Tornado Warning

In addition to this possible tornado, where the signature has been coming and going (velocity couplet), we have Severe Thunderstorm Warnings for Lauderdale, Colbert, Franklin, Marion, and Lamar Counties as this squall line moves into Northwest Alabama. And these areas are also zones of danger. The straight-line winds tonight could bring down trees and power lines, maybe even do some structural damage in some cases. I would respect both threats - damaging thunderstorm winds or tornado. Even if tornado is scarier and gets people's attention a lot easier. The tornadoes that form in squall lines tend to happen fast - spin up quick, dissipate within a few minutes usually. So of course I'd pay attention to those, but also pay attention to the fact that the damaging winds are dangerous. And it might be better to get to a safe place for those, before you see a tornado warning polygon near you. 

10:56 - Hackleburg and Bear Creek are in this Tornado Warning polygon, warning continues until 11:30 PM CDT. You may see the rotation on radar come and go, but it's important to continue to treat the storm seriously, since the entire counties are under Severe Thunderstorm Warnings. And tornadoes can spin up very quickly in an environment like this. If you are under a severe thunderstorm warning, it's better tonight to go ahead and go to a safe place, not wait for it to be upgraded to a tornado warning. 

Got a new Tornado Warning, new post coming. Is for Franklin County North of this one. 

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WFUS54 KBMX 160444

TORBMX

ALC093-160530-

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Tornado Warning

National Weather Service Birmingham AL

1044 PM CST Sat Feb 15 2025

The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...

  Northern Marion County in northwestern Alabama...

* Until 1130 PM CST.

* At 1044 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a

  tornado was located over Tremont, or 8 miles east of Fulton, moving

  east at 55 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, Tessner, Bexar, Pigeye, Shottsville, 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 3425 8763 3418 8819 3432 8817

TIME...MOT...LOC 0444Z 257DEG 50KT 3423 8827 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED

MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

87/Grantham