincent, Harpersville and Westover.

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 3362 8655 3356 8655 3355 8648 3350 8648
      3350 8638 3339 8638 3336 8634 3334 8637
      3329 8636 3327 8640 3328 8643 3326 8643
      3311 8697 3316 8697 3317 8703 3325 8703
      3325 8706 3328 8707 3329 8711 3368 8653
TIME...MOT...LOC 1758Z 243DEG 38KT 3316 8710 

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

$$

17/KLAWS
106 
WWUS54 KBMX 251809
SVSBMX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
109 PM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021

ALC073-117-251900-
/O.CON.KBMX.TO.W.0046.000000T0000Z-210325T1900Z/
Shelby AL-Jefferson AL-
109 PM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 200 PM CDT FOR SHELBY
AND SOUTHEASTERN JEFFERSON COUNTIES...
        
At 108 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Tannehill
Ironworks State Park, or 11 miles northwest of Montevallo, moving
northeast at 40 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...
Southeastern Birmingham, Hoover, Vestavia Hills, Alabaster, Bessemer,
Homewood, Pelham, Mountain Brook, Trussville, Helena, Irondale,
Leeds, Moody, Chelsea, Childersburg, Wilsonville, Indian Springs
Village, Vincent, Harpersville and Westover.

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 3362 8655 3356 8655 3355 8648 3350 8648
      3350 8638 3339 8638 3336 8634 3334 8637
      3329 8636 3327 8640 3328 8643 3326 8643
      3314 8696 3314 8697 3316 8697 3317 8703
      3325 8703 3325 8706 3368 8653
TIME...MOT...LOC 1808Z 241DEG 36KT 3320 8701 

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

$$

17/KLAWS
577 
WWUS54 KBMX 251819
SVSBMX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
119 PM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021

ALC073-117-251900-
/O.CON.KBMX.TO.W.0046.000000T0000Z-210325T1900Z/
Shelby AL-Jefferson AL-
119 PM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 200 PM CDT FOR CENTRAL
SHELBY AND SOUTHEASTERN JEFFERSON COUNTIES...
    
At 119 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Helena, moving northeast at 40 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...
Southeastern Birmingham, Hoover, Vestavia Hills, Alabaster, Bessemer,
Homewood, Pelham, Mountain Brook, Trussville, Helena, Irondale,
Leeds, Moody, Chelsea, Wilsonville, Indian Springs Village, Vincent,
Harpersville, Westover and Shops of Grand River.

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 3362 8655 3356 8655 3355 8648 3350 8648
      3350 8638 3339 8638 3336 8634 3334 8637
      3329 8636 3328 8643 3317 8692 3320 8696
      3324 8699 3331 8699 3368 8653
TIME...MOT...LOC 1819Z 237DEG 35KT 3326 8691 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN

$$

17/KLAWS
526 
WWUS54 KBMX 251820
SVSBMX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
120 PM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021

ALC073-117-251900-
/O.CON.KBMX.TO.W.0046.000000T0000Z-210325T1900Z/
Shelby AL-Jefferson AL-
120 PM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 200 PM CDT FOR CENTRAL
SHELBY AND SOUTHEASTERN JEFFERSON COUNTIES...
        
At 120 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Helena, moving
northeast at 40 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...
Southeastern Birmingham, Hoover, Vestavia Hills, Alabaster, Bessemer,
Homewood, Pelham, Mountain Brook, Trussville, Helena, Irondale,
Leeds, Moody, Chelsea, Wilsonville, Indian Springs Village, Vincent,
Harpersville, Westover and Shops of Grand River.

