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2021 [KBMX] BIRMINGHAM Tornado (TO) Warning (W) Number 89
Listing of Counties/Parishes/Zones Included in Product
RADAR Composite at Issuance Time
Storm Based Warning History
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WFUS54 KBMX 300401
TORBMX
ALC021-117-300445-
/O.NEW.KBMX.TO.W.0089.211230T0401Z-211230T0445Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
1001 PM CST Wed Dec 29 2021
The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
North central Chilton County in central Alabama...
Southeastern Shelby County in central Alabama...
* Until 1045 PM CST.
* At 1001 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
tornado was located over Calera, moving east at 30 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...
Calera, Columbiana, Lay Lake, Shelby, Minooka Park, Beeswax Creek
Park, Alabama 4H Center, Waxahatchee Creek, Highway 145 and CR 46,
Spring Creek, Kelley Branch and Shelby Shores.
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 3312 8648 3309 8651 3307 8651 3306 8652
3300 8652 3301 8683 3313 8682 3320 8649
3317 8650 3317 8649 3315 8648 3312 8646
TIME...MOT...LOC 0401Z 263DEG 27KT 3306 8678
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
40/Sizemore043
WWUS54 KBMX 300407
SVSBMX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
1007 PM CST Wed Dec 29 2021
ALC021-117-300445-
/O.CON.KBMX.TO.W.0089.000000T0000Z-211230T0445Z/
Chilton AL-Shelby AL-
1007 PM CST Wed Dec 29 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1045 PM CST FOR NORTH
CENTRAL CHILTON AND SOUTHEASTERN SHELBY COUNTIES...
At 1007 PM CST, a confirmed tornado was located near Calera, moving
east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Calera, Columbiana, Lay Lake, Shelby, Alabama 4H Center, Highway 145
and CR 46, Spring Creek, Kelley Branch and Shelby Shores.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a
basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3312 8648 3309 8651 3307 8651 3306 8652
3302 8652 3302 8675 3311 8675 3317 8650
3317 8649 3315 8648 3312 8646
TIME...MOT...LOC 0407Z 263DEG 27KT 3307 8672
TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
40/Sizemore182
WWUS54 KBMX 300412
SVSBMX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
1012 PM CST Wed Dec 29 2021
ALC021-117-300445-
/O.CON.KBMX.TO.W.0089.000000T0000Z-211230T0445Z/
Chilton AL-Shelby AL-
1012 PM CST Wed Dec 29 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1045 PM CST FOR
NORTHEASTERN CHILTON AND SOUTHEASTERN SHELBY COUNTIES...
At 1012 PM CST, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Calera, moving east 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...
Lay Lake, Shelby, Highway 145 and CR 46, Spring Creek, Kelley Branch
and Shelby Shores.
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 3312 8648 3309 8651 3307 8651 3306 8652
3302 8652 3302 8670 3310 8670 3316 8648
3315 8648 3312 8646
TIME...MOT...LOC 0412Z 268DEG 29KT 3306 8666
TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
40/Sizemore999
WWUS54 KBMX 300424
SVSBMX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
1024 PM CST Wed Dec 29 2021
ALC021-300434-
/O.CAN.KBMX.TO.W.0089.000000T0000Z-211230T0445Z/
Chilton AL-
1024 PM CST Wed Dec 29 2021
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN CHILTON COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 400 AM CST for central and
east central Alabama.
LAT...LON 3312 8648 3309 8651 3307 8651 3306 8652
3302 8652 3303 8654 3302 8657 3306 8660
3306 8661 3313 8659 3315 8648 3312 8646
TIME...MOT...LOC 0424Z 268DEG 36KT 3308 8650
$$
ALC117-300445-
/O.CON.KBMX.TO.W.0089.000000T0000Z-211230T0445Z/
Shelby AL-
1024 PM CST Wed Dec 29 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1045 PM CST FOR
SOUTHEASTERN SHELBY COUNTY...
At 1024 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Lay Lake, or near Talladega Springs, moving east at
40 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
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...
Lay Lake, Shelby, Highway 145 and CR 46, Spring Creek, Kelley Branch
and Shelby Shores.
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 3312 8648 3309 8651 3307 8651 3306 8652
3302 8652 3303 8654 3302 8657 3306 8660
3306 8661 3313 8659 3315 8648 3312 8646
TIME...MOT...LOC 0424Z 268DEG 36KT 3308 8650
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
40/Sizemore154
WWUS54 KBMX 300433
SVSBMX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
1033 PM CST Wed Dec 29 2021
ALC117-300443-
/O.CAN.KBMX.TO.W.0089.000000T0000Z-211230T0445Z/
Shelby AL-
1033 PM CST Wed Dec 29 2021
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN SHELBY COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 400 AM CST for central and
east central Alabama.
To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
Birmingham.
LAT...LON 3312 8648 3309 8651 3307 8651 3306 8652
3302 8652 3303 8654 3302 8657 3306 8660
3306 8661 3313 8659 3315 8648 3312 8646
TIME...MOT...LOC 0432Z 263DEG 27KT 3309 8642
$$
40/SizemorePermalink to 202112300401-KBMX-WFUS54-TORBMX
220
WFUS54 KBMX 300401
TORBMX
ALC021-117-300445-
/O.NEW.KBMX.TO.W.0089.211230T0401Z-211230T0445Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
1001 PM CST Wed Dec 29 2021
The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
North central Chilton County in central Alabama...
