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Revision as of 20:21, 26 March 2021

Tornado outbreak of March 24–26, 2021
Satellite imagery from GOES-16 at 20:36 UTC (4:36 pm EDT) March 25, 2021 of the storm system responsible for the tornado outbreak.
TypeExtratropical cyclone
Tornado outbreak
DurationMarch 24–26, 2021
Tornadoes
confirmed		7+
Max. rating1EF3+ tornado
Fatalities6+ fatalities[1] (+1 indirect[2])
2+ injuries[3]
Areas affectedSoutheastern United States

1Most severe tornado damage; see Fujita scale

A significant and deadly tornado outbreak took place in the Southern United States, primarily on March 25, with the Storm Prediction Center (SPC) issuing its second high-risk outlook for the month of March. At least six tornadoes have been confirmed so far, including ones that prompted the issuance of rare tornado emergencies near Hoover, Alabama, Brent and Centreville, Alabama, and in the Newnan, Georgia area. Five people were killed near Ohatchee, Alabama and another near Newnan, Georgia.[1] Several people have been injured. An elderly woman in Mississippi was also killed when a tree uprooted by soft soil and heavy rains fell onto her mobile home.[2]

Meteorological synopsis

High risk convective outlook issued by the Storm Prediction center at 16:30 UTC on March 25

On March 22, the Storm Prediction Center issued a broad 15% risk contour from Eastern Texas to the Central Gulf Coast States, highlighting the potential for multiple rounds of severe storms to move through the region. The next day, a large enhanced risk area was issued over parts of the Lower Mississippi Valley and the Southeast, including most of Mississippi. The risk was upgraded to moderate over Central and Northern Mississippi as well as Northwestern Alabama and large portion of Tennessee. On the morning of March 25, the moderate risk was upgraded to a high following the issuance of a 30% hatched risk area for tornadoes from central, eastern and northern Mississippi into northwestern Alabama and southern Tennessee. The high risk was later expanded to include all of northern Alabama southward to the central part of the state.[4][5][6][7][8]

Multiple destructive tornadoes were confirmed via radar in Central Alabama, including one that prompted a tornado emergency in Shelby County, Alabama and Jefferson County, Alabama.[9][10][11] That tornado reportedly caused major damage to the home of James Spann.[12][13][14] A tornado emergency was issued for Hale County, Alabama.[15] Another tornado emergency was issued shortly after midnight for areas surrounding Newnan and Peachtree City, Georgia.[16][17] Strong winds were felt throughout parts of the Northeastern and Midwestern United States, causing major power outages.[18][19][20][21][22]

Confirmed tornadoes

Confirmed tornadoes by Enhanced Fujita rating
EFU EF0 EF1 EF2 EF3 EF4 EF5 Total
2 0 1 3 1 0 0 7+

March 24 event

List of confirmed tornadoes – Wednesday, March 24, 2021[note 1]
EF# Location County / Parish State Start Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Max width Summary
EFU E of Hamilton Hamilton TX 31°41′N 98°01′W / 31.69°N 98.01°W / 31.69; -98.01 (Hamilton (March 24, EFU)) 00:03 [to be determined] [to be determined] The tornado was verified through pictures and video. No damage was reported.[23]
EFU ENE of Cranfills Gap Bosque TX 31°49′N 97°45′W / 31.81°N 97.75°W / 31.81; -97.75 (Cranfills Gap (March 24, EFU)) 00:32–00:35 [to be determined] [to be determined] An intermittent tornado with no damage.[24]

March 25 event

List of reported tornadoes – Thursday, March 25, 2021[note 1]
EF# Location County / Parish State Start Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Max width Summary
EF2+ Helena to Lake Purdy Shelby AL Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown A strong tornado moved through the southern and eastern suburbs of Birmingham, causing significant damage and being given a preliminary rating of at least EF2.[25]
EF1 Near Memphis Pickens AL Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Storm chasers observed a large tornado in southern Pickens County, east of Memphis. Possibly crossed the Alabama/Mississippi state line. Confirmed EF1 by NWS.[26]
EF2+ Ohatchee Calhoun AL 33°47′N 86°01′W / 33.79°N 86.02°W / 33.79; -86.02 (Ohatchee (March 25, EFU)) 18:42 [to be determined] [to be determined] 5 deaths – Major damage occurred in the Ohatchee area.[27]
EF? W of Greensboro to Centreville to Calera Hale, Perry, Bibb, Chilton, Shelby AL 32°44′N 87°46′W / 32.73°N 87.76°W / 32.73; -87.76 (Greensboro (March 25, EFU)) 21:25–23:00 >65 mi (105 km) >1,000 yd (910 m) A large, violent tornado began near Sawyerville, tracking northeast and producing major damage, including near Brent, Centreville, and Calera.[28]
EF1 Roebuck area Jefferson AL Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Preliminary survey.[29]
EF2 Waynesboro area Wayne TN Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Preliminary survey.
EF3+ W of Wadley, AL to Newnan, GA to N of Peachtree City, GA Tallapoosa (AL), Clay (AL), Randolph (AL), Heard (GA), Coweta (GA), Fayette (GA) AL, GA 33°08′N 85°42′W / 33.13°N 85.70°W / 33.13; -85.70 (Greensboro (March 25, EFU)) 02:58–04:38 >65 mi (105 km) [to be determined] 1 death – A large, violent tornado or tornado family began near Wadley, tracking east northeast through east central Alabama and western Georgia. Damage has been reported near the towns of Franklin and Newnan.[30] High-end EF3 damage was confirmed in Newnan.[31]

Preparations and impact

On the morning of March 25, 2021, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey declared a state of emergency for 46 counties as the National Weather Service predicted a major severe weather outbreak and possible tornado outbreak.[32]

On March 25, a large tornado in Ohatchee, Alabama killed 5 people and damaged at least 30–50 structures. The tornado outbreak also left over 35,000 customers in the state without electricity.[33][34][1]

Notes

  1. ^ a b All dates are based on the local time zone where the tornado touched down; however, all times are in Coordinated Universal Time for consistency.

