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Wind Advisory 12, NWS Mobile, AL

June 20, 2017Baldwin County, Mobile County, Alabama; Escambia County, Okaloosa County, Santa Rosa County, Florida

NWS Mobile, AL issued this wind advisory at Jun 20, 2017, 3:47 PM CDT for Baldwin County, Mobile County, Alabama; Escambia County, Okaloosa County, Santa Rosa County, Florida. It took effect at Jun 20, 2017, 7:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 47 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jun 20, 2017, 3:47 PM CDT (20:47 UTC)
In effect from
Jun 20, 2017, 7:00 PM CDT
Expired
Jun 22, 2017, 6:00 PM CDT
In force
47 hr
Issued by
NWS Mobile, AL

Counties Baldwin County, AL, Mobile County, AL, Escambia County, FL, Okaloosa County, FL, Santa Rosa County, FL

The radar

The Mobile radar (KMOB), 82 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:50 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 nearest sounding before it

Slidell Radar S, LA (KSIL), launched 12:00Z, 8.8 hours before the alert went out and 227 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 12:00Z on 2017-06-20Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 736 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 12:00Z on 2017-06-20The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -24 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 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
736 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-5 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
609 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
17 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-24 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
24 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

922 
WWUS74 KMOB 202047
NPWMOB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mobile AL
347 PM CDT Tue Jun 20 2017

...A wind Advisory for near-Coast areas and along Mobile Bay...

.As Tropical Storm Cindy moves passes south of the area,
increasing strong winds will move north and affect near coastal
areas along with areas along Mobile Bay.

ALZ263>266-FLZ202-204-206-210500-
/O.NEW.KMOB.WI.Y.0012.170621T0000Z-170622T1200Z/
Mobile Central-Baldwin Central-Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-
Escambia Coastal-Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
Including the cities of Mobile, Prichard, Theodore, Bay Minette, 
Daphne, Fairhope, Foley, Spanish Fort, Bayou La Batre, 
Dauphin Island, Grand Bay, Fort Morgan, Gulf Shores, 
Orange Beach, Beulah, Ensley, Fort Pickens, Pensacola, 
Pensacola Beach, Perdido Bay, Bagdad, Gulf Breeze, Navarre, 
Destin, Eglin AFB, Fort Walton Beach, Niceville, Seminole, 
Valparaiso, and Wright
347 PM CDT Tue Jun 20 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM CDT
THURSDAY...

The National Weather Service in Mobile has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 7 PM this evening to 7 AM CDT
Thursday. 

* TIMING...Increasing this afternoon into tonight.

* WINDS...Rising to 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 30 to 35 mph.

* IMPACTS...These gusty winds could result in the downing of 
  large limbs, as well as blowing around loose lawn objects. 
  With the wet ground, a few trees could also be blown down. 
  Travel will also be difficult at times especially if traveling 
  on bridges and overpasses as well as east to west oriented 
  roadways. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 25 to 39 mph or frequent
gusts of 30 to 39 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make
driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use
extra caution.

&&

$$
7 follow-up statements
873 
WWUS74 KMOB 210406
NPWMOB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1106 PM CDT Tue Jun 20 2017

...A Wind Advisory remains in effect for near-coast areas in the
western Florida Panhandle...

ALZ263>266-210515-
/O.CAN.KMOB.WI.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-170622T1200Z/
Mobile Central-Baldwin Central-Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-
Including the cities of Mobile, Prichard, Theodore, Bay Minette, 
Daphne, Fairhope, Foley, Spanish Fort, Bayou La Batre, 
Dauphin Island, Grand Bay, Fort Morgan, Gulf Shores, 
and Orange Beach
1106 PM CDT Tue Jun 20 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

With the issuance of a Tropical Storm Warning for coastal Mobile
and Baldwin Counties, the National Weather Service in Mobile has 
cancelled the Wind Advisory for these areas. 


$$

FLZ202-204-206-211215-
/O.CON.KMOB.WI.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-170622T1200Z/
Escambia Coastal-Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
Including the cities of Beulah, Ensley, Fort Pickens, Pensacola, 
Pensacola Beach, Perdido Bay, Bagdad, Gulf Breeze, Navarre, 
Destin, Eglin AFB, Fort Walton Beach, Niceville, Seminole, 
Valparaiso, and Wright
1106 PM CDT Tue Jun 20 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT THURSDAY...

* TIMING...Increasing wind speeds continuing tonight.

* WINDS...Between 20 and 30 mph, with gusts to 30 to 35 mph.

* IMPACTS...These gusty winds could result in the downing of 
  large limbs, as well as blowing around loose lawn objects. 
  With the wet ground, a few trees could also be blown down. 
  Travel will also be difficult at times especially if traveling 
  on bridges and overpasses as well as east to west oriented 
  roadways. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 25 to 39 mph or frequent
gusts of 30 to 39 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make
driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use
extra caution.

Additional statements will be issued as conditions warrant.

&&

$$

Butts
980 
WWUS74 KMOB 211134
NPWMOB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mobile AL
634 AM CDT Wed Jun 21 2017

...A WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FOR COASTAL AREAS OF THE WESTERN
FLORIDA PANHANDLE UNTIL 6 PM CDT THURSDAY...

