#weather #severeweather #podcast When 62 tornadoes hit the state of Alabama on April 27, 2011, it killed hundreds of people across the state. James Spann, who is the chief meteorologist at ABC 33/40 in Birmingham and the host of the WeatherBrains podcast, looks back at the tornado outbreak that leaves him shaken 10 years later....
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SPC Tornado Watch: Alabama, Florida, Georgia
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The expiration time in the watch graphic is amended if the watch is
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Tornado Watch Number 4
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
705 AM EST Tue Jan 9 2024
The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a
* Tornado Watch for portions of
Southeastern Alabama
Northern Florida and central/eastern Florida Panhandle
Southern Georgia
Coastal Waters
* Effective this Tuesday morning and afternoon from 705 AM until
200 PM EST.
* Primary threats include...
A few tornadoes likely with a couple intense tornadoes possible
Scattered damaging winds and isolated significant gusts to 75
mph possible
Isolated large hail events to 1 inch in diameter possible
SUMMARY...A severe squall line, with embedded potentially tornadic
circulations and damaging nontornadic winds, will sweep eastward
across the watch area through the remainder of the morning, into
early afternoon. A few supercells also are possible ahead of the
line with a threat for tornadoes (some strong), severe gusts and
isolated hail.
The tornado watch area is approximately along and 85 statute miles
north and south of a line from 10 miles south southwest of Crestview
FL to 55 miles east northeast of Valdosta GA. For a complete
depiction of the watch see the associated watch outline update
(WOUS64 KWNS WOU4).
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
REMEMBER...A Tornado Watch means conditions are favorable for
tornadoes and severe thunderstorms in and close to the watch
area. Persons in these areas should be on the lookout for
threatening weather conditions and listen for later statements
and possible warnings.
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OTHER WATCH INFORMATION...CONTINUE...WW 3...
AVIATION...Tornadoes and a few severe thunderstorms with hail
surface and aloft to 1 inch. Extreme turbulence and surface wind
gusts to 65 knots. A few cumulonimbi with maximum tops to 450. Mean
storm motion vector 23035.
...Edwards
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SPC Severe Thunderstorm Watch: West and Southwest Texas
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Severe Thunderstorm Watch Number 724
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
515 PM CST Sat Dec 23 2023
The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Watch for portions of
West and Southwest Texas
* Effective this Saturday afternoon and evening from 515 PM until
1100 PM CST.
* Primary threats include...
Isolated damaging wind gusts to 65 mph possible
Isolated large hail events to 1 inch in diameter possible
SUMMARY...Strong to severe thunderstorms are expected to develop
through early evening and spread generally east-northeastward this
evening, with the strongest storms capable of hail and gusty winds.
The severe thunderstorm watch area is approximately along and 70
statute miles east and west of a line from 25 miles northwest of Big
Spring TX to 25 miles west southwest of Dryden TX. For a complete
depiction of the watch see the associated watch outline update
(WOUS64 KWNS WOU4).
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
REMEMBER...A Severe Thunderstorm Watch means conditions are
favorable for severe thunderstorms in and close to the watch area.
Persons in these areas should be on the lookout for threatening
weather conditions and listen for later statements and possible
warnings. Severe thunderstorms can and occasionally do produce
tornadoes.
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AVIATION...A few severe thunderstorms with hail surface and aloft to
1 inch. Extreme turbulence and surface wind gusts to 55 knots. A few
cumulonimbi with maximum tops to 450. Mean storm motion vector
25025.
...Guyer
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SPC Tornado Watch: North Carolina
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Tornado Watch Number 723
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
955 PM EST Sun Dec 17 2023
The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a
* Tornado Watch for portions of
Eastern North Carolina
Coastal Waters
* Effective this Sunday night and Monday morning from 955 PM
until 200 AM EST.
* Primary threats include...
