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Tornado Warning 14, NWS Mobile, AL

January 21, 2017Escambia County, Santa Rosa County, Florida; Escambia County, Alabama

NWS Mobile, AL issued this tornado warning at Jan 21, 2017, 8:11 PM CST for Escambia County, Santa Rosa County, Florida; Escambia County, Alabama. It was in force for 49 min. 1 report came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The outline as issued, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Jan 21, 2017, 8:11 PM CST (02:11 UTC)
Expired
Jan 21, 2017, 9:00 PM CST
In force
49 min
Issued by
NWS Mobile, AL
Area
Storm-based polygon
Tornado
Radar indicated
Hail
1.25 in

Counties Escambia County, AL, Escambia County, FL, Santa Rosa County, FL

The radar

The Eglin Afb radar (KEVX), 110 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 02:13 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Jan 21, 8:30 PM CSTTSTM WND DMGBrewton, ALTREE FELL ON COMMERCIAL BUILDING IN DOWNTOWN BREWTON. TIME ESTIMATED VIA RADAR

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

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

Birmingham, AL (KBMX), launched 00:00Z, 2.2 hours before the alert went out and 242 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, Birmingham, AL at 00:00Z on 2017-01-22Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 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, Birmingham, AL at 00:00Z on 2017-01-22The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -25 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 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
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
945 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
61 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-25 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
20 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.1

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The text

As transmitted.

502 
WFUS54 KMOB 220211
TORMOB
ALC053-FLC033-113-220300-
/O.NEW.KMOB.TO.W.0014.170122T0211Z-170122T0300Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Mobile AL
811 PM CST SAT JAN 21 2017

The National Weather Service in Mobile has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Eastern Escambia County in south central Alabama...
  North central Escambia County in northwestern Florida...
  Northern Santa Rosa County in northwestern Florida...

* Until 900 PM CST
    
* At 811 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located near Century, moving northeast at 40 mph.

  HAZARD...Tornado and half dollar size hail. 

  SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. 

  IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
           shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. 
           Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree 
           damage is likely. 

* This dangerous storm will be near...
  Jay and Pollard around 820 PM CST. 
  Riverview around 830 PM CST. 
  Brewton and East Brewton around 835 PM CST. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

&&

LAT...LON 3100 8679 3099 8679 3084 8727 3096 8734
      3126 8693 3100 8674
TIME...MOT...LOC 0211Z 239DEG 35KT 3092 8724 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.25IN

$$
2 follow-up statements
123 
WWUS54 KMOB 220233 RRA
SVSMOB

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

ALC053-FLC033-113-220300-
/O.CON.KMOB.TO.W.0014.000000T0000Z-170122T0300Z/
Escambia AL-Escambia FL-Santa Rosa FL-
833 PM CST SAT JAN 21 2017

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 900 PM CST FOR EASTERN
ESCAMBIA...NORTH CENTRAL ESCAMBIA AND NORTHERN SANTA ROSA COUNTIES...
    
At 832 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Jay, or near Century, moving east at 40 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and half dollar size hail. 

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. 

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
         shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage 
         to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree damage is 
         likely. 

This dangerous storm will be near...
Brewton, East Brewton and Riverview around 845 PM CST. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

&&

LAT...LON 3100 8679 3099 8679 3084 8727 3096 8734
      3126 8693 3100 8674
TIME...MOT...LOC 0232Z 249DEG 36KT 3097 8717 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.25IN

$$
194 
WWUS54 KMOB 220249
SVSMOB

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

FLC033-113-220257-
/O.CAN.KMOB.TO.W.0014.000000T0000Z-170122T0300Z/
Escambia FL-Santa Rosa FL-
849 PM CST SAT JAN 21 2017

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTH CENTRAL ESCAMBIA AND NORTHERN SANTA
ROSA COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...
    
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A tornado watch remains in effect until 300 AM CST for south central
Alabama.

LAT...LON 3100 8691 3101 8710 3106 8712 3126 8693
      3100 8674
TIME...MOT...LOC 0247Z 234DEG 37KT 3107 8702 

$$

ALC053-220300-
/O.CON.KMOB.TO.W.0014.000000T0000Z-170122T0300Z/
Escambia AL-
849 PM CST SAT JAN 21 2017

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 900 PM CST FOR EASTERN
ESCAMBIA COUNTY...
    
At 847 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Riverview, or near Brewton, moving northeast at 45
mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail. 

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. 

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
         shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage 
         to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree damage is 
         likely. 

This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
eastern Escambia County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

&&

LAT...LON 3100 8691 3101 8710 3106 8712 3126 8693
      3100 8674
TIME...MOT...LOC 0247Z 234DEG 37KT 3107 8702 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.00IN

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 21, 6:59 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMOBEscambia46 min
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, 8:15 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

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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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.