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Special Weather Statement, NWS Mobile, AL

July 8, 2019Covington County, Alabama

NWS Mobile, AL issued this special weather statement at Jul 8, 2019, 8:24 PM CDT for Covington County, Alabama. It was in force for 36 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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Issued
Jul 8, 2019, 8:24 PM CDT (01:24 UTC)
Expired
Jul 8, 2019, 9:00 PM CDT
In force
36 min
Issued by
NWS Mobile, AL

County Covington County, AL

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NWS Mobile, AL wrote its last area forecast discussion before this special weather statement went out at Jul 8, 6:47 PM CDT, 1 hour 37 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jul 8, 6:47 PM CDT, 1 hour 37 minutes before
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Hazardous weather outlook, Jul 8, 5:09 AM CDT, 15 hours 15 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook...UPDATED
National Weather Service Mobile AL
509 AM CDT Mon Jul 8 2019

ALZ051>060-261>266-FLZ201>206-MSZ067-075-076-078-079-091015-
Choctaw-Washington-Clarke-Wilcox-Monroe-Conecuh-Butler-Crenshaw-
Escambia-Covington-Mobile Inland-Baldwin Inland-Mobile Central-
Baldwin Central-Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Inland-
Escambia Coastal-Santa Rosa Inland-Santa Rosa Coastal-
Okaloosa Inland-Okaloosa Coastal-Wayne-Perry-Greene-Stone-George-
509 AM CDT Mon Jul 8 2019

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of south central
Alabama...southwest Alabama...northwest Florida and southeast
Mississippi.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

High heat index values ranging from 102 F to 105 F will continue
today, remaining just below 108 F advisory criteria.

Isolated to scattered thunderstorms will develop by this
afternoon. Although widespread organized severe weather is not
expected a few storms could become strong with gusty straight line
winds, frequent lightning, and locally heavy rainfall being the
main threats.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday

High heat index values will likely continue each day through
Friday. Heat advisories may be required.

Isolated to scattered thunderstorms will develop each day.
Although widespread organized severe weather is not expected a
few storms could become strong with gusty straight line winds,
frequent lightning, and locally heavy rainfall being the main
threats.

There is a moderate risk of rip current along the Gulf beaches of
Alabama and Northwest Florida on Wednesday followed by a High
risk on Thursday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Activation of SkyWarn severe spotter networks is not expected
through Sunday.

GMZ630>636-650-655-670-675-091015-
Northern Mobile Bay-Southern Mobile Bay-Mississippi Sound-
Perdido Bay-Pensacola Bay System-Western Choctawhatchee Bay-
Eastern Choctawhatchee Bay-
Coastal waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS out 20 NM-
Coastal waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to Pensacola
FL out 20 NM-
Waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS from 20 to 60 NM-
Waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to Pensacola FL from
20 to 60 NM-
509 AM CDT Mon Jul 8 2019

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of the coastal
waters of Alabama and northwest Florida.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Winds and seas will be higher near isolated to scattered
thunderstorms through tonight.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday

Winds and seas will be higher near isolated to scattered
thunderstorms through much of the week.

Hazardous conditions for small craft will be likely late in the
week due to an area of low pressure developing near the northeast
Gulf then moving west.

In the hours before

Special weather statement, Jul 8, 4:59 PM CDT, 3 hours 25 minutes before
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Special weather statement, Jul 8, 5:38 PM CDT, 2 hours 46 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
538 PM CDT Mon Jul 8 2019

FLZ203>206-082330-
Okaloosa Inland FL-Okaloosa Coastal FL-Santa Rosa Coastal FL-
Santa Rosa Inland FL-
538 PM CDT Mon Jul 8 2019

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT THE FOLLOWING COUNTIES...
SOUTHWESTERN OKALOOSA AND SOUTHEASTERN SANTA ROSA COUNTIES UNTIL 630
PM CDT...

At 537 PM CDT, the strong thunderstorm was located 7 miles northwest
of Wright, moving south at 25 mph.

Wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph will be possible with this storm.

