Alabama Tornadoes May 14, 2014

3 Weak Tornadoes on May 14, 2014

Event Summary for Central Alabama

Widespread showers and thunderstorms moved northward across Central Alabama Wednesday afternoon, May 14. This activity developed just ahead of an approaching cold front. The atmosphere was quite tropical with precipitable water values over 1.50 inches. Environmental parameters were marginal for the development of severe thunderstorms, however, isolated thunderstorms exhibited rotation across East Central Alabama. Three weak, short-lived tornadoes did in fact touchdown and produce damage.

The information contained below is the individual tornado events that occurred. The data is PRELIMINARY and may be subject to change.

Location/Clickable Detailed Summary Link	Damage Rating/Estimated Maximum Wind Speeds	Injuries/Fatalities	Damage Path Length/Width	Starting Point/Time	Ending Point/Time
Perote Tornado (Bullock County)	EF-0 85 mph	None	0.87 miles 200 yards	31.9493/-85.7406 218 pm	31.9581/-85.7300 220 pm
Alexander City Tornado (Tallapoosa County)	EF-0 85 mph	None	1.90 miles 150 yards	32.9030/-85.9304 221 pm	32.9304/-85.9298 225 pm
Mines Road Tornado (Clay County)	EF-0 80 mph	None	0.10 miles 30 yards	33.2496/-85.9490 328 pm	33.2510/-85.9495 329 pm

GIS Data

Severe Weather Episode Data

250 mb Analysis May 14 7 pm	500 mb Analysis May 14 7 pm
Surface Analysis May 14 7 pm	850 mb Analysis May 14 7 pm
Day 1 Outlook Issued at Midnight	Day 1 Outlook Issued around Noon

Storm Reports for May 14, 2014