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Tornado Warning 14, NWS Mobile, AL
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.
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.
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 21, 8:30 PM CST | TSTM WND DMG | Brewton, AL | TREE 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.
| Issued | Product | Office | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 21, 6:51 PM CST | Tornado Watch | SPC | 8 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.
- 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
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.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 21, 6:59 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Escambia | 46 min |
| Jan 21, 7:15 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Escambia, Santa Rosa | 45 min |
| Jan 21, 7:30 PM CST | Tornado Warning | MOB | Escambia, Santa Rosa | 45 min |
| Jan 21, 7:46 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Escambia | 44 min |
| Jan 21, 7:51 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Escambia, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa | 54 min |
| Jan 21, 7:53 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Escambia, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa | 52 min |
| Jan 21, 8:15 PM CST | Tornado Warning | MOB | Escambia, Santa Rosa | 30 min |
| Jan 21, 8:28 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Okaloosa | 62 min |
| Jan 21, 8:51 PM CST | Areal Flood Advisory | MOB | Escambia, Santa Rosa | 6 hr |
| Jan 21, 9:37 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Okaloosa, Santa Rosa | 11 min |
| Jan 22, 5:23 AM CST | Wind Advisory | MOB | Escambia, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa | 30 hr |
| Jan 22, 8:21 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Okaloosa | 39 min |
| Jan 22, 9:10 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Escambia, Santa Rosa | 50 min |
| Jan 22, 9:10 AM CST | Tornado Warning | MOB | Okaloosa | 50 min |
| Jan 22, 9:31 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Escambia | 44 min |
| Jan 22, 9:37 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | MOB | Santa Rosa | 38 min |
| Jan 22, 10:00 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Okaloosa, Santa Rosa | 30 min |
| Jan 22, 10:04 AM CST | Tornado Warning | MOB | Okaloosa, Santa Rosa | 41 min |
| Jan 22, 10:12 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Okaloosa, Santa Rosa | 48 min |
| Jan 22, 10:15 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Escambia, Santa Rosa | 45 min |
| Jan 22, 10:29 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Okaloosa | 46 min |
| Jan 22, 11:02 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Okaloosa, Santa Rosa | 58 min |
| Jan 22, 11:58 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | MOB | Okaloosa | 62 min |
| Jan 22, 4:15 PM CST | River Flood Warning | MOB | Escambia | 3 days |
| Jan 22, 4:16 PM CST | River Flood Warning | MOB | Okaloosa | 3 days |
| Jan 21, 6:18 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | MOB | Mobile | 57 min |
| Jan 21, 6:18 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Mobile | 42 min |
| Jan 21, 6:31 PM CST | Special Marine Warning | MOB | 89 min | |
| Jan 21, 6:49 PM CST | Tornado Warning | MOB | Mobile | 41 min |
| Jan 21, 7:03 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Mobile, Washington | 20 min |
| Jan 21, 7:07 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Baldwin, Mobile | 38 min |
| Jan 21, 7:11 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Mobile | 34 min |
| Jan 21, 7:25 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Baldwin, Conecuh, Escambia, Monroe | 50 min |
| Jan 21, 7:40 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Mobile | 28 min |
| Jan 21, 8:28 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Washington | 47 min |
| Jan 21, 9:06 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Choctaw, Clarke, Washington | 39 min |
| Jan 21, 9:11 PM CST | Tornado Warning | MOB | Covington | 34 min |
| Jan 21, 9:14 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Conecuh, Escambia | 46 min |
| Jan 21, 9:31 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Butler, Conecuh, Covington, Crenshaw | 44 min |
| Jan 21, 9:33 PM CST | Special Marine Warning | MOB | 57 min | |
| Jan 21, 9:56 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Clarke, Monroe, Wilcox | 49 min |
| Jan 21, 10:15 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Choctaw, Washington | 45 min |
| Jan 21, 10:16 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | MOB | Butler, Choctaw, Clarke, Conecuh, Covington, Crenshaw and 4 more | 59 min |
| Jan 21, 10:19 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Butler, Monroe, Wilcox | 41 min |
| Jan 21, 10:20 PM CST | Special Marine Warning | MOB | 85 min | |
| Jan 21, 10:25 PM CST | Flash Flood Warning | MOB | Covington | 6 hr |
| Jan 21, 11:10 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Choctaw | 25 min |
| Jan 21, 11:15 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | MOB | Butler, Clarke, Conecuh, Covington, Crenshaw, Monroe and 2 more | 75 min |
| Jan 21, 11:24 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Clarke, Wilcox | 16 min |
| Jan 21, 11:25 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | MOB | Choctaw | 50 min |
| Jan 22, 12:35 AM CST | Special Marine Warning | MOB | 115 min | |
| Jan 22, 6:53 AM CST | Special Marine Warning | MOB | 82 min | |
| Jan 22, 7:56 AM CST | Special Marine Warning | MOB | 49 min | |
| Jan 22, 8:13 AM CST | Special Marine Warning | MOB | 2 hr | |
| Jan 22, 8:32 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Baldwin | 43 min |
| Jan 22, 8:35 AM CST | Special Marine Warning | MOB | 55 min | |
| Jan 22, 8:44 AM CST | Special Marine Warning | MOB | 61 min | |
| Jan 22, 9:20 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Mobile | 40 min |
| Jan 22, 9:33 AM CST | Special Marine Warning | MOB | 42 min | |
| Jan 22, 9:54 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | MOB | Washington | 51 min |
| Jan 22, 10:02 AM CST | Special Marine Warning | MOB | 58 min | |
| Jan 22, 10:11 AM CST | Special Marine Warning | MOB | 49 min | |
| Jan 22, 10:27 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Mobile, Washington | 33 min |
| Jan 22, 10:34 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | MOB | Monroe | 41 min |
| Jan 22, 10:52 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Clarke, Washington | 23 min |
| Jan 22, 10:54 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Clarke, Conecuh, Monroe | 36 min |
| Jan 22, 10:58 AM CST | Special Marine Warning | MOB | 47 min | |
| Jan 22, 11:03 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | MOB | Baldwin, Escambia | 42 min |
| Jan 22, 11:07 AM CST | Tornado Warning | MOB | Covington | 38 min |
| Jan 22, 11:13 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Clarke, Monroe, Washington, Wilcox | 36 min |
| Jan 22, 11:24 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Butler, Conecuh, Covington, Crenshaw, Monroe, Wilcox | 51 min |
| Jan 22, 11:39 AM CST | Special Marine Warning | MOB | 66 min | |
| Jan 22, 12:08 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | MOB | Butler, Crenshaw | 52 min |
| Jan 22, 12:26 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Butler, Crenshaw | 34 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.