Locations impacted include...
Wright, Fort Walton Beach, Mary Esther, Ocean City, Cinco Bayou and
Navarre Beach.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

&&

LAT...LON 3039 8687 3039 8686 3041 8666 3040 8690
      3044 8689 3044 8688 3045 8689 3067 8685
      3067 8666 3045 8659 3045 8660 3043 8659
      3043 8661 3041 8659 3040 8660 3039 8657
      3039 8672 3037 8691 3038 8690
TIME...MOT...LOC 2237Z 352DEG 20KT 3052 8675
Special weather statement, Jul 8, 5:53 PM CDT, 2 hours 31 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
553 PM CDT Mon Jul 8 2019

ALZ057-058-090000-
Butler AL-Crenshaw AL-
553 PM CDT Mon Jul 8 2019

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT THE FOLLOWING COUNTIES...
NORTHEASTERN BUTLER AND NORTHERN CRENSHAW COUNTIES UNTIL 700 PM
CDT...

At 552 PM CDT, the strong thunderstorm was located over Sprague, or 6
miles northwest of Meadville, moving south at 15 mph.

Wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph will be possible with this storm.

Locations impacted include...
Petrey and Highland Home.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

&&

LAT...LON 3187 8654 3196 8651 3196 8641 3203 8641
      3204 8640 3205 8640 3205 8630 3197 8630
      3197 8620 3196 8618 3189 8617 3183 8618
      3179 8620 3179 8615 3176 8615
TIME...MOT...LOC 2252Z 013DEG 14KT 3212 8624
Local storm report, Jul 8, 6:17 PM CDT, 2 hours 7 minutes before
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Special weather statement, Jul 8, 8:24 PM CDT, 0 minutes before
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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jul 8, 7:03 PM CDTSpecial Marine WarningMOB57 min
Jul 8, 8:12 PM CDTSpecial Marine WarningMOB63 min
Jul 8, 8:54 PM CDTSpecial Marine WarningMOB66 min
Jul 8, 11:33 PM CDTSpecial Marine WarningMOB27 min
Jul 9, 6:02 AM CDTSpecial Marine WarningMOB88 min
Jul 9, 7:50 AM CDTSpecial Marine WarningMOB85 min
Jul 9, 9:38 AM CDTSpecial Marine WarningMOB97 min
Jul 9, 12:01 PM CDTSpecial Marine WarningMOB89 min
Jul 9, 1:15 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMOBCrenshaw45 min
Jul 9, 1:23 PM CDTSpecial Marine WarningMOB82 min
Jul 9, 1:40 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMOBButler65 min
Jul 9, 1:45 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMOBCovington, Escambia45 min
Jul 9, 2:02 PM CDTSpecial Marine WarningMOB32 min
Jul 9, 2:02 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMOBMobile28 min
Jul 9, 2:05 PM CDTSpecial Marine WarningMOB25 min
Jul 9, 2:29 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMOBEscambia61 min
Jul 9, 2:41 PM CDTSpecial Marine WarningMOB94 min
Jul 9, 2:46 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMOBMobile44 min
Jul 9, 2:51 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMOBBaldwin39 min
Jul 9, 3:25 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMOBBaldwin50 min
Jul 9, 3:28 PM CDTSpecial Marine WarningMOB92 min
Jul 9, 3:39 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMOBConecuh, Escambia51 min
Jul 9, 3:47 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMOBButler43 min
Jul 9, 3:59 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMOBMobile46 min
Jul 9, 4:01 PM CDTSpecial Marine WarningMOB89 min
Jul 9, 4:02 PM CDTSpecial Marine WarningMOB88 min
Jul 9, 4:14 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMOBBaldwin61 min
Jul 9, 4:32 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMOBCovington58 min
Jul 9, 4:36 PM CDTSpecial Marine WarningMOB84 min
Jul 9, 4:44 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMOBWashington61 min
Jul 9, 5:00 PM CDTSpecial Marine WarningMOB52 min
Jul 9, 11:51 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMOBEscambia, Santa Rosa39 min
Jul 9, 12:26 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMOBEscambia64 min
Jul 9, 2:45 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMOBOkaloosa45 min
Jul 9, 2:56 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMOBOkaloosa49 min
Jul 9, 3:19 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMOBOkaloosa41 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; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.