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Tornado Warning 21, NWS Mobile, AL
NWS Mobile, AL issued this tornado warning at Oct 25, 2019, 1:12 PM CDT for Mobile County, Washington County, Alabama. It was in force for 48 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
- Oct 25, 2019, 1:12 PM CDT (18:12 UTC)
- Expired
- Oct 25, 2019, 2:00 PM CDT
- In force
- 48 min
- Issued by
- NWS Mobile, AL
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 0.75 in
Counties Mobile County, AL, Washington County, AL
The radar
The Mobile radar (KMOB), 55 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 18:17 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.
| Issued | Product | Office | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 25, 9:49 AM CDT | Tornado Watch | SPC | 6 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Slidell Radar S, LA (KSIL), launched 12:00Z, 6.2 hours before the alert went out and 180 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
- 376 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -56 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 528 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 37 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 296 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 353 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 2.5
The text
As transmitted.
123
WFUS54 KMOB 251812
TORMOB
ALC097-129-251900-
/O.NEW.KMOB.TO.W.0021.191025T1812Z-191025T1900Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Mobile AL
112 PM CDT Fri Oct 25 2019
The National Weather Service in Mobile has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
North central Mobile County in southwestern Alabama...
Southwestern Washington County in southwestern Alabama...
* Until 200 PM CDT.
* At 112 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 5 miles east of Gulfcrest, or 6 miles southeast of
Citronelle, moving north at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
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...
Citronelle around 120 PM CDT.
Tibbie around 155 PM CDT.
Chatom around 200 PM CDT.
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 3097 8807 3096 8824 3146 8835 3148 8803
TIME...MOT...LOC 1812Z 175DEG 29KT 3102 8815
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$2 follow-up statements
316
WWUS54 KMOB 251834
SVSMOB
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
134 PM CDT Fri Oct 25 2019
ALC097-251843-
/O.CAN.KMOB.TO.W.0021.000000T0000Z-191025T1900Z/
Mobile AL-
134 PM CDT Fri Oct 25 2019
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTH CENTRAL MOBILE COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 400 PM CDT for southwestern
Alabama.
LAT...LON 3115 8806 3115 8820 3147 8823 3148 8803
TIME...MOT...LOC 1833Z 194DEG 29KT 3119 8812
$$
ALC129-251900-
/O.CON.KMOB.TO.W.0021.000000T0000Z-191025T1900Z/
Washington AL-
134 PM CDT Fri Oct 25 2019
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 200 PM CDT FOR SOUTH
CENTRAL WASHINGTON COUNTY...
At 133 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 6 miles west of Calvert, or 9 miles northeast of
Citronelle, moving north at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
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
south central Washington 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 3115 8806 3115 8820 3147 8823 3148 8803
TIME...MOT...LOC 1833Z 194DEG 29KT 3119 8812
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$918
WWUS54 KMOB 251847
SVSMOB
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
147 PM CDT Fri Oct 25 2019
ALC129-251900-
/O.CON.KMOB.TO.W.0021.000000T0000Z-191025T1900Z/
Washington AL-
147 PM CDT Fri Oct 25 2019
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 200 PM CDT FOR CENTRAL
WASHINGTON COUNTY...
At 146 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 5 miles west of McIntosh, or 14 miles southeast of
Chatom, moving north at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
central Washington County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3125 8806 3127 8816 3147 8817 3148 8803
TIME...MOT...LOC 1846Z 187DEG 25KT 3129 8811
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$The office that day
Everything else NWS Mobile, AL issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 25, 1:44 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | MOB | 2 hr | |
| Oct 25, 6:51 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MOB | Mobile | 39 min |
| Oct 25, 9:47 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | MOB | 88 min | |
| Oct 25, 9:51 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MOB | Mobile | 39 min |
| Oct 25, 10:21 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MOB | Baldwin | 24 min |
| Oct 25, 10:45 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Mobile | 33 min |
| Oct 25, 11:02 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MOB | Mobile | 13 min |
| Oct 25, 11:14 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | MOB | 61 min | |
| Oct 25, 11:17 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MOB | Mobile | 28 min |
| Oct 25, 11:46 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Mobile | 29 min |
| Oct 25, 11:59 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | MOB | Mobile | 46 min |
| Oct 25, 12:38 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Mobile | 37 min |
| Oct 25, 1:41 PM CDT | Special Marine Warning | MOB | 94 min | |
| Oct 25, 1:52 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MOB | Choctaw, Clarke, Mobile, Washington | 3 hr |
| Oct 25, 1:57 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MOB | Clarke, Washington | 48 min |
| Oct 25, 2:13 PM CDT | Special Marine Warning | MOB | 34 min | |
| Oct 25, 2:32 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MOB | Mobile | 43 min |
| Oct 25, 2:40 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MOB | Choctaw, Clarke, Washington | 27 min |
| Oct 25, 2:44 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MOB | Mobile | 46 min |
| Oct 25, 2:52 PM CDT | High Surf Advisory | MOB | Baldwin, Mobile | 27 hr |
| Oct 25, 4:00 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Choctaw, Clarke | 45 min |
| Oct 25, 4:08 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MOB | Mobile | 52 min |
| Oct 25, 4:40 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MOB | Washington | 50 min |
| Oct 25, 4:50 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MOB | Mobile, Washington | 40 min |
| Oct 25, 4:53 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MOB | Choctaw | 20 min |
| Oct 25, 4:57 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MOB | Baldwin, Clarke, Mobile | 48 min |
| Oct 25, 4:59 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MOB | Washington | 46 min |
| Oct 25, 5:12 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MOB | Mobile, Washington | 48 min |
| Oct 25, 5:17 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MOB | Mobile | 43 min |
| Oct 25, 5:40 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MOB | Baldwin, Clarke, Mobile, Washington | 35 min |
| Oct 25, 5:40 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MOB | Baldwin, Clarke, Mobile, Washington | 35 min |
| Oct 25, 5:43 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MOB | Choctaw, Clarke, Washington | 47 min |
| Oct 25, 5:48 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MOB | Clarke, Washington | 42 min |
| Oct 25, 5:55 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MOB | Choctaw, Clarke, Washington | 39 min |
| Oct 25, 5:59 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MOB | Choctaw, Clarke, Washington | 3 hr |
| Oct 25, 6:03 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MOB | Mobile, Washington | 32 min |
| Oct 25, 6:23 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Choctaw, Clarke, Washington | 52 min |
| Oct 25, 6:58 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MOB | Choctaw, Clarke | 3 hr |
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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.