Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. Numerous trees were completely denuded and debarked as the tornado passed near the rural communities of Searles and Mud Creek, and debris from Tuscaloosa was reported to be falling from the sky across Birmingham over 20 miles (32km) away in Jefferson County. Severe storms and flash flooding, somewhat less intense than those earlier in the day, continued Thursday night. Some additional EF0 to EF1 damage occurred before the tornado dissipated two miles north of Tarrant. By the time the tornado reachedInterstate 65, it was evident that the storm was losing its energy. One home on a foundation was swept clean, with only floor joists remaining attached to the foundation. Acquired May 7, 2011, this natural-color image shows part of a tornado track near the town of Berry, Alabama. Regional Highs/Lows/Rainfall, Forecasts The tornado has a history of producing damage as it tracked from just south of Tuscaloosa to just south and east of Birmingham. University of Alabama Tuscaloosa 301 ROSE ADMIN BLDG TUSCALOOSA AL US 35487-0001 (205)348-5152: Sponsor Congressional District: 07: Primary Place of Performance: University of Alabama Tuscaloosa 801 University Blvd. The South is even more vulnerable, research shows. This was the third tornado to strike the city of Tuscaloosa in the past decade, and the second in two weeks. https://t.co/r5wRwYAbMV. Outreach Materials Special Weather Statements Along 15th St E. and McFarland Blvd E., several small restaurants and stores were destroyed, with only a wall or two still standing. It spawned a few tornadoes in Texas on Wednesday and is set to unleash vicious weather across the South. Path of the F4 tornado that ravaged Tuscaloosa and the Birmingham, Alabama areas on April 27, 2011. Life The tornado continued northeast to County Road 42, causing massive tree damage along Autauga Creek. The supercell produced a large wedge tornado in rural Greene County, Alabama, which tracked towards the adjacent Tuscaloosa County at EF2 intensity, uprooting numerous trees and causing minor damage to structures. A Particularly Dangerous Situation (PDS) tornado watch has been issued for portions of eastern Mississippi into the northwestern half of Alabama, far northwest Georgia, and far southern Tennessee until 8PM CDT/9PM EDT. Severe Weather At least 7 now dead in Autauga County after storms, tornado strike Alabama, Did historic Selmas homes, monuments withstand possible tornado? Housing type, which includes large numbers of mobile homes, and the structure of communities, coupled with population density, puts more people in harms way, while trees and thick vegetation, along with rain-wrapped storms, frequently make it impossible to see a tornado coming. If a tornado warning is issued, that means a rotating storm has been detected or a tornado spotted on the ground, and that action should be taken immediately. The tornado crossed CR 99 and moved into western Jefferson County, 4 miles north of Abernant. Hurricane Preparedness Its a call to prepare. 5:30 p.m. - An EF-3 tornado began a 71-mile path through Greene, Hale and Bibb counties, killing seven and injures more than 50. Specific threats will depend on where one is in relation to the overarching storm system, but storms are expected to be both unusually widespread and intense across a large swath of area. His girlfriend, Ashley Harrison, who was huddle in a closet with him was ripped from his arms. In all, 299 Alabamians were killed in the outbreak. The weather service said countless trees were snapped and uprooted as the tornado moved northeast toward the Elmore-Coosa county line at U.S. Highway 231. 4.1K. The warning is in effect until 5:30 p.m. and the storm is racing northeast at 60 mph and headed in the direction of the town of Brent. Tree trunks were snapped relatively close to the ground, and the bark was ripped from them. Tell your friends, neighbors, and relatives about the severe weather threat, and what they need to do to get ready. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. Local Storm Reports Reply. The tornado then struck the suburb of Fultondale, damaging homes and businesses in town. To the east of US-31, the damage quickly diminished from EF-2 intensity to EF-1 and EF-0. [10][13][16][17], After causing massive timber damage in rural areas, the tornado entered Jefferson County and rapidly intensified to its maximum intensity and width. Current Hazards The storm is sweeping northeast at 40 mph and is expected to pass very close to Pell City momentarily. Additionally, wind rowing of debris was evident throughout the Pleasant Grove community which is characteristic of a storm of thismagnitude. [10][20][21][22] President Barack and First Lady Michelle Obama visited Tuscaloosa on April 29, taking a ground tour of some of the affected areas. The