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May 22, 2026, 6:22:48 PM (14 days ago) May 22
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893 NOUS44 KBMX 222222 PNSBMX ALZ011>015-017>050-231030- Public Information Statement National Weather Service Birmingham AL 522 PM CDT Fri May 22 2026 ...NWS Damage Survey for 05/22/26 Tornado Event... .Overview... Numerous showers and thunderstorms occurred across Central Alabama during the late morning to early afternoon of May 22. Enough shear and instability were present to promote the development of small, low-topped supercells within a tropical environment. A few of these cells produced brief rotation, and one EF-1 tornado was confirmed in eastern Tuscaloosa County. .Bama Rock Road Tornado (Tuscaloosa County)... Rating: EF1 Estimated Peak Wind: 95 mph Path Length /statute/: 2.65 miles Path Width /maximum/: 150 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 05/22/2026 Start Time: 12:13 PM CDT Start Location: 3 N Vance / Tuscaloosa County / AL Start Lat/Lon: 33.2105 / -87.2211 End Date: 05/22/2026 End Time: 12:21 PM CDT End Location: 3 S Abernant / Tuscaloosa County / AL End Lat/Lon: 33.2462 / -87.2083 Survey Summary: The tornado touched down just north of Interstate 20/59 nearly 2 miles east of exit 89 in a largely open field with a few trees here and there, one of which was uprooted. Numerous video recordings on social media showed a lowering cloudbase and nebulous funnel cloud crossing the interstate, with what looked like a very narrow drill bit tornado finally touching down. From there, the tornado moved north, crossing Union Road, where minor damage occurred to a double wide manufactured home and the first hint of a debris signature appeared. The tornado then traversed inaccessible forests and fields and intensified before reaching K and R Road, where several hardwood and softwood trees were snapped or uprooted. Only minor damage occurred to any homes on the street. The tornado then turned more northeasterly, crossed Bama Rock Garden Road where a carport was tossed and a home sustained other minor damage and crossed Charles Brook Rd, snapping and uprooting several trees. The tornado dissipated over inaccessible forest somewhere beyond Charles Brook Rd. The currently estimated dissipation point will likely be adjusted after all remote sensing data is reviewed. .Additional Surveys... Additional storm surveys are planned on Saturday, May 23, in Marengo County for areas east of Demopolis and south of Sweet Water. && EF Scale: The Enhanced Fujita Scale classifies tornadoes into the following categories: EF0.....65 to 85 mph EF1.....86 to 110 mph EF2.....111 to 135 mph EF3.....136 to 165 mph EF4.....166 to 200 mph EF5.....>200 mph NOTE: The information in this statement is preliminary and subject to change pending final review of the event and publication in NWS Storm Data. $$
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May 23, 2026, 5:37:17 PM (13 days ago) May 23
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839 NOUS44 KBMX 232137 PNSBMX ALZ011>015-017>050-240945- Public Information Statement National Weather Service Birmingham AL 437 PM CDT Sat May 23 2026 ...NWS Damage Survey for 05/22/2026 Tornado Event Update # 2... .UPDATE... NWS Birmingham Meteorologists surveyed tornado damage in Southern Marengo County along with across Northeast Marengo County into Southwest Hale County. .Overview... Numerous showers and thunderstorms occurred across Central Alabama during the late morning to early afternoon of May 22. Enough shear and instability were present to promote the development of small, low-topped supercells within a tropical environment. A few of these cells produced brief rotation, and one EF-1 tornado was confirmed in eastern Tuscaloosa County. .Bama Rock Road Tornado (Tuscaloosa County)... Rating: EF1 Estimated Peak Wind: 95 mph Path Length /statute/: 2.65 miles Path Width /maximum/: 150 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 05/22/2026 Start Time: 12:13 PM CDT Start Location: 3 N Vance / Tuscaloosa County / AL Start Lat/Lon: 33.2105 / -87.2211 End Date: 05/22/2026 End Time: 12:21 PM CDT End Location: 3 S Abernant / Tuscaloosa County / AL End Lat/Lon: 33.2462 / -87.2083 Survey Summary: The tornado touched down just north of Interstate 20/59 nearly 2 miles east of exit 89 in a largely open field with a few trees here and there, one of which was uprooted. Numerous video recordings on social media showed a lowering cloudbase and nebulous funnel cloud crossing the interstate, with what looked like a very narrow drill bit tornado finally touching down. From there, the tornado moved north, crossing Union Road, where minor damage occurred to a double wide manufactured home and the first hint of a debris signature appeared. The tornado then traversed inaccessible forests and fields and intensified before reaching K and R Road, where several hardwood and softwood trees were snapped or uprooted. Only minor damage occurred to any homes on the street. The tornado then turned more northeasterly, crossed Bama Rock Garden Road where a carport was tossed and a home sustained other minor damage and crossed Charles Brook Rd, snapping and uprooting several trees. The tornado dissipated over inaccessible forest somewhere beyond Charles Brook Rd. The currently estimated dissipation point will likely be adjusted after all remote sensing data is reviewed. .Exmoor Tornado... Rating: EF0 Estimated Peak Wind: 65 mph Path Length /statute/: 0.23 miles Path Width /maximum/: 40 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 05/22/2026 Start Time: 10:47 AM CDT Start Location: 3 S Sweet Water / Marengo County / AL Start Lat/Lon: 32.0537 / -87.8623 End Date: 05/22/2026 End Time: 10:48 AM CDT End Location: 3 SSE Sweet Water / Marengo County / AL End Lat/Lon: 32.0566 / -87.8605 Survey Summary: A brief tornado occurred in the Exmoor community along County Road 6, between County Road 7 and Lewis Road. The tornado began along the back tree line of a property then moved northeast where it shifted a camper northward a few feet off of its cinder block supports. A manufactured home suffered damage to its porch and awning. Some trees were snapped and uprooted as the tornado crossed County Road 6 before dissipating as it downed trees across the road. .Sparks Road Tornado... Rating: EF1 Estimated Peak Wind: 95 mph Path Length /statute/: 2.27 miles Path Width /maximum/: 150 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 05/22/2026 Start Time: 10:43 AM CDT Start Location: 2 W Gallion / Marengo County / AL Start Lat/Lon: 32.5001 / -87.7464 End Date: 05/22/2026 End Time: 10:50 AM CDT End Location: 2 NNW Gallion / Hale County / AL End Lat/Lon: 32.526 / -87.7238 Survey Summary: A tornado developed along Sparks Road, east of Demopolis, near the Marengo County/Hale County line, where several hardwood trees were snapped and uprooted, and a residence had siding damage either from wind or fallen trees. The tornado then moved northeast and impacted homes just off Highway 80 near Yellow Creek Road. Shingles and siding were removed from a couple of homes, a shed was destroyed, and general yard items were strewn. Perhaps the most eye-catching item was the displacement and flipping of a box truck and a pontoon boat. The tornado then crossed Highway 80 with minimal signs of damage and came to an end just past the Hale County line, along Mount Olive Road, where tree branches were broken. && EF Scale: The Enhanced Fujita Scale classifies tornadoes into the following categories: EF0.....65 to 85 mph EF1.....86 to 110 mph EF2.....111 to 135 mph EF3.....136 to 165 mph EF4.....166 to 200 mph EF5.....>200 mph NOTE: The information in this statement is preliminary and subject to change pending final review of the event and publication in NWS Storm Data. $$
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