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JANUARY 2013 VOLUME 55 STORM DATA NUMBER 1 AND UNUSUAL WEATHER PHENOMENA WITH LATE REPORTS AND CORRECTIONS NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION noaa NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL SATELLITE, DATA AND INFORMATION SERVICE NATIONAL CLIMATIC DATA CENTER, ASHEVILLE, NC Cover: This cover represents a few weather conditions such as snow, hurricanes, tornadoes, heavy rain and flooding that may occur in any given location any month of the year. (Photos courtesy of NCDC) TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena......…….…....…………...…...........….........................3 Reference Notes.............……...........................……….........…..….….............................................253 STORM DATA (ISSN 0039-1972) National Climatic Data Center Editor: Rhonda Herndon STORM DATA is prepared, and distributed by the National Climatic Data Center (NCDC), National Environmental Satellite, Data and Information Service (NESDIS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena narratives and Hurricane/Tropical Storm summaries are prepared by the National Weather Service. Monthly and annual statistics and summaries of tornado and lightning events resulting in deaths, injuries, and damage are compiled by the National Climatic Data Center and the National Weather Service’s (NWS) Storm Prediction Center. STORM DATA contains all confirmed information on storms available to our staff at the time of publication. Late reports and corrections will be printed in each edition. Except for limited editing to correct grammatical errors, the data in Storm Data are published as received. Note: “None Reported” means that no severe weather occurred and “Not Received” means that no reports were received for this region at the time of printing. Subscription, pricing, and ordering information is available from: NOAA \ National Climatic Data Center Attn: User Engagement & Services Branch 151 Patton Avenue Asheville, NC 28801-5001 (828) 271-4800, option 2 (Customer Services) The editor of STORM DATA solicit your help in acquiring photographs (prints or slides; black and white, or color), maps, clippings, etc. of significant or severe weather events (past or present) for use in the “Outstanding Storms of the Month’’ section of STORM DATA. We request our subscribers or other interested persons to mail such items to: Storm Data National Climatic Data Center 151 Patton Avenue Asheville, NC 28801-5001 e-mail: [email protected] Any such items received by the editor will be for use in STORM DATA only. Any other use will be with the permission of the owner of said items. Materials will be returned if requested. This is an official publication of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and is compiled from information received at the National Climatic Data Center Asheville, North Carolina 28801-5001. Thomas R. Karl Director, National Climatic Data Center 2 Time Path Path Number of Estimated January 2013 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm ALABAMA, Central Lamar County 6 WSW Crews 30 0433CST 0436CST 3.83 300 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Tornado (EF1) An EF1 tornado touched down in Monroe County, Mississippi, south of Greenwood Springs (See WFO Memphis Storm Data) and tracked northeastward into Lamar County, Alabama. The EF1 tornado with winds of 90 mph and 300 yards wide entered Alabama near the intersection of Pleasant Hills Rd and State Line Rd, downing trees near the state line. The tornado took a turn to the east, remaining south of US Highway 278. As the tornado crossed Shake Rag Rd and Abernathy Rd, it caused minor roof damage to one home and an outbuilding, and downed many trees. As the tornado turned to the north northeast, it crossed Sulligent Lake Rd and dissipated just west of Glass Rd. Path length in Mississippi was 7.02 miles. Marion County 1 NNW Hamilton 30 0450CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75) Fayette County 3 NNW Covin 30 0518CST 2 N Fayette R Arthur Arp 0525CST 6.5 500 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Tornado (EF1) A tornado touched down in west central Fayette County, northwest of Fayette, along County Road 37 near the community of Mt. Vernon. The tornado tracked east northeast snapping and uprooting trees as it crossed County Road 23 and Alabama Highway 18. The tornado briefly strengthened to 90 MPH and turned to the northeast where it crossed Alabama Highway 107 and caused minor damage to a residence. The tornado continued moving east northeast, crossing Luxapallila Creek and causing significant tree damage along County Road 21, County Road 85 and County Road 80. The tornado crossed US Highway 43, downing more trees before lifting just west of Alabama Highway 