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 3362 8655 3356 8655 3355 8648 3350 8648
      3350 8638 3339 8638 3336 8634 3334 8637
      3329 8636 3328 8643 3318 8690 3320 8696
      3324 8699 3331 8699 3368 8653
TIME...MOT...LOC 1820Z 237DEG 35KT 3326 8690 

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

$$

17/KLAWS
853 
WWUS54 KBMX 251830
SVSBMX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
130 PM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021

ALC073-117-251900-
/O.CON.KBMX.TO.W.0046.000000T0000Z-210325T1900Z/
Shelby AL-Jefferson AL-
130 PM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 200 PM CDT FOR NORTHERN
SHELBY AND SOUTHEASTERN JEFFERSON COUNTIES...
        
At 130 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located over Oak Mountain
Amphitheater, or over Pelham, 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...
Hoover, Vestavia Hills, Alabaster, Pelham, Mountain Brook,
Trussville, Helena, Irondale, Leeds, Moody, Chelsea, Indian Springs
Village, Vincent, Harpersville, Westover, Shops of Grand River, Oak
Mountain State Park, Vandiver, Barber Motorsports Park and Oak
Mountain Amphitheater.

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 3362 8655 3356 8655 3355 8648 3350 8648
      3350 8638 3339 8638 3336 8634 3334 8637
      3326 8681 3328 8688 3331 8689 3335 8688
      3368 8653
TIME...MOT...LOC 1830Z 239DEG 41KT 3332 8679 

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

$$

17/KLAWS
843 
WWUS54 KBMX 251833
SVSBMX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
133 PM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021

ALC073-117-251900-
/O.CON.KBMX.TO.W.0046.000000T0000Z-210325T1900Z/
Shelby AL-Jefferson AL-
133 PM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 200 PM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN SHELBY AND SOUTHEASTERN JEFFERSON COUNTIES...
        
At 133 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located over Oak Mountain Amphitheater, or over Pelham, 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...
Hoover, Vestavia Hills, Pelham, Trussville, Irondale, Leeds, Moody,
Chelsea, Indian Springs Village, Vincent, Harpersville, Westover,
Shops of Grand River, Oak Mountain State Park, Vandiver, Barber
Motorsports Park, Oak Mountain Amphitheater, Greystone, Highland
Lakes and Cahaba Heights.

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 3362 8655 3356 8655 3355 8648 3350 8648
      3350 8638 3339 8638 3336 8634 3334 8637
      3330 8677 3331 8680 3333 8682 3336 8682
      3368 8653
TIME...MOT...LOC 1833Z 237DEG 37KT 3334 8677 

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

$$

17/KLAWS
629 
WWUS54 KBMX 251837
SVSBMX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
137 PM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021

ALC073-117-251900-
/O.CON.KBMX.TO.W.0046.000000T0000Z-210325T1900Z/
Shelby AL-Jefferson AL-
137 PM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...TORNADO EMERGENCY FOR SHELBY COUNTY...

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 200 PM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN SHELBY AND EAST CENTRAL JEFFERSON COUNTIES...
        
At 136 PM CDT, a confirmed large and destructive tornado was located
over Indian Springs Village, or near Hoover, moving northeast at 45
mph.

TORNADO EMERGENCY for Hwy 280 Lee Branch. This is a PARTICULARLY 
DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Deadly 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...
Hoover, Vestavia Hills, Trussville, Leeds, Moody, Chelsea, Indian
Springs Village, Vincent, Harpersville, Westover, Shops of Grand
River, Oak Mountain State Park, Vandiver, Barber Motorsports Park,
Greystone, Highland Lakes, Fowler Lake, Lake Purdy, Brook Highland
and Meadowbrook.

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 3362 8655 3356 8655 3355 8648 3350 8648
      3350 8638 3339 8638 3336 8634 3334 8637
      3331 8673 3332 8676 3335 8678 3338 8677
      3368 8653
TIME...MOT...LOC 1836Z 237DEG 37KT 3336 8673 

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

$$

17/KLAWS
019 
WWUS54 KBMX 251848
SVSBMX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
148 PM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021

ALC073-117-251900-
/O.CON.KBMX.TO.W.0046.000000T0000Z-210325T1900Z/
Shelby AL-Jefferson AL-
148 PM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...TORNADO EMERGENCY FOR SHELBY COUNTY...