storm packed winds of 190 miles (310 kilometers per hour) and left a path of debris running southwest to northeast. Tornadoes, large to very large hail, and damaging winds to hurricane force also are possible over a broad area from the central Gulf Coast to the Ohio Valley and southern Appalachians, the Weather Services Storm Prediction Center warned. At 5:15, The tornado Entered Alabama, the tornado turned slightly to the north hitting double springs, the tornado ground scoured up to 6 feet, suggesting the windspeed to be 297 mph, Bare slabs were left with slightly cracked roads and slabs. The greatest risk exists across portions of Mississippi, Alabama and Tennessee, where the moderate and high-risk categories are drawn. On April 23, the Storm Prediction Center (SPC) began monitoring the potential for a substantial severe weather outbreak in the extended range. Winding and meandering road networks make it impossible to escape a tornado if youre caught on the roadways, too. Average tornado warning lead time is around 10 minutes at best, meaning its vital to have a plan in place before you need it. The Alberta Park Shopping Center was completely destroyed with no walls standing and a pile of debris on the foundation. 3:05 p.m. - A wicked EF-5 tornado slammed into Hackleburg, destroying subdivisions, Hackleburg High School and the Wrangler Plant. Throughout the afternoon hours, in the wake of an earlier mesoscale convective system, the airmass across western and northern portions of Alabama began to quickly destabilize, with mixed layer convective available potential energy (CAPE) estimated in the 25004000 j/kg range and low-level dewpoints of 7072F surging northward from Louisiana. Several suburbs in the area sustained catastrophic damage from the tornado as it tore through the west side of Birmingham, resulting in twenty fatalities. The weather service said the tornado touched down in Autauga County and remained on the ground until it reached Chambers County on Alabamas eastern border with Georgia. 6:23 p.m. - The earlier supercell that devastated Tuscaloosa and Jefferson counties, ignited back into an EF-4 tornado. NWS Birmingham, Alabama465 Weathervane RoadCalera, AL 35040205-664-3010Comments? The start point is based on aerial survey, while the end location was determined by a ground crew. On one road after another, pieces of buildings, furniture, appliances and trees were strewn about and vehicles came to rest in awkward positions . This storm will track right along AL Highway 25 into Bibb County. Severe Safety w/ ASL Contact Us [10] The nearby Cedar Crest subdivision was devastated as numerous block-foundation homes were leveled. Multiple trailer homes destroyed as well this church and a large commercial building. The tornado entered the southern portion of Tuscaloosa as a low-end EF4 and crossed 35th Street, completely destroying a cell phone tower and several warehouses in an industrial area. Yall please stay safe and vigilant!. @NWSBirmingham @spann #alwx pic.twitter.com/0QhnzMfgRZ. There have been reports of downed trees and damaged homes and businesses in Calhoun County and across the state, with some houses reduced to rubble. The volume of snapped trees was enough to assign an EF-3 rating for this segment of the tornados path, the weather service said. PLEASE TAKE COVER if you are in the path of this storm! The emergency includes Montevallo, Wilton, and Calera, Ala. as the confirmed destructive tornado heads east at 50 mph. The track passes south of Bryant Denny Stadium and just north of University Mall. The weather service has a list of the longest tracks for tornadoes in Alabama. DEVELOPING: Cahaba Valley FD says multiple people pulled from their homes in Eagle Point subdivision and hospitalized. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Lee Branch businesses need to expedite their tornado plans NOW! The tornado maintained its strength as it continued through the neighborhood of Alberta City, leveling and sweeping away numerous block-foundation homes, and completely flattening two more apartment buildings and a shopping center along University Boulevard. Running roughly parallel to the tornado track is a contrail from a plane. Theres also a cap in place a few thousand feet up a layer of warm, dry desert air that will prevent air near the ground from rising most of the day. A tornado warning is in effect until 2 p.m. for the general area. Spann also called for Alabamians to be a hero to call or text others to make sure theyre aware of the severe weather threat. A marina on Holt Lake was significantly impacted, with numerous boats and a restaurant destroyed; some boats were tossed over 330 feet (100m) in this area. #HUNwx pic.twitter.com/wyBjSkmRCp. Local Climate Data, Warnings and Other Products Its just destruction in those areas, Brown said. The storm cut