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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 34, NWS Mobile, AL

January 21, 2017Escambia County, Florida; Baldwin County, Alabama

NWS Mobile, AL issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Jan 21, 2017, 6:59 PM CST for Escambia County, Florida; Baldwin County, Alabama. It was in force for 46 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
Jan 21, 2017, 6:59 PM CST (00:59 UTC)
Expired
Jan 21, 2017, 7:45 PM CST
In force
46 min
Issued by
NWS Mobile, AL
Area
Storm-based polygon
Hail
1.0 in
Wind
60.0 mph

Counties Baldwin County, AL, Escambia County, FL

The radar

The Mobile radar (KMOB), 50 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 01:02 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The watch it was issued in

The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.

IssuedProductOfficeLasted
Jan 21, 6:51 PM CSTTornado Watch PDSSPC8 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Slidell Radar S, LA (KSIL), launched 00:00Z, 1.0 hours before the alert went out and 198 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Slidell Radar S, LA at 00:00Z on 2017-01-22Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 1796 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Slidell Radar S, LA at 00:00Z on 2017-01-22The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 288 square meters per square second.1939587897117136Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
1796 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-13 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
528 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
96 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
288 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
382 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
4.0
Supercell composite
16.4

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The text

As transmitted.

334 
WUUS54 KMOB 220059
SVRMOB
ALC003-FLC033-220145-
/O.NEW.KMOB.SV.W.0034.170122T0059Z-170122T0145Z/

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Mobile AL
659 PM CST SAT JAN 21 2017

The National Weather Service in Mobile has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
  Central Baldwin County in southwestern Alabama...
  Northwestern Escambia County in northwestern Florida...

* Until 745 PM CST

* At 659 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm was located near Daphne,
  moving northeast at 60 mph.

  HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. 

  SOURCE...Radar indicated. 

  IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage 
           to roofs, siding, and trees. 

* Locations impacted include...
  Daphne, Fairhope, Bay Minette, Spanish Fort, Robertsdale, Point
  Clear, Loxley, Stapleton and Bratt.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Prepare immediately for large hail and damaging winds. People outside
should move immediately to shelter inside a strong building. Stay
away from windows.

Large hail and damaging winds and continuous cloud to ground
lightning is occurring with this storm. Move indoors immediately.
Lightning is one of nature's leading killers. Remember, if you can
hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.

&&

A tornado watch remains in effect until 300 AM CST for south central
and southwestern Alabama...and northwestern Florida.

LAT...LON 3072 8801 3099 8768 3100 8740 3077 8734
      3046 8792
TIME...MOT...LOC 0059Z 234DEG 50KT 3062 8796 

HAIL...1.00IN
WIND...60MPH
 
$$
2 follow-up statements
303 
WWUS54 KMOB 220113
SVSMOB

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
713 PM CST SAT JAN 21 2017

ALC003-FLC033-220145-
/O.CON.KMOB.SV.W.0034.000000T0000Z-170122T0145Z/
Baldwin AL-Escambia FL-
713 PM CST SAT JAN 21 2017

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 745 PM CST
FOR CENTRAL BALDWIN AND NORTHWESTERN ESCAMBIA COUNTIES...

At 713 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm was located over Stapleton, or 7
miles northeast of Spanish Fort, moving northeast at 45 mph.

HAZARD...Golf ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts. 

SOURCE...Radar indicated. 

IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail 
         damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind 
         damage to roofs, siding, and trees. 

Locations impacted include...
Daphne, Bay Minette, Spanish Fort, Robertsdale, Loxley, Stapleton and
Bratt.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

Prepare immediately for large hail and damaging winds. People outside
should move to a shelter, inside a strong building and away from
windows.

Continuous cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Move indoors immediately. Lightning is one of nature's leading
killers. Remember, if you can hear thunder, you are close enough to
be struck by lightning.

&&

A tornado watch remains in effect until 300 AM CST for south central
and southwestern Alabama...and northwestern Florida.