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 200 PM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN SHELBY AND EAST CENTRAL JEFFERSON COUNTIES...
        
At 147 PM CDT, a confirmed large and destructive tornado was located
over Mount Laurel, or near Chelsea, moving northeast at 45 mph.

TORNADO EMERGENCY for Hwy 280 and 119. This is a PARTICULARLY 
DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Deadly 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...
Vestavia Hills, Trussville, Leeds, Moody, Chelsea, Vincent, Highland
Lakes, Shops of Grand River, Fowler Lake, Vandiver, Barber
Motorsports Park, Lake Purdy, Brook Highland, Greystone, Meadowbrook,
Mount Laurel, Oak Mountain State Park, Grants Mill Road Bridge,
Sterrett and Shoal Creek.

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 3362 8655 3356 8655 3355 8648 3350 8648
      3350 8638 3339 8638 3335 8663 3337 8668
      3339 8670 3345 8671 3368 8653
TIME...MOT...LOC 1847Z 243DEG 38KT 3342 8660 

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

$$

17/KLAWS
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362 
WFUS54 KBMX 251753
TORBMX
ALC073-117-251900-
/O.NEW.KBMX.TO.W.0046.210325T1753Z-210325T1900Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
1253 PM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021

The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Shelby County in central Alabama...
  Southeastern Jefferson County in central Alabama...

* Until 200 PM CDT.
    
* At 1253 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
  tornado was located over West Blocton, or 10 miles north of
  Centreville, moving northeast at 45 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...
  Southern Birmingham, Hoover, Vestavia Hills, Alabaster, Bessemer,
  Homewood, Pelham, Mountain Brook, Trussville, Helena, Irondale,
  Leeds, Moody, Chelsea, Childersburg, Wilsonville, Indian Springs
  Village, Vincent, Harpersville and Westover.

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 3362 8655 3356 8655 3355 8648 3350 8648
      3350 8638 3339 8638 3336 8634 3334 8637
      3329 8636 3327 8640 3328 8643 3326 8643
      3311 8697 3316 8697 3317 8703 3325 8703
      3325 8706 3328 8707 3329 8711 3368 8653
TIME...MOT...LOC 1753Z 243DEG 38KT 3313 8716 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN

$$

17/KLAWS
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635 
WWUS54 KBMX 251758
SVSBMX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
1258 PM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021

ALC073-117-251900-
/O.CON.KBMX.TO.W.0046.000000T0000Z-210325T1900Z/
Shelby AL-Jefferson AL-
1258 PM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 200 PM CDT FOR SHELBY
AND SOUTHEASTERN JEFFERSON COUNTIES...
        
At 1258 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located over West Blocton, or
12 miles north of Centreville, 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...
Southern Birmingham, Hoover, Vestavia Hills, Alabaster, Bessemer,
Homewood, Pelham, Mountain Brook, Trussville, Helena, Irondale,
Leeds, Moody, Chelsea, Childersburg, Wilsonville, Indian Springs
Village, Vincent, Harpersville and Westover.

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 3362 8655 3356 8655 3355 8648 3350 8648
      3350 8638 3339 8638 3336 8634 3334 8637
      3329 8636 3327 8640 3328 8643 3326 8643
      3311 8697 3316 8697 3317 8703 3325 8703
      3325 8706 3328 8707 3329 8711 3368 8653
TIME...MOT...LOC 1758Z 243DEG 38KT 3316 8710 

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

$$

17/KLAWS
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106 
WWUS54 KBMX 251809
SVSBMX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
109 PM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021

ALC073-117-251900-
/O.CON.KBMX.TO.W.0046.000000T0000Z-210325T1900Z/
Shelby AL-Jefferson AL-
109 PM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 200 PM CDT FOR SHELBY
AND SOUTHEASTERN JEFFERSON COUNTIES...
        