an 80-mile path of destruction through the heart of Tuscaloosa, killing 44 people, including six University of Alabama students. Detailed damage inspection has revealed a maximum of EF-4 damage east of Holt, near Concord, and the Pleasant Grove areas. Severe Weather Preparedness [3] By the morning of April 27, the SPC upgraded to a high risk of severe weather,[4] noting that a dangerous tornado outbreak capable of producing several violent EF4 tornado or stronger on the Enhanced Fujita scale and long-track tornadoes was expected. On March 1932, 33 tornadoes ripped through the southeastern United States and killed 359 people in six states over the course of two days. He was thrown 100 yards into the field next to his home. a tornado emergency is in effect until 6 p.m. a tornado warning is in effect until 4 p.m. Due to the combination of rich low-level moisture, strong shear, and focused large-scale ascent, there was relatively high confidence across the outlined area for strong tornadoes a tornado rated EF2 or higher on the Enhanced Fujita scale and widespread damaging winds. Aviation Weather, Climate and Past Weather The tornado reached a maximum path width of 1.5 miles (2.4km) during its track through Tuscaloosa, and once again when it crossed Interstate 65 north of Birmingham, and attained estimated winds of 190mph (310km/h) shortly after passing through the city. BE A HERO: You can really help us today. The storms deadliness recalled an April 2011 tornado that killed 13 in Calhoun County, Brown said. To the east of US-31, the damage quickly diminished from EF-2 intensity to EF-1 and EF-0. Elsewhere, only one other tornado warning was active, about 30 miles west of Tuscaloosa, until 2:30 p.m. It was here in Pleasant Grove where evidence of vehicles being moved by the winds become obvious, though most were only tossed 10 to 15 yards if they were picked up at all. The Old Kingston-Lake Martin tornado was one of 14 tornadoes that hit Alabama on Jan. 12. 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ON TV: Witness: Tornado Swarm 2011 airs Sunday, May 29, 9 p.m. ET/PT >>. The weather service in Birmingham released some preliminary results early Friday afternoon. Alabama saw 62 tornadoes. Ryan Phillips, Patch Staff. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. Storms will swarm during much of the day before winding down and exiting east late Thursday night. The tornadoes left behind pockets of severe damage along with reports of injuries and fatalities. It touched down near Argo, and cleared at 72-mile path, rolling through Shoal Creek Valley in St. Clair County, packing winds of more than 180 mph and killing 22 people all the way to the Georgia line, obliterating homes along the way. This tornado was produced by a supercell thunderstorm that began in Newton County Mississippi at 2:54 pm CDT, and finally dissipated in Macon County, North Carolina at approximately 10:18 pm CDT. DO NOT stay in a mobile home when a watch is issued. [5] At 1:45p.m. CDT (18:45 UTC), a Particularly Dangerous Situation (PDS) tornado watch was issued for much of Alabama, northwest Georgia, southeast Mississippi, and southern middle Tennessee, with a >95% probability of at least two tornadoes and one or more strong tornadoes. Air Quality He also recommended having multiple ways to receive storm warnings and not to rely on tornado sirens, which often cannot be heard indoors. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Coverage of the April 27, 2011 Tuscaloosa, Alabama tornado. At least three manufactured homes were obliterated, the weather service said, with their frames thrown up to 100 yards along County Road 43. Residents across the Deep South NEED to prepare for significant weather today, including the very real potential for violent, long track tornadoes, wrote the Weather Service office in Jackson, Miss. xmlns:xsl='http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Transform'">. Photos, video of damage, How bad will 2023 tornado season be? #alwx pic.twitter.com/cpMwa23Q8L. 6:25 p.m.: Tornado warning discontinued for twister that tracked south of Tuscaloosa and Birmingham. Land 2:30 p.m.: Tornado warning for Meridian, Miss. I dont know what the crap came through here, but it was evil, said Daniel Berry as he stood by the pile of debris that was once his home on Marshall Road. He checked on his family and is still going forward to help inform viewers. Sorry, the location you searched for was not found. A pickup truck was thrown 120 yards to the northeast, and a shallow crater was formed where it landed. Everyone in northeast Bibb County needs to be in a safe location NOW! Long-track tornadoes are nothing new in Alabama. Know how to get there quickly.. Storm chaser footage provided confirmation of the large, dangerous tornado. 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