References

  1. ^ a b c Rojas, Rick; Wright, Will; Morales, Christina (March 26, 2021). "Tornadoes and Violent Storms Hit Southeast, Leaving at Least 6 Dead". The New York Times. Retrieved March 26, 2021.
  2. ^ a b "At least 6 people killed, multiple injured after tornadoes hit Alabama". wreg.com.
  3. ^ Wagner, Meg; Jones, Judson; Macaya, Melissa (March 25, 2021). "Live updates: Tornado outbreak threatens US South". CNN. Retrieved March 25, 2021.
  4. ^ "SPC Severe Weather Event Review for Thursday March 25, 2021". www.spc.noaa.gov. Retrieved March 26, 2021.
  5. ^ "A rare high risk for tornadoes is issued for the South -- the second time in a week". CNN. CNN. Retrieved March 25, 2021.
  6. ^ "Destructive tornado outbreak expected to slam the South for second time in 8 days". Washington Post. Washington Post. Retrieved March 25, 2021.
  7. ^ "'Violent' tornado threat bears down on Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi". ABC News. ABC News. Retrieved March 25, 2021.
  8. ^ "Millions in South brace for another tornado outbreak Thursday". USA Today. USA Today. Retrieved March 25, 2021.
  9. ^ "IEM :: Valid Time Event Code (VTEC) App". Iowa Environmental Mesonet. Iowa State University. Retrieved March 25, 2021.
  10. ^ "Storm Prediction Center Today's Storm Reports". www.spc.noaa.gov. Retrieved March 25, 2021.
  11. ^ akrherz@iastate.edu, daryl herzmann. "IEM :: Valid Time Event Code (VTEC) App". mesonet.agron.iastate.edu. Retrieved March 25, 2021.
  12. ^ "@spann home was hit by #tornado. Major damage. My opinion: that is just not fair!". Twitter. Retrieved March 25, 2021.
  13. ^ "Wow, @spann of Birmingham @abc3340 just reported his house was hit by a #tornado but his wife is OK. "Not good" he added. #alwx". Twitter. Retrieved March 25, 2021.
  14. ^ "Today is a perfect example of the sacrifice meteorologists make. @spann 's house has taken a direct hit from a #tornado. He stepped away for a few minutes to check on his family. His wife was home, but is apparently ok. He adds his house has "major damage." #alwx". Twitter. Retrieved March 25, 2021.
  15. ^ "IEM :: Valid Time Event Code (VTEC) App". Iowa Environmental Mesonet. Iowa State University. Retrieved March 25, 2021.
  16. ^ akrherz@iastate.edu, daryl herzmann. "IEM :: Valid Time Event Code (VTEC) App". mesonet.agron.iastate.edu. Retrieved March 26, 2021.
  17. ^ akrherz@iastate.edu, daryl herzmann. "IEM :: Valid Time Event Code (VTEC) App". mesonet.agron.iastate.edu. Retrieved March 26, 2021.
  18. ^ Smiley, Ron. "Pittsburgh Weather: Wind Advisory In Place Until Friday Evening". CBS2.
  19. ^ Wilkes, Brian. "Spring storm arrives Thursday; High winds and heavy rainfall possible". FOX59.
  20. ^ Pinckard, Cliff. "Strong winds causing power outages in Northeast Ohio". Cleveland.com.
  21. ^ "Thousands without power Friday after high winds batter Cincinnati". WLWT5.
  22. ^ Cote, Jackson. "Thunderstorms, wind gusts up to 50 mph forecast in Massachusetts Friday along with unseasonably warm weather". MassLive.
  23. ^ Preliminary Local Storm Report (Report). Iowa Environmental Mesonet. March 25, 2021. Retrieved March 25, 2021. {{cite report}}: Unknown parameter |agency= ignored (help)
  24. ^ Preliminary Local Storm Report (Report). Iowa Environmental Mesonet. March 25, 2021. Retrieved March 25, 2021. {{cite report}}: Unknown parameter |agency= ignored (help)
  25. ^ https://twitter.com/NWSBirmingham/status/1375500118477115395
  26. ^ https://twitter.com/NWSBirmingham/status/1375540861367431177
  27. ^ https://www.spc.noaa.gov/climo/reports/210325_rpts.html
  28. ^ https://www.spc.noaa.gov/climo/reports/210325_rpts.html
  29. ^ akrherz@iastate.edu, daryl herzmann. "IEM :: PNS from NWS BMX". mesonet.agron.iastate.edu. Retrieved March 26, 2021.
  30. ^ https://www.spc.noaa.gov/climo/reports/210325_rpts.html
  31. ^ https://apps.dat.noaa.gov/StormDamage/DamageViewer/
  32. ^ "State of emergency issued for 28 Alabama counties as severe weather approaches". ABC 3340. ABC. Retrieved March 25, 2021.
  33. ^ Max Golembo; Emily Shapiro; Melissa Griffin; Meredith Deliso (March 26, 2021). "At least 5 dead as tornadoes tear through Alabama". ABC News. Retrieved March 26, 2021.
  34. ^ Tim Fitzsimmons (March 25, 2021). "At least 5 dead after tornadoes sweep through Alabama". NBC News. Retrieved March 26, 2021.

External links

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