Severe WX Severe Threat 17-18 March 2021

[KoD]

Almost like somebody hit a switch these three storms started developing hooks almost simultaneously. So far the two northwestern cells aren't showing much in the way of velocity signatures but keep a very close eye on them!


The cell headed for Warrior already looks downright nasty.

 

[Clancy]

West Jefferson warning now has "tornado observed" messaging.

 

[Weatherphreak]

These tornadoes seem to struggle staying down.

 

[OHWX97]

These tornadoes seem to struggle staying down.

No? And does it matter? There's still been numerous tornadoes today. In fact, Moundville, AL is about to take a direct hit.

 

[CheeselandSkies]

These tornadoes seem to struggle staying down.

Low level shear hasn't really started to crank aside from near the warm front. That will change with time.

The fact that this is what's happening with the storms already is an ominous sign for what's to come.

 

[AL_ham_op]

These tornadoes seem to struggle staying down.

This. Seems like they're not really doing much right now, although they look very impressive on radar.

 

[sak]

No? And does it matter? There's still been numerous tornadoes today. In fact, Moundville, AL is about to take a direct hit.

Um, yes, it matters. No guarantee obviously but I think we would all rather have a day where the tornados struggle to stay down than ones that stay on the ground for 100 miles

 

[_melody_]

Is Spann on 33/40 streaming on Roku? If it is I can't find it. Might be searching for the wrong thing.

Look for the Stirr app. 33/40 is on there. You can find it here in the Roku app store. https://channelstore.roku.com/details/54ff31c3ad12ca0ead5f37d95c318458/stirr-the-new-free-tv

 

[Casuarina Head]

Interestingly, an F4 tornado also struck Moundville on 01/22/1904.

 

[brianc33710]

These tornadoes seem to struggle staying down.

We have 12+ hrs left until AL is in the clear. This will probably (unfortunately) change. 3340 is getting confirm TOG NW Jeff Co.

 

[Forks]

I’m in Gardendale and I hear tornado at West Jefferson.

 

[Weatherphreak]

No? And does it matter? There's still been numerous tornadoes today. In fact, Moundville, AL is about to take a direct hit.

Just making an observation based off the streams.

 

[warneagle]

Tornado warning including Sylacauga now, confirmed tornado.

 

[Equus]

Got a visual from the porch of the developing cell in NW Walker, not much structure yet but still in cool stable air here (66)

 

[TornadoFan]

The Moundville storm looks rather mean.

 

[Weatherphreak]

Brad Travis just mentioned Tupelo is 79 while Muscle Shoals is still in the low 60s. Warm front seems to be struggling to get north.

 

[CheeselandSkies]

Trees down and minor-moderate structural damage live on 33/40 on Highway 69 near Moundville.

 

[brianc33710]

The Moundville storm looks rather mean.

ACB 3340 shows roof damage just N of Moundville.

 

[TornadoFan]

The couplet on the Moundville storm is getting tighter.

 

[Chris3024]

NROT around 1.80 for the Moundville storm