kayman

I'm originally from Birmingham and this weather is quite common for Central Alabama

There were 2 tornado watches that have been issued in the last 30 minutes. Everyone from DC to GSP are now under a tornado watch.

It was me that posted that HRRR data from 11AM this morning. The wind profiles are picking up across the Upstate of SC and Western NC with these storms per the Base wind velocity and composite from both the Greer and Columbia NWS radars. I would be watching those discrete cells that are crossing Greenville, Pickens, and Anderson counties as they get closer to Spartanburg and Cherokee counties. The instability levels are much higher over the Spartanburg area and Gaffney because of the sunshine from earlier today. These cells could start to further intensify as they head towards the Charlotte Metro.

What if that turn north doesn't occur like the unforecasted rapid intensification?

At what point will the pro forecasters and meteorologists admit that UK and ICON models are onto something that the NHC refuses to admit? It's bizarre because the storm is starting to move WSW rather than W now via infrared GOES and visible satellite imagery. This storm is looking more and more like a Florida landfall is going to occur.

There's a TDS with that cell. It's headed to the heart of the Southside of the Hampton Roads...

There is a Tornado Warning for the Greater Charlotte area: Tornado Warning Severe Weather Statement National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC 348 PM EDT Fri Apr 19 2019 NCC035-192015- /O.CON.KGSP.TO.W.0017.000000T0000Z-190419T2015Z/ Catawba NC- 348 PM EDT Fri Apr 19 2019 ...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 415 PM EDT FOR CATAWBA COUNTY... At 347 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Newton, moving north at 60 mph. HAZARD...Tornado. SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely. Locations impacted include... Hickory, Newton, St. Stephens, Conover, Maiden, Claremont, Catawba, Lookout Shoals Lake, Startown and Bandys. This storm has a history of producing damage with a possible tornado. Seek shelter immediately! PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris. Please report damaging winds, hail, or flooding to the National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg by calling toll free, 1, 800, 2 6 7, 8 1 0 1, or by posting on our Facebook page, or Tweet it using hashtag nwsgsp. Your message should describe the event and the specific location where it occurred. && LAT...LON 3579 8113 3577 8109 3576 8109 3574 8107 3571 8107 3571 8104 3555 8111 3556 8137 3580 8133 3581 8126 3582 8125 3581 8122 3582 8120 3583 8114 TIME...MOT...LOC 1947Z 197DEG 51KT 3565 8120 TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED HAIL...<.75IN $$ TDP

Don't speak too quickly. The other waves of cells are QLCS that could break up and start to rotate with short notice.

Severe weather coverage of the severe weather in Central Alabama: https://www.wvtm13.com/nowcast

The couplet and notch is tightening up with the storm over northern Tuscaloosa County. NWS BMX office is watching this storm very closely because of the increase of the inflow

There's now a Tornado Warning for Tuscaloosa County, AL. https://twitter.com/NWStornado/status/1117309092085870592?s=19

I've been looking at the GOES visible and infrared satellite imagery over Texas. It looks very disturbing. I only see this much wind shear except prior to an explosive severe weather event that includes multiple long tracked tornadoes. The cluster of storms including the long tracked supercell that produced baseball size hail over Six Flags Fiesta Texas as it moved north of San Antonio is one to watch as it gets into the airmass more prompt for severe weather this afternoon.

Ironically this region is long overdue for an enhanced risk of severe weather and tornado threat. This idea of a cool air wedge always protecting North Georgia is silly. It's still in the Deep South, which is known for severe weather.