At 108 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Tannehill
Ironworks State Park, or 11 miles northwest of Montevallo, moving
northeast at 40 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...
Southeastern Birmingham, Hoover, Vestavia Hills, Alabaster, Bessemer,
Homewood, Pelham, Mountain Brook, Trussville, Helena, Irondale,
Leeds, Moody, Chelsea, Childersburg, Wilsonville, Indian Springs
Village, Vincent, Harpersville and Westover.

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 3362 8655 3356 8655 3355 8648 3350 8648
      3350 8638 3339 8638 3336 8634 3334 8637
      3329 8636 3327 8640 3328 8643 3326 8643
      3314 8696 3314 8697 3316 8697 3317 8703
      3325 8703 3325 8706 3368 8653
TIME...MOT...LOC 1808Z 241DEG 36KT 3320 8701 

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

$$

17/KLAWS
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577 
WWUS54 KBMX 251819
SVSBMX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
119 PM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021

ALC073-117-251900-
/O.CON.KBMX.TO.W.0046.000000T0000Z-210325T1900Z/
Shelby AL-Jefferson AL-
119 PM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 200 PM CDT FOR CENTRAL
SHELBY AND SOUTHEASTERN JEFFERSON COUNTIES...
    
At 119 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Helena, moving northeast at 40 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...
Southeastern Birmingham, Hoover, Vestavia Hills, Alabaster, Bessemer,
Homewood, Pelham, Mountain Brook, Trussville, Helena, Irondale,
Leeds, Moody, Chelsea, Wilsonville, Indian Springs Village, Vincent,
Harpersville, Westover and Shops of Grand River.

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 3362 8655 3356 8655 3355 8648 3350 8648
      3350 8638 3339 8638 3336 8634 3334 8637
      3329 8636 3328 8643 3317 8692 3320 8696
      3324 8699 3331 8699 3368 8653
TIME...MOT...LOC 1819Z 237DEG 35KT 3326 8691 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN

$$

17/KLAWS
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526 
WWUS54 KBMX 251820
SVSBMX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
120 PM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021

ALC073-117-251900-
/O.CON.KBMX.TO.W.0046.000000T0000Z-210325T1900Z/
Shelby AL-Jefferson AL-
120 PM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 200 PM CDT FOR CENTRAL
SHELBY AND SOUTHEASTERN JEFFERSON COUNTIES...
        
At 120 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Helena, moving
northeast at 40 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...
Southeastern Birmingham, Hoover, Vestavia Hills, Alabaster, Bessemer,
Homewood, Pelham, Mountain Brook, Trussville, Helena, Irondale,
Leeds, Moody, Chelsea, Wilsonville, Indian Springs Village, Vincent,
Harpersville, Westover and Shops of Grand River.

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 3362 8655 3356 8655 3355 8648 3350 8648
      3350 8638 3339 8638 3336 8634 3334 8637
      3329 8636 3328 8643 3318 8690 3320 8696
      3324 8699 3331 8699 3368 8653
TIME...MOT...LOC 1820Z 237DEG 35KT 3326 8690 

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

$$

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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
130 PM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021

ALC073-117-251900-
/O.CON.KBMX.TO.W.0046.000000T0000Z-210325T1900Z/
Shelby AL-Jefferson AL-
130 PM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 200 PM CDT FOR NORTHERN
SHELBY AND SOUTHEASTERN JEFFERSON COUNTIES...
        
At 130 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located over Oak Mountain
Amphitheater, or over Pelham, 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...
Hoover, Vestavia Hills, Alabaster, Pelham, Mountain Brook,
Trussville, Helena, Irondale, Leeds, Moody, Chelsea, Indian Springs
Village, Vincent, Harpersville, Westover, Shops of Grand River, Oak
Mountain State Park, Vandiver, Barber Motorsports Park and Oak
Mountain Amphitheater.

