Possible Tornado hits Birmingham, Alabama

NWS ^ | 11/24/01 | lucas

[Lucas1]

A tornado was reported in or near the City of Birmingham during the past hour. The NWS reported that the tornado was on the ground.

This Metar indicates the tornado was visible from the airport

SPECI KBHM 241832Z 13010G14KT 8SM FC TS BKN020CB BKN025 BKN032 22/19 A2980 RMK FUNNEL CLOUD B31 AO2 TSB13RAB02E26 PRESFR TORNADO DSNT W LTGCG SW-W TS SW MOV NE P0000

Anyone live in or near that area? More information would be appreciated.

[JustPiper]

This is the current advisories from our nation as of now CST, the colors and warnings at this site: Click Here

[Jemian]

Thanks. My ISP loads so slowly that the links above just don't work well. Please keep me posted.

[ejo]

Anyone familiar with Irondale and how they are doing?

[JustPiper]

Here's current:

WFUS54 KBMX 242341- TORBHM- ALC027-111-250015-

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED- TORNADO WARNING NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BIRMINGHAM AL- 540 PM CST SAT NOV 24 2001

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED A * TORNADO WARNING FOR...

CLAY COUNTY IN EAST CENTRAL ALABAMA

RANDOLPH COUNTY IN EAST CENTRAL ALABAMA

* UNTIL 615 PM CST

* AT 536 PM CST...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A TORNADO OVER LINEVILLE...MOVING NORTHEAST AT 40 MPH.

* LOCATIONS NEAR THE PATH OF THIS TORNADO INCLUDE...ASHLAND AND LINEVILLE...AND RURAL WESTERN RANDOLPH COUNTY.

THIS IS AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AND LIFE THREATENING TORNADO. EVACUATE MOBILE HOMES...GO TO A STURDY BUILDING. MOVE TO AN INTERIOR ROOM ON THE LOWEST FLOOR. STAY AWAY FROM WINDOWS.

A TORNADO WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 800 PM CST SATURDAY EVENING FOR ALABAMA. A TORNADO WATCH ALSO REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1100 PM CST SATURDAY EVENING FOR SOUTHEASTERN ALABAMA.

LAT...LON 3328 8587 3315 8572 3339 8539 3347 8557

[JustPiper]

Couldn't find any info on Irondale, but here's the general latest:

As we move into the afternoon and evening hours, severe thunderstorms containing large hail, gusty winds and possible tornadoes will march across Alabama into western Georgia. Currently, a tornado watch is in effect for Mississippi and Alabama until this evening. Further north across the Ohio and Tennessee Valley's hail and wind will be the main threat. Stay tuned to The Weather Channel and Severe Weather Expert, Dr. Greg Forbes for the latest information.

[Vic40]

I'm in Birmingham. According to news reports, no problems mentioned in Jasper.

[Uff Da]

What about Molton, Alabama........Is it close to Birmingham?

[Crystbrg7]

Ft. Rucker Alabama has been evacuated due to four tornado's being spotted. Evacuation effective 3:20pm EST.