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*Special Webinar* Severe Storms Likely Tuesday Afternoon through Early Wednesday Monday, February 22, 2016 Please MUTE Your Lines! *6 to Mute #6 to Unmute Gary Goggins Meteorologist National Weather Service Birmingham
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*Special Webinar*Severe Storms Likely Tuesday
Afternoon through Early Wednesday
Monday, February 22, 2016Please MUTE Your Lines! *6 to Mute
#6 to Unmute
Gary GogginsMeteorologist
National Weather Service Birmingham
Current Weather
Current Weather
FORECAST RAINFALLThis Afternoon-Wednesday
BirminghamIssued
At
Apr 22, 2023
05:11 PM
NWSBirmingham
Localized higher rainfall totals are
possible in areas that receive multiple
rounds of heavier storms/rain.
Rainfall (Inches)Rainfall (Inches)
0 0.10 0.25 0.50 0.75 1.00 1.25 1.50 1.75 2.00 2.50 3.00 4.00”+
Limited Threat Area:• Tornadoes possible• Damaging winds up to 60
mph• Quarter size hail
Elevated Threat Area:• Tornadoes• Damaging winds up to 70
mph• Quarter size hail
ExtremeSignificantElevatedLimited NWSBirmingham
4 PM Tuesday - 4 AM WednesdaySEVERE WEATHER LIKELY
05:11 PMAt
BirminghamApr 22, 2023
Issued
• Threat levels may increase in size & impacts. Check back often for latest updates!
Threat Area Timing
Limited Area: Tornadoes possible/damaging winds up to 60 mph/quarter size hail
Elevated Area: Tornadoes/damaging winds up to 70 mph/golf ball size hailThreats
ExtremeSignificantElevatedLimited NWSBirmingham
Tue thru Wed Morning (4 PM – 4 AM)
SEVERE WEATHER LIKELY05:11 PMAt
BirminghamApr 22, 2023
Issued
4 PM
– 11
PM
8 PM
– 1
AM
10 P
M –
4AM
4pm Tuesday
6pm Tuesday
9pm Tuesday
12am Wednesday
3am Wednesday
SEVERE WEATHER THREAT
BirminghamApr 22, 2023
Issued
• Surface low rapidly deepens on Tuesday as it tracks across northern Mississippi and into western Tennessee. A squall line will track eastward across central Alabama Tuesday night.
• Models are in good agreement leading to a higher confidence.
• Strong to severe storms possible as early as 4 pm Tuesday afternoon in the west and lasting until 4 am Wednesday morning in the east.
• All types of severe weather possible: Damaging straight-line winds, tornadoes, large hail. Best chances for severe in the southern counties, but high chances all the way up to Birmingham.
• Strong gusty winds not associated thunderstorms possible Tuesday night through Wednesday morning.
ONLINE STORM SPOTTER CLASSES
Spring 2016
NWSBirmingham
BirminghamAlabama
Tuesday, February 2Online Basic Class: 6:30 PM
Thursday, February 11Online Basic Class: 6:30 PM
Wednesday, February 17Online Basic Class: 1 PM
Monday, February 29Online Graduate Class: 6:30 PM. Graduate class can be taken after completion of a basic class for a more in-depth look at how severe storms form.
• Become a trained storm spotter and learn more about severe storms from the comfort of your own home or office!
• Use free Go-To Meeting software on your computer or mobile device. Only requirement is speakers, and a microphone if you want to ask questions.
• Classes typically last 1.5 to 2 hours
For more information and to register:http://www.weather.gov/bmx/?n=skywarnschedule
Monday, February 22Online Basic Class: 6:30 PM
Thanks!
• Another Briefing Tuesday Morning @ 10am• Questions?• Phone: 205-664-3010, Press 2 for a forecaster• Email: [email protected]