A couple tornadoes possible
Isolated damaging wind gusts to 65 mph possible
SUMMARY...The risk for isolated severe thunderstorms will continue
to slowly shift east across eastern North Carolina tonight. A
couple of supercells may pose an isolated threat for damaging gusts
and possibly a tornado or two.
The tornado watch area is approximately along and 35 statute miles
east and west of a line from 70 miles north northeast of Cape
Hatteras NC to 70 miles southwest of Cape Hatteras NC. For a
complete depiction of the watch see the associated watch outline
update (WOUS64 KWNS WOU3).
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
REMEMBER...A Tornado Watch means conditions are favorable for
tornadoes and severe thunderstorms in and close to the watch
area. Persons in these areas should be on the lookout for
threatening weather conditions and listen for later statements
and possible warnings.
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AVIATION...Tornadoes and a few severe thunderstorms with hail
surface and aloft to 0.5 inches. Extreme turbulence and surface wind
gusts to 55 knots. A few cumulonimbi with maximum tops to 400. Mean
storm motion vector 19040.
...Smith
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SPC Tornado Watch: North Carolina
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Tornado Watch Number 722
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
150 PM EST Sun Dec 17 2023
The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a
* Tornado Watch for portions of
eastern North Carolina
Coastal Waters
* Effective this Sunday afternoon and evening from 150 PM until
800 PM EST.
* Primary threats include...
A few tornadoes and a couple intense tornadoes possible
Scattered damaging wind gusts to 65 mph possible
SUMMARY...Potential for locally damaging winds and a couple of
tornadoes will gradually increase this afternoon and into this
evening, as locally intense thunderstorms shift north-northeastward
across the North Carolina Coastal Plain and Outer Banks area.
The tornado watch area is approximately along and 45 statute miles
east and west of a line from 110 miles northeast of New Bern NC to
30 miles south of Wilmington NC. For a complete depiction of the
watch see the associated watch outline update (WOUS64 KWNS WOU2).
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
REMEMBER...A Tornado Watch means conditions are favorable for
tornadoes and severe thunderstorms in and close to the watch
area. Persons in these areas should be on the lookout for
threatening weather conditions and listen for later statements
and possible warnings.
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AVIATION...Tornadoes and a few severe thunderstorms with hail
surface and aloft to 0.5 inches. Extreme turbulence and surface wind
gusts to 55 knots. A few cumulonimbi with maximum tops to 400. Mean
storm motion vector 18040.
...Goss
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Tornado warning for Halifax, Warren, Franklin counties in North Carolina
The Carolina Weather Group is tracking tornado-warned severe thunderstorms in the Carolinas. #northcarolina #southcarolina #weather #ncwx #scwx MERCH: https://rstrm.io/e/YDmSpk LEAVE A TIP: https://streamelements.com/carolinawxgroup/tip ️ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PODCAST: https://anchor.fm/carolinaweather SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://patreon.com/carolinaweathergroup VISIT OUR WEBSITE: https://carolinaweathergroup.com The Carolina Weather Group operates a weekly talk show of the same name. Broadcasting each week from...
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SPC Tornado Watch: North Carolina, Virginia
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Tornado Watch Number 721
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
130 PM EST Sun Dec 10 2023
The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a
* Tornado Watch for portions of
Central and Eastern North Carolina
Southeast Virginia
Coastal Waters
* Effective this Sunday afternoon and evening from 130 PM until
800 PM EST.
* Primary threats include...
A couple tornadoes possible
Isolated damaging wind gusts to 65 mph possible
SUMMARY...A moist environment and stronger deep-layer/low-level
winds will support a long duration (into this evening) of at least
isolated severe storm potential, including a risk for tornadoes and
damaging winds.
The tornado watch area is approximately along and 80 statute miles
east and west of a line from 45 miles northwest of Norfolk VA to 20
miles west of Jacksonville NC. For a complete depiction of the watch
see the associated watch outline update (WOUS64 KWNS WOU1).
