Severe WX Severe Weather Threat 3/14-3/16

[tornado examiner]

Every single parameter of this storm now matches April 27th 2011 almost exactly. Would be interested in seeing some current soundings from the area.

There is no way history repeats itself in such a manner

Right…?

 

[The Nino]

What’s the current cape and/or dews in N AL?

67/58 here in hsv

 

[Ledian]

Just woke up to the sirens going off.

 

[buckeye05]

That just missed my parents. Amazing watching it curl up on itself.

Here’s what it looked like btw. No damage photos yet though.

 

[Smokedevil]

The pontotoc storm has weakened. Warning will expire at 5.

 

[AJS]

After waking up and seeing what had happened over night, I legitimately have no words. I don’t even know what to say that hasn’t already been said. We all know what today is going to be like and with what happened last night and this morning, i’m worried beyond belief. To everyone affected by the storms last night and to the ones in the target today, Have a plan, shelter when needed, and stay calm.

 

[Bama Ravens]

Seems like round one has been pretty tame for Alabama this morning, at least when it comes to tornadoes. I’m thankful for that. I’m praying for round two to be much more tame than forecast.

 

[JPWX]

New Tornado Watch coming. Yep. This is gonna be a long day. Yes, I'm still up.

 

[MoonBaby]

I took a tiny nap listening to James Spann in my ear. It’s so windy in Tuscaloosa right now

 

[tornado examiner]

I took a tiny nap listening to James Spann in my ear. It’s so windy in Tuscaloosa right now

That’s the low level jet still zooming. Or I think it is.

 

[Geno]

You are the man. I've napped shortly twice now. It really helps if you can. I doubt that is the case though. Sorry.

 

[MoonBaby]

The low level jet can go away. It’s not fun to watch all of this when you’re in the high risk. That makes me a sadddd panda

 

[MQATLSNOW]

I know we are in Nowcast mode, but any new updates to models for today or HRRR, RPS, NAM, WRF & SREF?

 

[MoonBaby]

Spann just said storms later could k*ll people. He doesn’t normally talk like that.

 

[Geno]

Alternating between dead calm and 15 mph with some gusts on the SE side of Tuscaloosa.

 

[MQATLSNOW]

Yea I heard him to that too. And I am in ATL and it sent chills down my spine

 

[Bama Ravens]

Spann just said storms later could k*ll people. He doesn’t normally talk like that.

Yeah, I’m watching and just heard that, too. Not at all normal for him to say something like that.

 

[MoonBaby]

Alternating between dead calm and 15 mph with some gusts on the SE side of Tuscaloosa.

I’m on the south west side of Tuscaloosa! Hey weather doom neighbor

 

[MichelleH]

So, my son informed me this morning that one of his friends said that Spann referenced April 3, 1974 yesterday in regards to today's threat. Does anyone know where I can read/watch that, because I don't quite believe it. Nicholas asked his friend, "do you know what April '74 is?" He said yes and asked him, "do you?" My son laughed. Turns out he does listen (sometimes).

 

[tornado examiner]

Are there any major discrepancies from this event compared to April 27 2011?