LAT...LON 3072 8801 3099 8768 3100 8740 3077 8734
      3055 8787
TIME...MOT...LOC 0113Z 229DEG 40KT 3073 8780 

TORNADO...POSSIBLE
HAIL...1.75IN
WIND...60MPH
 
$$
255 
WWUS54 KMOB 220121
SVSMOB

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
721 PM CST SAT JAN 21 2017

ALC003-FLC033-220145-
/O.CON.KMOB.SV.W.0034.000000T0000Z-170122T0145Z/
Baldwin AL-Escambia FL-
721 PM CST SAT JAN 21 2017

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 745 PM CST
FOR CENTRAL BALDWIN AND NORTHWESTERN ESCAMBIA COUNTIES...

At 721 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm was located 7 miles east of
Stapleton, or 10 miles southeast of Bay Minette, moving northeast at
55 mph.

HAZARD...Two inch hail and 60 mph wind gusts. 

SOURCE...Radar indicated. 

IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail 
         damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind 
         damage to roofs, siding, and trees. 

Locations impacted include...
Bay Minette, Spanish Fort, Stapleton and Bratt. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

This storm is producing destructive winds and large damaging hail.
SEEK SHELTER NOW inside a sturdy structure and stay away from
windows.

Continuous cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Move indoors immediately. Lightning is one of nature's leading
killers. Remember, if you can hear thunder, you are close enough to
be struck by lightning.

&&

A tornado watch remains in effect until 300 AM CST for south central
and southwestern Alabama...and northwestern Florida.