129. Winston County 1 NW Helicon 30 0602CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG) Trees and power lines were knocked down along County Road 40, just west of County Road 77. Note: The estimated wind gust of 50 knots is equivalent to 58 mph. Autauga County 2 SSE Prattmont 30 0618CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG) Trees and power lines were blown down on US Highway 31. Note: The estimated wind gust of 50 knots is equivalent to 58 mph. Autauga County 3 ENE Fays 30 0625CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG) Several trees were knocked down in and around Millbrook. Note: The estimated wind gust of 50 knots is equivalent to 58 mph. Tuscaloosa County 3 SW Coker 30 0644CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG) Trees were reported down along Romulus Road near Sipsey Valley High School. Note: The estimated wind gust of 50 knots is equivalent to 58 mph. Sumter County 3 WNW York 30 0740CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG) A tree was reported down on County Road 2, north of Cuba. Note: The estimated wind gust of 50 knots is equivalent to 58 mph. Chilton County 1 NNE Clanton Gragg Arpt 30 0748CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG) Several trees were blown down along Pinedale Rd. Note: The estimated wind gust of 50 knots is equivalent to 58 mph. 3 Time Path Path Number of Estimated January 2013 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm ALABAMA, Central Talladega County 1 SW Gantt Jct 30 0820CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG) A tree and powerlines were blown down at the intersection of Alabama Highway 21 and US Highway 280. Note: The estimated wind gust of 50 knots is equivalent to 58 mph. Calhoun County 1 E De Armanville 30 0910CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG) A tree was blown down along Bernard Couch Drive. Note: The estimated wind gust of 50 knots is equivalent to 58 mph. Calhoun County 1 SW Choccolocco 30 0912CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG) A large tree fell on a residence along Reneau St, causing roof damage. Note: The estimated wind gust of 50 knots is equivalent to 58 mph. Jefferson County 1 N Fairfield 30 1030CST 1230CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood The intersection at E.J. Oliver Blvd and Valley Road in Fairfield was impassable due to high waters. Elmore County 3 ESE Wetumpka 30 1035CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG) Power lines were blown down on Whitman Field Rd, just east of US Highway 231. Note: The estimated wind gust of 50 knots is equivalent to 58 mph. Calhoun County 1 SSW Hobson City 30 1050CST 1330CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood Local police reported Hale St and Elm St in Oxford were flooded and considered to be dangerous. Calhoun County 1 NE West End Anniston 30 1050CST 1 NE Anniston 1330CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood Many intersections along 10th St were flooded and impassable. One water rescue was reported with no injuries. Jefferson County 1 SE Ayres 30 1055CST 1230CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood Portions of Sweeney Hollow Rd were reported as flooded. Randolph County 3 SSW Pine Tuckey 30 1058CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG) Trees were knocked down along County Road 29. Note: The estimated wind gust of 50 knots is equivalent to 58 mph. Talladega County 1 NNW Talladega 30 1100CST 1300CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood Flooding was reported along many roads in Talladega. Court St and Mosley St were reported as impassable. Other flooded streets included Isabell Circle, North St E, Scott St, and 8th Ave. 4 Time Path Path Number of Estimated January 2013 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm ALABAMA, Central Talladega County 1 W Oldfield 30 1100CST 1300CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood Lake Terrace St was flooded, with water levels up to automobile windows. Talladega County 1 NNE Childersburg 30 1102CST 1300CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood Sadie Lee Lane and Cooper St were impassable due to high water. Tallapoosa County 1 W Jacksons Gap 30 1107CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG) Trees were blown down along Main St. Note: The estimated wind gust of 52 knots is equivalent to 60 mph. Clay County 1 NNE Barfield 30 1110CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG) Trees were blown down along Alabama Highway 9 in Barfield. Note: The estimated wind gust of 50 knots is equivalent to 58 mph. Randolph County 1 E Wadley 30 1128CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG) Trees were blown down along Alabama Highway 22 east of Wadley. Note: The estimated wind gust of 50 knots is equivalent to 58 mph.