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2023 [KBMX] BIRMINGHAM Tornado (TO) Warning (W) Number 34

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Storm Based Warning History

813 
WFUS54 KBMX 250352
TORBMX
ALC093-250445-
/O.NEW.KBMX.TO.W.0034.230325T0352Z-230325T0445Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
1052 PM CDT Fri Mar 24 2023

The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Northern Marion County in northwestern Alabama...

* Until 1145 PM CDT.
    
* At 1052 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado
  was located over Amory, 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...
  Hamilton, Hackleburg, Weston, Bear Creek, Tessner, Byrd, Bexar,
  Pigeye, Shottsville and Upper Bear Creek Reservoir.

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 3430 8763 3406 8817 3406 8821 3428 8818
      3432 8811
TIME...MOT...LOC 0352Z 238DEG 53KT 3398 8853 

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

$$

32/Davis
542 
WWUS54 KBMX 250407
SVSBMX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
1107 PM CDT Fri Mar 24 2023

ALC093-250445-
/O.CON.KBMX.TO.W.0034.000000T0000Z-230325T0445Z/
Marion AL-
1107 PM CDT Fri Mar 24 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1145 PM CDT FOR NORTHERN
MARION COUNTY...
        
At 1107 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near New Salem, or 12 miles southeast of Fulton, 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...
Hamilton, Hackleburg, Weston, Bear Creek, Tessner, Byrd, Bexar,
Pigeye, Shottsville and Upper Bear Creek Reservoir.

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 3430 8763 3406 8817 3406 8821 3428 8818
      3432 8811
TIME...MOT...LOC 0407Z 238DEG 53KT 3410 8829 

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

$$

32/Davis
969 
WWUS54 KBMX 250418
SVSBMX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
1118 PM CDT Fri Mar 24 2023

ALC093-250445-
/O.CON.KBMX.TO.W.0034.000000T0000Z-230325T0445Z/
Marion AL-
1118 PM CDT Fri Mar 24 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1145 PM CDT FOR NORTHERN
MARION COUNTY...
        
At 1118 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Weston, or 9 miles west of Hamilton, 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...
Hamilton, Hackleburg, Weston, Bear Creek, Tessner, Byrd, Bexar,
Pigeye, Shottsville and Upper Bear Creek Reservoir.

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 3430 8763 3406 8817 3406 8821 3428 8818
      3432 8811
TIME...MOT...LOC 0418Z 236DEG 45KT 3418 8815 

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

$$

32/Davis
879 
WWUS54 KBMX 250426
SVSBMX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
1126 PM CDT Fri Mar 24 2023

ALC093-250445-
/O.CON.KBMX.TO.W.0034.000000T0000Z-230325T0445Z/
Marion AL-
1126 PM CDT Fri Mar 24 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1145 PM CDT FOR NORTHERN
MARION COUNTY...
    
At 1126 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Weston, or 7 miles north of Hamilton, moving
northeast at 60 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...
Hamilton, Hackleburg, Weston, Bear Creek, Tessner, Pigeye and Upper
Bear Creek Reservoir.

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 3430 8763 3412 8804 3424 8814 3431 8797
TIME...MOT...LOC 0426Z 238DEG 53KT 3425 8802 

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

$$

32/Davis
316 
WWUS54 KBMX 250438
SVSBMX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
1138 PM CDT Fri Mar 24 2023

ALC093-250445-
/O.CON.KBMX.TO.W.0034.000000T0000Z-230325T0445Z/
Marion AL-
1138 PM CDT Fri Mar 24 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1145 PM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN MARION COUNTY...
    
At 1137 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Hackleburg, or 13 miles southwest of Russellville,
moving northeast at 60 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...
Hackleburg, Bear Creek, Pigeye, Tessner and Upper Bear Creek
Reservoir.