FLZ202-204-206-211945-
/O.EXT.KMOB.WI.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-170622T2300Z/
Escambia Coastal-Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
Including the cities of Beulah, Ensley, Fort Pickens, Pensacola, 
Pensacola Beach, Perdido Bay, Bagdad, Gulf Breeze, Navarre, 
Destin, Eglin AFB, Fort Walton Beach, Niceville, Seminole, 
Valparaiso, and Wright
634 AM CDT Wed Jun 21 2017

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CDT THURSDAY...

* WINDS...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 35 to 40 
  mph.

* IMPACTS...These gusty winds could result in the downing of 
  large limbs, as well as blowing around loose lawn objects. 
  With the wet ground, a few trees could also be blown down. 
  Travel will also be difficult at times especially if traveling 
  on bridges and overpasses as well as east to west oriented 
  roadways. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 25 to 39 mph or frequent
gusts of 30 to 39 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make
driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use
extra caution.

Additional statements will be issued as conditions warrant.

&&

$$
418 
WWUS74 KMOB 211545
NPWMOB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1045 AM CDT Wed Jun 21 2017

...A WIND ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT ALONG COASTAL AREAS OF THE 
WESTERN FLORIDA PANHANDLE AND SOUTHWEST ALABAMA UNTIL 6 PM CDT 
THURSDAY...

ALZ265-266-212345-
/O.EXA.KMOB.WI.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-170622T2300Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-
Including the cities of Bayou La Batre, Dauphin Island, 
Grand Bay, Fort Morgan, Gulf Shores, and Orange Beach
1045 AM CDT Wed Jun 21 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CDT THURSDAY...

The National Weather Service in Mobile has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect until 6 PM CDT Thursday. 

* WINDS...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts around 35 mph.

* IMPACTS...These gusty winds could result in the downing of 
  large limbs, as well as blowing around loose lawn objects. 
  With the wet ground, a few trees could also be blown down. 
  Travel will also be difficult at times especially if traveling 
  on bridges and overpasses as well as east to west oriented 
  roadways. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 25 to 39 mph or frequent
gusts of 30 to 39 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make
driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use
extra caution.

Additional statements will be issued as conditions warrant.

&&

$$

FLZ202-204-206-212345-
/O.CON.KMOB.WI.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-170622T2300Z/
Escambia Coastal-Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
Including the cities of Beulah, Ensley, Fort Pickens, Pensacola, 
Pensacola Beach, Perdido Bay, Bagdad, Gulf Breeze, Navarre, 
Destin, Eglin AFB, Fort Walton Beach, Niceville, Seminole, 
Valparaiso, and Wright
1045 AM CDT Wed Jun 21 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CDT THURSDAY...

* WINDS...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts around 35 mph.

* IMPACTS...These gusty winds could result in the downing of 
  large limbs, as well as blowing around loose lawn objects. 
  With the wet ground, a few trees could also be blown down. 
  Travel will also be difficult at times especially if traveling 
  on bridges and overpasses as well as east to west oriented 
  roadways. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 25 to 39 mph or frequent
gusts of 30 to 39 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make
driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use
extra caution.

Additional statements will be issued as conditions warrant.

&&

$$
358 
WWUS74 KMOB 212232
NPWMOB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mobile AL
532 PM CDT Wed Jun 21 2017

...A WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT ALONG COASTAL AREAS OF THE 
WESTERN FLORIDA PANHANDLE AND SOUTHWEST ALABAMA UNTIL 6 PM CDT 
THURSDAY...

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-220700-
/O.CON.KMOB.WI.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-170622T2300Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
Including the cities of Bayou La Batre, Dauphin Island, 
Grand Bay, Fort Morgan, Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, Beulah, 
Ensley, Fort Pickens, Pensacola, Pensacola Beach, Perdido Bay, 
Bagdad, Gulf Breeze, Navarre, Destin, Eglin AFB, 
Fort Walton Beach, Niceville, Seminole, Valparaiso, and Wright
532 PM CDT Wed Jun 21 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CDT THURSDAY...

* WINDS...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts around 35 mph.

* IMPACTS...These gusty winds could result in the downing of 
  large limbs, as well as blowing around loose lawn objects. 
  With the wet ground, a few trees could also be blown down. 
  Travel will also be difficult at times especially if traveling 
  on bridges and overpasses as well as east to west oriented 
  roadways. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 25 to 39 mph or frequent
gusts of 30 to 39 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make
driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use
extra caution.

Additional statements will be issued as conditions warrant.

&&

$$
747 
WWUS74 KMOB 220441
NPWMOB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1141 PM CDT Wed Jun 21 2017

...A WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT ALONG COASTAL AREAS OF THE
WESTERN FLORIDA PANHANDLE AND SOUTHWEST ALABAMA UNTIL 6 PM CDT
THURSDAY...