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 3362 8655 3356 8655 3355 8648 3350 8648
      3350 8638 3339 8638 3336 8634 3334 8637
      3326 8681 3328 8688 3331 8689 3335 8688
      3368 8653
TIME...MOT...LOC 1830Z 239DEG 41KT 3332 8679 

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

$$

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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
133 PM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021

ALC073-117-251900-
/O.CON.KBMX.TO.W.0046.000000T0000Z-210325T1900Z/
Shelby AL-Jefferson AL-
133 PM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 200 PM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN SHELBY AND SOUTHEASTERN JEFFERSON COUNTIES...
        
At 133 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located over Oak Mountain Amphitheater, or over Pelham, 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...
Hoover, Vestavia Hills, Pelham, Trussville, Irondale, Leeds, Moody,
Chelsea, Indian Springs Village, Vincent, Harpersville, Westover,
Shops of Grand River, Oak Mountain State Park, Vandiver, Barber
Motorsports Park, Oak Mountain Amphitheater, Greystone, Highland
Lakes and Cahaba Heights.

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 3362 8655 3356 8655 3355 8648 3350 8648
      3350 8638 3339 8638 3336 8634 3334 8637
      3330 8677 3331 8680 3333 8682 3336 8682
      3368 8653
TIME...MOT...LOC 1833Z 237DEG 37KT 3334 8677 

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

$$

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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
137 PM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021

ALC073-117-251900-
/O.CON.KBMX.TO.W.0046.000000T0000Z-210325T1900Z/
Shelby AL-Jefferson AL-
137 PM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...TORNADO EMERGENCY FOR SHELBY COUNTY...

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 200 PM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN SHELBY AND EAST CENTRAL JEFFERSON COUNTIES...
        
At 136 PM CDT, a confirmed large and destructive tornado was located
over Indian Springs Village, or near Hoover, moving northeast at 45
mph.

TORNADO EMERGENCY for Hwy 280 Lee Branch. This is a PARTICULARLY 
DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Deadly 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...
Hoover, Vestavia Hills, Trussville, Leeds, Moody, Chelsea, Indian
Springs Village, Vincent, Harpersville, Westover, Shops of Grand
River, Oak Mountain State Park, Vandiver, Barber Motorsports Park,
Greystone, Highland Lakes, Fowler Lake, Lake Purdy, Brook Highland
and Meadowbrook.

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 3362 8655 3356 8655 3355 8648 3350 8648
      3350 8638 3339 8638 3336 8634 3334 8637
      3331 8673 3332 8676 3335 8678 3338 8677
      3368 8653
TIME...MOT...LOC 1836Z 237DEG 37KT 3336 8673 

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

$$

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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
148 PM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021

ALC073-117-251900-
/O.CON.KBMX.TO.W.0046.000000T0000Z-210325T1900Z/
Shelby AL-Jefferson AL-
148 PM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...TORNADO EMERGENCY FOR SHELBY COUNTY...

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 200 PM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN SHELBY AND EAST CENTRAL JEFFERSON COUNTIES...
        
At 147 PM CDT, a confirmed large and destructive tornado was located
over Mount Laurel, or near Chelsea, moving northeast at 45 mph.

TORNADO EMERGENCY for Hwy 280 and 119. This is a PARTICULARLY 
DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Deadly 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...
Vestavia Hills, Trussville, Leeds, Moody, Chelsea, Vincent, Highland
Lakes, Shops of Grand River, Fowler Lake, Vandiver, Barber
Motorsports Park, Lake Purdy, Brook Highland, Greystone, Meadowbrook,
Mount Laurel, Oak Mountain State Park, Grants Mill Road Bridge,
Sterrett and Shoal Creek.

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 3362 8655 3356 8655 3355 8648 3350 8648
      3350 8638 3339 8638 3335 8663 3337 8668
      3339 8670 3345 8671 3368 8653
TIME...MOT...LOC 1847Z 243DEG 38KT 3342 8660 

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

$$

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