Southeastern Shelby County in central Alabama...
* Until 1045 PM CST.
* At 1001 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
tornado was located over Calera, moving east at 30 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...
Calera, Columbiana, Lay Lake, Shelby, Minooka Park, Beeswax Creek
Park, Alabama 4H Center, Waxahatchee Creek, Highway 145 and CR 46,
Spring Creek, Kelley Branch and Shelby Shores.
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 3312 8648 3309 8651 3307 8651 3306 8652
3300 8652 3301 8683 3313 8682 3320 8649
3317 8650 3317 8649 3315 8648 3312 8646
TIME...MOT...LOC 0401Z 263DEG 27KT 3306 8678
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
40/SizemorePermalink to 202112300407-KBMX-WWUS54-SVSBMX
043
WWUS54 KBMX 300407
SVSBMX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
1007 PM CST Wed Dec 29 2021
ALC021-117-300445-
/O.CON.KBMX.TO.W.0089.000000T0000Z-211230T0445Z/
Chilton AL-Shelby AL-
1007 PM CST Wed Dec 29 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1045 PM CST FOR NORTH
CENTRAL CHILTON AND SOUTHEASTERN SHELBY COUNTIES...
At 1007 PM CST, a confirmed tornado was located near Calera, moving
east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Calera, Columbiana, Lay Lake, Shelby, Alabama 4H Center, Highway 145
and CR 46, Spring Creek, Kelley Branch and Shelby Shores.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a
basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3312 8648 3309 8651 3307 8651 3306 8652
3302 8652 3302 8675 3311 8675 3317 8650
3317 8649 3315 8648 3312 8646
TIME...MOT...LOC 0407Z 263DEG 27KT 3307 8672
TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
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182
WWUS54 KBMX 300412
SVSBMX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
1012 PM CST Wed Dec 29 2021
ALC021-117-300445-
/O.CON.KBMX.TO.W.0089.000000T0000Z-211230T0445Z/
Chilton AL-Shelby AL-
1012 PM CST Wed Dec 29 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1045 PM CST FOR
NORTHEASTERN CHILTON AND SOUTHEASTERN SHELBY COUNTIES...
At 1012 PM CST, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Calera, moving east 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...
Lay Lake, Shelby, Highway 145 and CR 46, Spring Creek, Kelley Branch
and Shelby Shores.
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 3312 8648 3309 8651 3307 8651 3306 8652
3302 8652 3302 8670 3310 8670 3316 8648
3315 8648 3312 8646
TIME...MOT...LOC 0412Z 268DEG 29KT 3306 8666
TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
40/SizemorePermalink to 202112300424-KBMX-WWUS54-SVSBMX
999
WWUS54 KBMX 300424
SVSBMX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
1024 PM CST Wed Dec 29 2021
ALC021-300434-
/O.CAN.KBMX.TO.W.0089.000000T0000Z-211230T0445Z/
Chilton AL-
1024 PM CST Wed Dec 29 2021
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN CHILTON COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 400 AM CST for central and
east central Alabama.
LAT...LON 3312 8648 3309 8651 3307 8651 3306 8652
3302 8652 3303 8654 3302 8657 3306 8660
3306 8661 3313 8659 3315 8648 3312 8646
TIME...MOT...LOC 0424Z 268DEG 36KT 3308 8650
$$
ALC117-300445-
/O.CON.KBMX.TO.W.0089.000000T0000Z-211230T0445Z/
Shelby AL-
1024 PM CST Wed Dec 29 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1045 PM CST FOR
SOUTHEASTERN SHELBY COUNTY...
At 1024 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Lay Lake, or near Talladega Springs, moving east at
40 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
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...
Lay Lake, Shelby, Highway 145 and CR 46, Spring Creek, Kelley Branch
and Shelby Shores.
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 3312 8648 3309 8651 3307 8651 3306 8652
3302 8652 3303 8654 3302 8657 3306 8660
3306 8661 3313 8659 3315 8648 3312 8646
TIME...MOT...LOC 0424Z 268DEG 36KT 3308 8650
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
40/SizemorePermalink to 202112300433-KBMX-WWUS54-SVSBMX
154
WWUS54 KBMX 300433
SVSBMX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
1033 PM CST Wed Dec 29 2021
ALC117-300443-
/O.CAN.KBMX.TO.W.0089.000000T0000Z-211230T0445Z/
Shelby AL-
1033 PM CST Wed Dec 29 2021
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN SHELBY COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 400 AM CST for central and
east central Alabama.
To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
Birmingham.
LAT...LON 3312 8648 3309 8651 3307 8651 3306 8652
3302 8652 3303 8654 3302 8657 3306 8660
3306 8661 3313 8659 3315 8648 3312 8646
TIME...MOT...LOC 0432Z 263DEG 27KT 3309 8642
$$
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