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
REMEMBER...A Tornado Watch means conditions are favorable for
tornadoes and severe thunderstorms in and close to the watch
area. Persons in these areas should be on the lookout for
threatening weather conditions and listen for later statements
and possible warnings.
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OTHER WATCH INFORMATION...CONTINUE...WW 720...
AVIATION...Tornadoes and a few severe thunderstorms with hail
surface and aloft to 1 inch. Extreme turbulence and surface wind
gusts to 55 knots. A few cumulonimbi with maximum tops to 500. Mean
storm motion vector 22040.
...Guyer
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Tornado warning for Raleigh, North Carolina
The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Warning for the Raleigh area of North Carolina. #northcarolina #southcarolina #weather #ncwx #scwx MERCH: https://rstrm.io/e/YDmSpk LEAVE A TIP: https://streamelements.com/carolinawxgroup/tip ️ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PODCAST: https://anchor.fm/carolinaweather SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://patreon.com/carolinaweathergroup VISIT OUR WEBSITE: https://carolinaweathergroup.com The Carolina Weather Group operates a weekly talk show of the same name....
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SPC Tornado Watch: Florida
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Tornado Watch Number 720
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
1115 AM EST Sun Dec 10 2023
The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a
* Tornado Watch for portions of
Northern Florida
Coastal Waters
* Effective this Sunday morning and afternoon from 1115 AM until
500 PM EST.
* Primary threats include...
A couple tornadoes possible
Isolated damaging wind gusts to 65 mph possible
SUMMARY...Severe storms with a damaging wind and tornado risk, at
least on an isolated basis, are expected to continue across parts of
northern Florida through the afternoon.
The tornado watch area is approximately along and 55 statute miles
east and west of a line from 70 miles north of Cross City FL to 45
miles west southwest of Ocala FL. For a complete depiction of the
watch see the associated watch outline update (WOUS64 KWNS WOU0).
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
REMEMBER...A Tornado Watch means conditions are favorable for
tornadoes and severe thunderstorms in and close to the watch
area. Persons in these areas should be on the lookout for
threatening weather conditions and listen for later statements
and possible warnings.
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AVIATION...Tornadoes and a few severe thunderstorms with hail
surface and aloft to 1 inch. Extreme turbulence and surface wind
gusts to 55 knots. A few cumulonimbi with maximum tops to 500. Mean
storm motion vector 25030.
...Guyer
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SPC Tornado Watch: Alabama, Florida, Georgia
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Tornado Watch Number 719...CORRECTED
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
105 AM CST Sun Dec 10 2023
CORRECTED FOR TIME ZONE
The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a
* Tornado Watch for portions of
Eastern Alabama
Parts of the Florida Panhandle
Western Georgia
* Effective this Sunday morning from 105 AM until 800 AM CST.
* Primary threats include...
A few tornadoes possible
Isolated damaging wind gusts to 70 mph possible
Isolated large hail events to 1.5 inches in diameter possible
SUMMARY...The severe-weather threat is increasing overnight as a
line of thunderstorms in tornado watch 718 approaches from the west,
and as cells ahead of the line near the AL/FL/GA tri-state region
gradually intensify.
The tornado watch area is approximately along and 70 statute miles
east and west of a line from 50 miles west southwest of Dothan AL to
30 miles east northeast of La Grange GA. For a complete depiction of
the watch see the associated watch outline update (WOUS64 KWNS
WOU9).
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
REMEMBER...A Tornado Watch means conditions are favorable for
tornadoes and severe thunderstorms in and close to the watch
area. Persons in these areas should be on the lookout for
threatening weather conditions and listen for later statements
and possible warnings.
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OTHER WATCH INFORMATION...CONTINUE...WW 717...WW 718...
AVIATION...Tornadoes and a few severe thunderstorms with hail
surface and aloft to 1.5 inches. Extreme turbulence and surface wind
gusts to 60 knots. A few cumulonimbi with maximum tops to 500. Mean
storm motion vector 23030.
...Edwards