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Shoal Creek/Ohatchee Tornado Likely an EF4 or EF5
NWS ISSUES RESULTS ON TWO MORE TORNADOES: Confirming our hunch, the NWS reports that it appears that the Tuscaloosa – Birmingham tornado did lift up northeast of the City of Birmingham, potentially sparing communities like Center Point, Pinson and Chalkville. … Continue reading
Path Preview/Four Survey Results
I still cannot believe what happened on Wednesday. As much as we studied, and prepared and warned about the significance of the event in advance, I think that its ferocity and scope still is shocking to me. Every tornado I … Continue reading
Dr. Tim Says Strong Evidence of EF5 Damage in Pratt City
A quick note from Dr Tim Coleman who is in Pratt City this afternoon with reporters from USA TODAY. He says that he sees clear evidence that the tornado produced EF5 damage there, with a deciduous tree completely debarked. He … Continue reading
Alabama Death Toll Now 53
ABC3340 News reports that the death toll from today’s tornadoes and damaging winds is 53. At least 12 have died in Walker County…which has another of the hardest hit places today… I am not sure whether this includes a report … Continue reading
Alabama Death Toll At Least 40
The death toll from Alabama’s tornado outbreak today is at least 40. Recent reports have upped the Tuscaloosa death toll to 15. The hardest hit locations include Tuscaloosa, Pleasant Grove and Cullman. This is the most tragic day in Alabama … Continue reading
67 mph Wind Gust at Birmingham Airport
BIRMINGHAM MUNI,AL (BHM) ASOS reports gust of 58.0 knots from SW @ 0148Z KBHM 280148Z 22023G58KT 190V250 1 3/4SM R06/3500VP6000FT TSRA SCT021CB BKN070 OVC100 23/20 A2968 RMK AO2 PK WND 26058/0146 WSHFT 0133 VIS 1/2V5 TSB14RAB30 OCNL LTGICCC N-E TS … Continue reading
The Big Picture…
The big picture…
Warning for Anniston Oxford
Tornado Warning for Shelby, St. Clair, Talladega [AL] till 8:45 PM CDT …* AT 750 PM CDT…NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM CAPABLE OF PRODUCING A TORNADO NEAR ALABASTER…MOVING NORTHEAST AT 45 MPH. THIS STORM HAS A … Continue reading
NWS Birmingham Has Taken Shelter
AT 7:56…the NWS Birmingham reports they are back in operations after briefly taking shelter. ORIGINAL POST Tornado Warning for Shelby, St. Clair, Talladega [AL] till 8:45 PM CDT …* AT 750 PM CDT…NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A SEVERE … Continue reading
Tornado Warning: Bibb, Chilton, Shelby
…TORNADO EMERGENCY CONTINUES FOR MAYLENE…AMERICAN VILLAGE… SHELBY COUNTY AIRPORT AND ALABASTER… Tornado Warning for Bibb, Chilton, Shelby [AL] till 8:00 PM CDT …AT 736 PM CDT…EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT REPORTED A TORNADO. THIS TORNADO WAS LOCATED NEAR WILTON…OR 6 MILES WEST OF … Continue reading
