Alabama thread!

I'm trying to get some of these schmucks up to Rausch or AOAA.

 

Mornin fellas

 

Rausch takeover is the last weekend in July, and AOAA invasion will be the first weekend in October.

 

https://youtu.be/9BnDdUryqxQ

 

Sup EJ
Got me wanting a cheese fried pickle

 

Probably should have cooked em just a bit longer but this on a hotdog or burger would be a massive win

 

The following is text directly from the NWS Damage Survey for the January 25th Tornado Event:

Central Alabama was involved within a warm sector area during the night of January 25th, 2021, featuring dew points in the low to mid-60s and surface-based instability reaching as high as 1,200 J/kg. Strong wind shear was in place which, combined with instability, favored a risk for severe storms. Upper-level troughing was displaced well toward the northwest, which helped to limit the number of severe storms, with just one or two occurring in Central Alabama through the event.

The storm that produced the EF-3 tornado was first tracked from near Interstate 55 in Central Mississippi. As the storm moved across Mississippi and into West Alabama it exhibited episodes of rotation, but none were strong enough to produce a tornado. As the storm entered Jefferson County, its structure underwent organization. A rotational signature quickly matured, with an associated BEWR signature on RADAR. A strong tornado was spawned, affecting populated areas just north of Birmingham. This storm continued eastward into Georgia, with additional occurrences of rotation but no additional tornadoes.

This event will be reviewed as the formation of this tornadic storm was particularly interesting given the overall environment. A few small-scale factors, perhaps not present elsewhere, appear to have come together to allow this storm to produce such a tornado.

.Fultondale Tornado (Jefferson County)…

Rating: EF-3
Estimated Peak Wind: 150 mph
Path Length /statute/: 9.5 miles
Path Width /maximum/: 500 yards
Fatalities: 1
Injuries: 30 plus

Start Date: 01/25/2021
Start Time: 10:40 pm
Start Location: 5 NNW Birmingham
Start Lat/Lon: 33.5971 / -86.8246

End Date: 01/25/2021
End Time: 10:54 pm
End Location: 2 SW Pinson
End Lat/Lon: 33.6539 / -86.6810

The tornado began along Chapel Hills Parkway, where minor damage to homes occurred. The tornado then tracked northeastward across Ellard Road, then directly over the Walker Chapel Road overpass on Interstate 65. It was at this interstate exit where the tornado began to intensify, snapping numerous power poles and causing substantial damage to the Hampton Inn. The damage to the hotel and surrounding area suggests EF-2 strength (winds up to 115 mph). The tornado continued northeastward, crossing Highway 31, causing mostly tree damage along the highway. As the tornado moved into more residential areas along Fulton Drive and Lykes Boulevard, substantial damage occurred with several homes being destroyed with at least one being swept off the foundation. There was also significant tree damage in the neighborhood. The tornado paralleled Carson Road and continued causing substantial damage to homes along Meida Circle, Darlene Drive, and New Castle Road. The damage along New Castle Road was widespread with a few trees debarked and debris from homes thrown considerable distances. The tornado began to weaken at this point and crossed Carson Road near the intersection of North Pine Hill Road, causing damage to Fultondale High School before crossing Pinson Valley Parkway (Highway 79). Along Highway 79, several mobile homes were damaged by falling trees in the Rusk Mobile Home Park. The tornado finally lifted near Highway 75 in Center Point, where trees and powerlines were downed near the Jefferson County Multi-Services Facility.

Note: The information in this statement is preliminary and subject to change pending final review of the event and publication in NWS Storm Data

 

From AlabamaWX

WET AT TIMES TODAY: Clouds will cover Alabama today, and periods of rain will continue with the approach a cold front. There could be a rumble of thunder somewhere, but no severe storms are expected, and additional rain amounts today will be generally 1/2 inch or less. Temperatures will begin to fall this afternoon over the northern third of the state as colder air pushes in behind the front.

The sky begins to clear late tonight, after midnight, and tomorrow will be a brighter day with a mostly sunny sky. We start the day tomorrow around 30, followed by a high between 45 and 50 degrees. We drop into the mid 20s early Friday morning… then expect sunshine in full force during the day Friday with a high in the mid 50s, right at seasonal averages for late January in Alabama.

THE ALABAMA WEEKEND: After some morning sunshine, the sky becomes cloudy Saturday afternoon ahead of the next weather system to the west; temperatures will reach the low to mid 60s. Then, rain is likely Saturday night into Sunday morning… amounts of around 1/2 inch are likely. Some thunder is possible, but for now models show no surface based instability, and no risk of severe storms. Clouds linger much of the day Sunday with a high around 60 degrees.

NEXT WEEK: Much of the week looks dry with seasonal temperatures (highs in the 50s, lows in the 30s)… rain and possibly a few thunderstorms return late in the week on Friday with the approach of a cold front. Still no sign of any bitterly cold Arctic air for Alabama for the next 10 days… See the Weather Xtreme video for maps, graphics, and more details.



ON THIS DATE IN 1989: Bitter cold air gripped most of Alaska during January 1989. Tanana, near Fairbanks, saw a low temperature of 76 degrees below zero on this day. The high for the day was 60 degrees below zero. With an average temperature of 68 degrees below zero, Tanana saw an average temperature of nearly sixty degrees below normal.

 

Everyone must be browsing WSB today

 

Sup Preston. Seems folks are having to work a bit more these days.

I'm getting another set of new tires (hopefully tomorrow).

 

another set? Yes today i was swamped at work.

 

Yeah, I can't get the Milestars to balance so they are ordering me something different. I've aligned the front-end twice and balanced the tires 4 times. I really like the tires except for the vides around 55 mph.

I'm going to try these Kelly TSR tires.

 

Roughing in the tire carrier. It’s kind of growing on me, but I still kinda hate the giant tar sticking out from the truck...not sure what else I’d do with it, and I really need my bed back haha

 

Evenin fellas

 

Patagonias? Maybe that's the source of some of my vibrations. Such a cheap tire for the offroad performance though, and tough.

 

I'm really liking the Kenda Klever R/T's in 33x10.5. They also have a 35x10.5 too

 

Mine are Patagoina Milestar X/T 275/70r18 that appear to be out of round somewhere. I personally believe it is because I want to run them at 37 psi instead of 45-50 psi that big trucks would want to run. I'm hoping the new tires don't have the same problem running them on the lighter Tacoma.

 

Those poor exposed hangers need some attention

 

Just checking in on you turds. I hope no one was affected by the weather the other day.

 

Haha yeah I know. I’ll probably weld up some supports and skids for them and call it a day. I don’t think I’m going to do much more to this truck. Been eying some 80’s Hiluxs