LAT...LON 3072 8801 3099 8768 3100 8744 3100 8740
      3077 8734 3061 8782
TIME...MOT...LOC 0121Z 239DEG 49KT 3076 8767 

TORNADO...POSSIBLE
HAIL...2.00IN
WIND...60MPH
 
$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Mobile, AL issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 21, 7:15 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMOBEscambia, Santa Rosa45 min
Jan 21, 7:30 PM CSTTornado WarningMOBEscambia, Santa Rosa45 min
Jan 21, 7:46 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMOBEscambia44 min
Jan 21, 7:51 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMOBEscambia, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa54 min
Jan 21, 7:53 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMOBEscambia, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa52 min
Jan 21, 8:11 PM CSTTornado WarningMOBEscambia, Santa Rosa49 min
Jan 21, 8:15 PM CSTTornado WarningMOBEscambia, Santa Rosa30 min
Jan 21, 8:28 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMOBOkaloosa62 min
Jan 21, 8:51 PM CSTAreal Flood AdvisoryMOBEscambia, Santa Rosa6 hr
Jan 21, 9:37 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMOBOkaloosa, Santa Rosa11 min
Jan 22, 5:23 AM CSTWind AdvisoryMOBEscambia, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa30 hr
Jan 22, 8:21 AM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMOBOkaloosa39 min
Jan 22, 9:10 AM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMOBEscambia, Santa Rosa50 min
Jan 22, 9:10 AM CSTTornado WarningMOBOkaloosa50 min
Jan 22, 9:31 AM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMOBEscambia44 min
Jan 22, 9:37 AM CSTSpecial Weather StatementMOBSanta Rosa38 min
Jan 22, 10:00 AM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMOBOkaloosa, Santa Rosa30 min
Jan 22, 10:04 AM CSTTornado WarningMOBOkaloosa, Santa Rosa41 min
Jan 22, 10:12 AM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMOBOkaloosa, Santa Rosa48 min
Jan 22, 10:15 AM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMOBEscambia, Santa Rosa45 min
Jan 22, 10:29 AM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMOBOkaloosa46 min
Jan 22, 11:02 AM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMOBOkaloosa, Santa Rosa58 min
Jan 22, 11:58 AM CSTSpecial Weather StatementMOBOkaloosa62 min
Jan 22, 4:15 PM CSTRiver Flood WarningMOBEscambia3 days
Jan 22, 4:16 PM CSTRiver Flood WarningMOBOkaloosa3 days
Jan 21, 6:18 PM CSTSpecial Weather StatementMOBMobile57 min
Jan 21, 6:18 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMOBMobile42 min
Jan 21, 6:31 PM CSTSpecial Marine WarningMOB89 min
Jan 21, 6:49 PM CSTTornado WarningMOBMobile41 min
Jan 21, 7:03 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMOBMobile, Washington20 min
Jan 21, 7:07 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMOBBaldwin, Mobile38 min
Jan 21, 7:11 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMOBMobile34 min
Jan 21, 7:25 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMOBBaldwin, Conecuh, Escambia, Monroe50 min
Jan 21, 7:40 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMOBMobile28 min
Jan 21, 8:28 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMOBWashington47 min
Jan 21, 9:06 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMOBChoctaw, Clarke, Washington39 min
Jan 21, 9:11 PM CSTTornado WarningMOBCovington34 min
Jan 21, 9:14 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMOBConecuh, Escambia46 min
Jan 21, 9:31 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMOBButler, Conecuh, Covington, Crenshaw44 min
Jan 21, 9:33 PM CSTSpecial Marine WarningMOB57 min
Jan 21, 9:56 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMOBClarke, Monroe, Wilcox49 min
Jan 21, 10:15 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMOBChoctaw, Washington45 min
Jan 21, 10:16 PM CSTSpecial Weather StatementMOBButler, Choctaw, Clarke, Conecuh, Covington, Crenshaw and 4 more59 min
Jan 21, 10:19 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMOBButler, Monroe, Wilcox41 min
Jan 21, 10:20 PM CSTSpecial Marine WarningMOB85 min
Jan 21, 10:25 PM CSTFlash Flood WarningMOBCovington6 hr
Jan 21, 11:10 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMOBChoctaw25 min
Jan 21, 11:15 PM CSTSpecial Weather StatementMOBButler, Clarke, Conecuh, Covington, Crenshaw, Monroe and 2 more75 min
Jan 21, 11:24 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMOBClarke, Wilcox16 min
Jan 21, 11:25 PM CSTSpecial Weather StatementMOBChoctaw50 min
Jan 22, 12:35 AM CSTSpecial Marine WarningMOB115 min
Jan 22, 6:53 AM CSTSpecial Marine WarningMOB82 min
Jan 22, 7:56 AM CSTSpecial Marine WarningMOB49 min
Jan 22, 8:13 AM CSTSpecial Marine WarningMOB2 hr
Jan 22, 8:32 AM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMOBBaldwin43 min
Jan 22, 8:35 AM CSTSpecial Marine WarningMOB55 min
Jan 22, 8:44 AM CSTSpecial Marine WarningMOB61 min
Jan 22, 9:20 AM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMOBMobile40 min
Jan 22, 9:33 AM CSTSpecial Marine WarningMOB42 min
Jan 22, 9:54 AM CSTSpecial Weather StatementMOBWashington51 min
Jan 22, 10:02 AM CSTSpecial Marine WarningMOB58 min
Jan 22, 10:11 AM CSTSpecial Marine WarningMOB49 min
Jan 22, 10:27 AM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMOBMobile, Washington33 min
Jan 22, 10:34 AM CSTSpecial Weather StatementMOBMonroe41 min
Jan 22, 10:52 AM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMOBClarke, Washington23 min
Jan 22, 10:54 AM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMOBClarke, Conecuh, Monroe36 min
Jan 22, 10:58 AM CSTSpecial Marine WarningMOB47 min
Jan 22, 11:03 AM CSTSpecial Weather StatementMOBBaldwin, Escambia42 min
Jan 22, 11:07 AM CSTTornado WarningMOBCovington38 min
Jan 22, 11:13 AM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMOBClarke, Monroe, Washington, Wilcox36 min
Jan 22, 11:24 AM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMOBButler, Conecuh, Covington, Crenshaw, Monroe, Wilcox51 min
Jan 22, 11:39 AM CSTSpecial Marine WarningMOB66 min
Jan 22, 12:08 PM CSTSpecial Weather StatementMOBButler, Crenshaw52 min
Jan 22, 12:26 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMOBButler, Crenshaw34 min

Nearby

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.