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== Meteorological synopsis. == | == Meteorological synopsis. == | ||
{{See also|Tornado outbreak of February 28 – March 2, 2007}} | {{See also|Tornado outbreak of February 28 – March 2, 2007}} | ||
On February 28, a [[Low-pressure area|low-pressure]] formed across the [[Midwestern United States]], moving east. A [[Trough (meteorology)|low level trough]] was present, bringing in warm moist air from the [[Gulf of Mexico]]. Temperatures reached {{Convert|70|F|C|abbr=on}}. Dewpoints were as high as {{Convert|60|F|C|abbr=in}}, leading to rapid storm development. because of this, a moderate risk was issued for across the southwest.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Storm Prediction Center Feb 28, 2007 1630 UTC Day 1 Convective Outlook |url=https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/outlook/archive/2007/day1otlk_20070228_1630.html |access-date=2026-09-18 |website=www.spc.noaa.gov}}</ref> As March first came around, the Moderate risk was placed over the [[Oklahoma]], [[Kansas]], [[Arkansas]], [[Missouri]] interjection. a 15% hatched risk for tornadoes were over much of the same place.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Storm Prediction Center Mar 1, 2007 0100 UTC Day 1 Convective Outlook |url=https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/outlook/archive/2007/day1otlk_20070301_0100.html |access-date=2026-09-21 |website=www.spc.noaa.gov}}</ref> By 8 a.m., the moderate risk had formed to a L shape, with [[Illinois]] to the north, and stretching as far as [[South Carolina]]. A high risk was outlined directly over the [[Mississippi]] and [[Alabama]], with a 30% hatched risk had been outlined mostly in Alabama.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Storm Prediction Center Mar 1, 2007 0600 UTC Day 1 Convective Outlook |url=https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/outlook/archive/2007/day1otlk_20070301_1200.html |access-date=2026-09-21 |website=www.spc.noaa.gov}}</ref> By this time, tornadic [[Supercell|supercells]] had formed, strengthening as they moved into Alabama. The first tornado touched down at 7:30 a.m., an EF0.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Storm Events Database |url=https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/19262 |access-date=2026-09-21 |website=www.ncei.noaa.gov}}</ref> | On February 28, a [[Low-pressure area|low-pressure]] formed across the [[Midwestern United States]], moving east. A [[Trough (meteorology)|low level trough]] was present, bringing in warm moist air from the [[Gulf of Mexico]]. Temperatures reached {{Convert|70|F|C|abbr=on}}. Dewpoints were as high as {{Convert|60|F|C|abbr=in}}, leading to rapid storm development. because of this, a moderate risk was issued for across the southwest.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Storm Prediction Center Feb 28, 2007 1630 UTC Day 1 Convective Outlook |url=https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/outlook/archive/2007/day1otlk_20070228_1630.html |access-date=2026-09-18 |website=www.spc.noaa.gov}}</ref> As March first came around, the Moderate risk was placed over the [[Oklahoma]], [[Kansas]], [[Arkansas]], [[Missouri]] interjection. a 15% hatched risk for tornadoes were over much of the same place.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Storm Prediction Center Mar 1, 2007 0100 UTC Day 1 Convective Outlook |url=https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/outlook/archive/2007/day1otlk_20070301_0100.html |access-date=2026-09-21 |website=www.spc.noaa.gov}}</ref> By 8 a.m., the moderate risk had formed to a L shape, with [[Illinois]] to the north, and stretching as far as [[South Carolina]]. A high risk was outlined directly over the [[Mississippi]] and [[Alabama]], with a 30% hatched risk had been outlined mostly in Alabama.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Storm Prediction Center Mar 1, 2007 0600 UTC Day 1 Convective Outlook |url=https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/outlook/archive/2007/day1otlk_20070301_1200.html |access-date=2026-09-21 |website=www.spc.noaa.gov}}</ref> By this time, tornadic [[Supercell|supercells]] had formed, strengthening as they moved into Alabama. The first tornado touched down at 7:30 a.m., an EF0.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Storm Events Database |url=https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/19262 |access-date=2026-09-21 |website=www.ncei.noaa.gov}}</ref> A single supercell formed around midday, heading towards Enterprise. The cell was warned with a [[tornado warning]] at 12:47 p.m.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Narramore |first=Jen |date=2020-02-24 |title=Enterprise, AL EF4 Tornado – March 1, 2007 – Tornado Talk |url=https://www.tornadotalk.com/enterprise-al-ef4-tornado-march-1-2007/ |access-date=2026-09-22 |language=en-US}}</ref> | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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Template:Short description Template:Infobox weather eventTemplate:Infobox weather event/TornadoTemplate:Infobox weather event/EffectsTemplate:Infobox weather event/FooterTemplate:Distinguish across the midday hours of March 1, 2007, a supercell produced a tornado that would track through Enterprise, Alabama, causing heavy damage. The tornado would be part of a larger outbreak that lasted from February 28 to March 2. The tornado would inflict severe damage to the Enterprise High School, where it would kill 8 students. This tornado would be the deadliest tornado to strike a school since the Belvidere tornado in 1967. This would be the deadliest tornado in the outbreak as well. The tornado would spend much of it's 10 miles ({{rnd/cTemplate:Rnd/b|16|(1−1)|0}} km) in Enterprise, flattening many homes and businesses. While school was to be dismissed at 1:00 p.m., but the tornado struck before much of the school could be dismissed. The tornado would cause 50 significant injuries as well.[1]
Meteorological synopsis.
Template:See also On February 28, a low-pressure formed across the Midwestern United States, moving east. A low level trough was present, bringing in warm moist air from the Gulf of Mexico. Temperatures reached Template:Convert/F. Dewpoints were as high as Template:Convert/F, leading to rapid storm development. because of this, a moderate risk was issued for across the southwest.[2] As March first came around, the Moderate risk was placed over the Oklahoma, Kansas, Arkansas, Missouri interjection. a 15% hatched risk for tornadoes were over much of the same place.[3] By 8 a.m., the moderate risk had formed to a L shape, with Illinois to the north, and stretching as far as South Carolina. A high risk was outlined directly over the Mississippi and Alabama, with a 30% hatched risk had been outlined mostly in Alabama.[4] By this time, tornadic supercells had formed, strengthening as they moved into Alabama. The first tornado touched down at 7:30 a.m., an EF0.[5] A single supercell formed around midday, heading towards Enterprise. The cell was warned with a tornado warning at 12:47 p.m.[6]
References
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- ↑ NWS, GODSEY. "PUBLIC INFORMATION STATEMENT". http://www.srh.noaa.gov/tlh/Mar0102_2007/PNSTAE_03010207.txt.
- ↑ "Storm Prediction Center Feb 28, 2007 1630 UTC Day 1 Convective Outlook". https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/outlook/archive/2007/day1otlk_20070228_1630.html.
- ↑ "Storm Prediction Center Mar 1, 2007 0100 UTC Day 1 Convective Outlook". https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/outlook/archive/2007/day1otlk_20070301_0100.html.
- ↑ "Storm Prediction Center Mar 1, 2007 0600 UTC Day 1 Convective Outlook". https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/outlook/archive/2007/day1otlk_20070301_1200.html.
- ↑ "Storm Events Database". https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/19262.
- ↑ Narramore, Jen (2020-02-24). "Enterprise, AL EF4 Tornado – March 1, 2007 – Tornado Talk" (in en-US). https://www.tornadotalk.com/enterprise-al-ef4-tornado-march-1-2007/.