Tornado outbreak sequence of March 24–28, 2021

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Tornado outbreak of March 24–25, 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 24–25, 2021
Tornadoes
confirmed		17+[note 1]
Max. rating1EFU tornado
Fatalities5 fatalities[1][2] (+1 indirect[3])
2+ injuries[4]
Areas affectedSoutheastern United States

1Most severe tornado damage; see Fujita scale

An ongoing tornado outbreak is occurring in the Southern United States, with the Storm Prediction Center (SPC) issuing its second high-risk outlook for the month of March. At least 17 tornadoes have been reported so far, as well a few tornado emergencies such as one near Hoover, Alabama and another in Brent, Alabama. Five people were killed near Ohatchee, Alabama,[1] and several people have been injured. An elderly woman in Mississippi was killed when a tree uprooted by soft soil and heavy rains fell onto her mobile home. [5]

Meteorological synopsis

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

The Storm Prediction Center issued a high risk outlook with a 30% risk area for tornadoes.[6][7][8][9][10]

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.[11][12][13] That tornado reportedly caused major damage to the home of James Spann.[14][15][16] tornado emergency was issued for Hale County, Alabama.[17]

Confirmed tornadoes

Confirmed tornadoes by Enhanced Fujita rating
EFU EF0 EF1 EF2 EF3 EF4 EF5 Total
17+ 0 0 0 0 0 0 17+

[note 1]

March 24 event

List of confirmed tornadoes – Wednesday, March 24, 2021[note 2]
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.[18]
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.[19]

March 25 event

List of reported tornadoes – Thursday, March 25, 2021[note 2]
EF# Location County / Parish State Start Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Max width Summary
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 24, 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.[20]

Preparations and impact

Southern United States

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.[21]

Notes

  1. ^ a b As the outbreak is ongoing, this count is based on preliminary SPC filtered storm reports, which may include multiple reports of single tornadoes.
  2. ^ 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 Samenow, James; Cappucci, Matthew; Thebault, Reis (March 26, 2021). "Five dead as destructive tornadoes cut across Alabama". The Washington Post. Retrieved March 26, 2021.
  2. ^ The Weather Channel
  3. ^ https://wreg.com/news/at-least-6-killed-multiple-injured-after-tornadoes-hit-alabama-severe-storms-cross-several-southern-states/
  4. ^ Wagner, Meg; Jones, Judson; Macaya, Melissa (March 25, 2021). "Live updates: Tornado outbreak threatens US South". CNN. Retrieved March 25, 2021.
  5. ^ https://wreg.com/news/at-least-6-killed-multiple-injured-after-tornadoes-hit-alabama-severe-storms-cross-several-southern-states/
  6. ^ "Storm Prediction Center Mar 15, 2021 11630 UTC Day 1 Convective Outlook". Storm Prediction Center. Retrieved March 25, 2021.
  7. ^ "A rare high risk for tornadoes is issued for the South -- the second time in a week". CNN. CNN. Retrieved March 25, 2021.
  8. ^ "Destructive tornado outbreak expected to slam the South for second time in 8 days". Washington Post. Washington Post. Retrieved March 25, 2021.
  9. ^ "'Violent' tornado threat bears down on Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi". ABC News. ABC News. Retrieved March 25, 2021.
  10. ^ "Millions in South brace for another tornado outbreak Thursday". USA Today. USA Today. Retrieved March 25, 2021.
  11. ^ "IEM :: Valid Time Event Code (VTEC) App". Iowa Environmental Mesonet. Iowa State University. Retrieved March 25, 2021.
  12. ^ "Storm Prediction Center Today's Storm Reports". www.spc.noaa.gov. Retrieved March 25, 2021.
  13. ^ akrherz@iastate.edu, daryl herzmann. "IEM :: Valid Time Event Code (VTEC) App". mesonet.agron.iastate.edu. Retrieved March 25, 2021.
  14. ^ "@spann home was hit by #tornado. Major damage. My opinion: that is just not fair!". Twitter. Retrieved March 25, 2021.
  15. ^ "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.
  16. ^ "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.
  17. ^ "IEM :: Valid Time Event Code (VTEC) App". Iowa Environmental Mesonet. Iowa State University. Retrieved March 25, 2021.
  18. ^ Preliminary Local Storm Report (Report). Iowa Environmental Mesonet. March 25, 2021. Retrieved March 25, 2021. {{cite report}}: Unknown parameter |agency= ignored (help)
  19. ^ Preliminary Local Storm Report (Report). Iowa Environmental Mesonet. March 25, 2021. Retrieved March 25, 2021. {{cite report}}: Unknown parameter |agency= ignored (help)
  20. ^ https://www.spc.noaa.gov/climo/reports/210325_rpts.html
  21. ^ "State of emergency issued for 28 Alabama counties as severe weather approaches". ABC 3340. ABC. Retrieved March 25, 2021.

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