Archive March 18-20th, 2018 Severe Weather

[Helicity]

Couplet tightening up just west of Russellville. Looks to be the middle of the three areas of rotation in that complex right now.

 

[Kory]

Nice BWER on the Colbert Co storm.

 

[NorthBamaWX]

CONFIRMED TORNADO in the Red Bay area tracking east around 55 mph!

 

[SilentShadow87]

Oh no...Aaron Jayjack's stream just cut off abruptly. Really hoping he's okay.

 

[NorthBamaWX]

 

[Mike S]

Oh no...Aaron Jayjack's stream just cut off abruptly. Really hoping he's okay.

likely spotty cell coverage

 

[ARCC]

Dumb question - is there still a small cap in place ahead of the storms in NW AL? Not seeing any “explosive development” out ahead and to the SW of that complex. Yet.

Yes.

 

[Equus]

Whoever has a DVR handy, would be nice to archive this coverage given the possibility of what could happen this evening. Hope his doesn't strike Russellville but will be close.

 

[JayF]

The storms do not appear to be moving north or south either just east.

 

[SilentShadow87]

The Russellville area storm is looking pretty nasty right now...this is a strong tornado people.

likely spotty cell coverage

True. I'm just remembering Kelley Williamson I guess.

 

[Evan]

Gonna be close near Russellville.

 

[Evan]

OH GOD. Going right through Russellville.

 

[Equus]

Jeez... going to be a direct hit

 

[SilentShadow87]

OH GOD. Going right through Russellville.

It's going to be head on. Just hope that everyone has taken the necessary precautions.

 

[warneagle]

God I hope they're all in shelter.

 

[HazardousWx]

Ping pong ball sized hail at Franklin Co EMA now....FYI

 

[Mike S]

OH GOD. Going right through Russellville.

no confirmed reports that it is on the ground from spotters in the area. yet.

 

[RainyMorning]

Brandon Clement is streaming from Russellville. Something just went through there.

 

[Equus]

Not seeing a terribly significant CC spike from GWX yet, let's hope that stays the case

 

[Fred]

Strong couplet.

 

[akt1985]

These tornadoes will be rain wrapped, high precipitation supercells according to the meteorologists.