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 3427 8770 3420 8790 3429 8796 3431 8793
      3430 8763
TIME...MOT...LOC 0437Z 238DEG 53KT 3434 8784 

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

$$

32/Davis
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813 
WFUS54 KBMX 250352
TORBMX
ALC093-250445-
/O.NEW.KBMX.TO.W.0034.230325T0352Z-230325T0445Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
1052 PM CDT Fri Mar 24 2023

The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Northern Marion County in northwestern Alabama...

* Until 1145 PM CDT.
    
* At 1052 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado
  was located over Amory, 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...
  Hamilton, Hackleburg, Weston, Bear Creek, Tessner, Byrd, Bexar,
  Pigeye, Shottsville and Upper Bear Creek Reservoir.

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 3430 8763 3406 8817 3406 8821 3428 8818
      3432 8811
TIME...MOT...LOC 0352Z 238DEG 53KT 3398 8853 

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

$$

32/Davis
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542 
WWUS54 KBMX 250407
SVSBMX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
1107 PM CDT Fri Mar 24 2023

ALC093-250445-
/O.CON.KBMX.TO.W.0034.000000T0000Z-230325T0445Z/
Marion AL-
1107 PM CDT Fri Mar 24 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1145 PM CDT FOR NORTHERN
MARION COUNTY...
        
At 1107 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near New Salem, or 12 miles southeast of Fulton, 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...
Hamilton, Hackleburg, Weston, Bear Creek, Tessner, Byrd, Bexar,
Pigeye, Shottsville and Upper Bear Creek Reservoir.

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 3430 8763 3406 8817 3406 8821 3428 8818
      3432 8811
TIME...MOT...LOC 0407Z 238DEG 53KT 3410 8829 

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

$$

32/Davis
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969 
WWUS54 KBMX 250418
SVSBMX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
1118 PM CDT Fri Mar 24 2023

ALC093-250445-
/O.CON.KBMX.TO.W.0034.000000T0000Z-230325T0445Z/
Marion AL-
1118 PM CDT Fri Mar 24 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1145 PM CDT FOR NORTHERN
MARION COUNTY...
        
At 1118 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Weston, or 9 miles west of Hamilton, 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...
Hamilton, Hackleburg, Weston, Bear Creek, Tessner, Byrd, Bexar,
Pigeye, Shottsville and Upper Bear Creek Reservoir.

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 3430 8763 3406 8817 3406 8821 3428 8818
      3432 8811
TIME...MOT...LOC 0418Z 236DEG 45KT 3418 8815 

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

$$

32/Davis
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879 
WWUS54 KBMX 250426
SVSBMX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
1126 PM CDT Fri Mar 24 2023

ALC093-250445-
/O.CON.KBMX.TO.W.0034.000000T0000Z-230325T0445Z/
Marion AL-
1126 PM CDT Fri Mar 24 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1145 PM CDT FOR NORTHERN
MARION COUNTY...
    
At 1126 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Weston, or 7 miles north of Hamilton, moving
northeast at 60 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...
Hamilton, Hackleburg, Weston, Bear Creek, Tessner, Pigeye and Upper
Bear Creek Reservoir.

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 3430 8763 3412 8804 3424 8814 3431 8797
TIME...MOT...LOC 0426Z 238DEG 53KT 3425 8802 

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

$$

32/Davis
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316 
WWUS54 KBMX 250438
SVSBMX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
1138 PM CDT Fri Mar 24 2023

ALC093-250445-
/O.CON.KBMX.TO.W.0034.000000T0000Z-230325T0445Z/
Marion AL-
1138 PM CDT Fri Mar 24 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1145 PM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN MARION COUNTY...
    
At 1137 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Hackleburg, or 13 miles southwest of Russellville,
moving northeast at 60 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...
Hackleburg, Bear Creek, Pigeye, Tessner and Upper Bear Creek
Reservoir.

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 3427 8770 3420 8790 3429 8796 3431 8793
      3430 8763
TIME...MOT...LOC 0437Z 238DEG 53KT 3434 8784 

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

$$

32/Davis

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