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-221245-
/O.CON.KMOB.WI.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-170622T2300Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
Including the cities of Bayou La Batre, Dauphin Island, 
Grand Bay, Fort Morgan, Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, Beulah, 
Ensley, Fort Pickens, Pensacola, Pensacola Beach, Perdido Bay, 
Bagdad, Gulf Breeze, Navarre, Destin, Eglin AFB, 
Fort Walton Beach, Niceville, Seminole, Valparaiso, and Wright
1141 PM CDT Wed Jun 21 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CDT THURSDAY...

* WINDS...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts around 35 mph.

* IMPACTS...These gusty winds could result in the downing of 
  large limbs, as well as blowing around loose lawn objects. 
  With the wet ground, a few trees could also be blown down. 
  Travel will also be difficult at times especially if traveling 
  on bridges and overpasses as well as east to west oriented 
  roadways. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 25 to 39 mph or frequent
gusts of 30 to 39 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make
driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use
extra caution.

Additional statements will be issued as conditions warrant.

&&

$$
253 
WWUS74 KMOB 220910
NPWMOB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mobile AL
410 AM CDT Thu Jun 22 2017

...A WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT ALONG COASTAL AREAS OF THE
WESTERN FLORIDA PANHANDLE AND SOUTHWEST ALABAMA UNTIL 6 PM CDT
THURSDAY...

ALZ263-264-221715-
/O.EXA.KMOB.WI.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-170622T2300Z/
Mobile Central-Baldwin Central-
Including the cities of Mobile, Prichard, Theodore, Bay Minette, 
Daphne, Fairhope, Foley, and Spanish Fort
410 AM CDT Thu Jun 22 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Mobile has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect until 6 PM CDT this evening. 

* WINDS...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts around 35 mph.

* IMPACTS...These gusty winds could result in the downing of 
  large limbs, as well as blowing around loose lawn objects. 
  With the wet ground, a few trees could also be blown down. 
  Travel will also be difficult at times especially if traveling 
  on bridges and overpasses as well as east to west oriented 
  roadways. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 25 to 39 mph or frequent
gusts of 30 to 39 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make
driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use
extra caution.

Additional statements will be issued as conditions warrant.

&&

$$

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-221715-
/O.CON.KMOB.WI.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-170622T2300Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
Including the cities of Bayou La Batre, Dauphin Island, 
Grand Bay, Fort Morgan, Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, Beulah, 
Ensley, Fort Pickens, Pensacola, Pensacola Beach, Perdido Bay, 
Bagdad, Gulf Breeze, Navarre, Destin, Eglin AFB, 
Fort Walton Beach, Niceville, Seminole, Valparaiso, and Wright
410 AM CDT Thu Jun 22 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WINDS...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts around 35 mph.

* IMPACTS...These gusty winds could result in the downing of 
  large limbs, as well as blowing around loose lawn objects. 
  With the wet ground, a few trees could also be blown down. 
  Travel will also be difficult at times especially if traveling 
  on bridges and overpasses as well as east to west oriented 
  roadways. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 25 to 39 mph or frequent
gusts of 30 to 39 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make
driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use
extra caution.

Additional statements will be issued as conditions warrant.

&&

$$
901 
WWUS74 KMOB 221705
NPWMOB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1205 PM CDT Thu Jun 22 2017

...A WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT ALONG COASTAL AREAS OF THE
WESTERN FLORIDA PANHANDLE AND SOUTHWEST ALABAMA UNTIL 6 PM CDT
THIS EVENING...

ALZ263>266-FLZ202-204-206-222300-
/O.CON.KMOB.WI.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-170622T2300Z/
Mobile Central-Baldwin Central-Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-
Escambia Coastal-Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
Including the cities of Mobile, Prichard, Theodore, Bay Minette, 
Daphne, Fairhope, Foley, Spanish Fort, Bayou La Batre, 
Dauphin Island, Grand Bay, Fort Morgan, Gulf Shores, 
Orange Beach, Beulah, Ensley, Fort Pickens, Pensacola, 
Pensacola Beach, Perdido Bay, Bagdad, Gulf Breeze, Navarre, 
Destin, Eglin AFB, Fort Walton Beach, Niceville, Seminole, 
Valparaiso, and Wright
1205 PM CDT Thu Jun 22 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WINDS...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts around 35 mph.

* IMPACTS...These gusty winds could result in the downing of 
  large limbs, as well as blowing around loose lawn objects. 
  With the wet ground, a few trees could also be blown down. 
  Travel will also be difficult at times especially if traveling 
  on bridges and overpasses as well as east to west oriented 
  roadways. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 25 to 39 mph or frequent
gusts of 30 to 39 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make
driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use
extra caution.

Additional statements will be issued as conditions warrant.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jun 19, 8:55 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryMOBChoctaw3 hr
Jun 20, 4:33 AM CDTSmall Craft AdvisoryMOB22 hr
Jun 20, 4:48 AM CDTCoastal Flood AdvisoryMOBBaldwin, Mobile4 days
Jun 20, 9:52 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningMOBBaldwin5 days
Jun 20, 9:54 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningMOBBaldwin4 days
Jun 20, 9:57 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningMOBBaldwin60 hr
Jun 20, 9:51 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningMOBOkaloosa, Santa Rosa4 days

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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.