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Tornado Warning 41, NWS Mobile, AL
NWS Mobile, AL issued this tornado warning at Oct 25, 2019, 6:03 PM CDT for Mobile County, Washington County, Alabama. It was in force for 32 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, 6:03 PM CDT (23:03 UTC)
- Expired
- Oct 25, 2019, 6:35 PM CDT
- In force
- 32 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), 54 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 23:07 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
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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, 3:43 PM CDT | Tornado Watch | SPC | 7 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Slidell Radar S, LA (KSIL), launched 12:00Z, 11.1 hours before the alert went out and 168 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.
139
WFUS54 KMOB 252303
TORMOB
ALC097-129-252345-
/O.NEW.KMOB.TO.W.0041.191025T2303Z-191025T2345Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Mobile AL
603 PM CDT Fri Oct 25 2019
The National Weather Service in Mobile has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northwestern Mobile County in southwestern Alabama...
Southwestern Washington County in southwestern Alabama...
* Until 645 PM CDT.
* At 603 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 5 miles west of Citronelle, 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 dangerous storm will be near...
Deer Park around 625 PM CDT.
Fruitdale around 640 PM CDT.
Tibbie around 645 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 3102 8824 3101 8842 3138 8844 3137 8816
TIME...MOT...LOC 2303Z 183DEG 25KT 3107 8833
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$3 follow-up statements
863
WWUS54 KMOB 252308
SVSMOB
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
608 PM CDT Fri Oct 25 2019
ALC097-129-252345-
/O.CON.KMOB.TO.W.0041.000000T0000Z-191025T2345Z/
Mobile AL-Washington AL-
608 PM CDT Fri Oct 25 2019
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN MOBILE AND SOUTHWESTERN WASHINGTON COUNTIES...
At 608 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 6 miles west of Citronelle, moving north at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This dangerous storm will be near...
Deer Park around 625 PM CDT.
Fruitdale around 635 PM CDT.
Tibbie around 640 PM CDT.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3109 8823 3108 8842 3138 8844 3137 8816
TIME...MOT...LOC 2308Z 190DEG 28KT 3111 8833
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$990
WWUS54 KMOB 252318
SVSMOB
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
618 PM CDT Fri Oct 25 2019
ALC097-252328-
/O.CAN.KMOB.TO.W.0041.000000T0000Z-191025T2345Z/
Mobile AL-
618 PM CDT Fri Oct 25 2019
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHWESTERN 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 900 PM CDT for southwestern
Alabama.
LAT...LON 3115 8822 3115 8842 3138 8844 3137 8816
TIME...MOT...LOC 2318Z 195DEG 26KT 3118 8831
$$
ALC129-252345-
/O.CON.KMOB.TO.W.0041.000000T0000Z-191025T2345Z/
Washington AL-
618 PM CDT Fri Oct 25 2019
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN WASHINGTON COUNTY...
At 618 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Deer Park, or 8 miles northwest of Citronelle,
moving north at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This dangerous storm will be near...
Tibbie around 645 PM CDT.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3115 8822 3115 8842 3138 8844 3137 8816
TIME...MOT...LOC 2318Z 195DEG 26KT 3118 8831
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$742
WWUS54 KMOB 252335
SVSMOB
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
635 PM CDT Fri Oct 25 2019
ALC129-252344-
/O.CAN.KMOB.TO.W.0041.000000T0000Z-191025T2345Z/
Washington AL-
635 PM CDT Fri Oct 25 2019
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHWESTERN WASHINGTON COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has weakened
significantly. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for southwestern
Alabama.
LAT...LON 3115 8822 3115 8842 3138 8844 3137 8816
TIME...MOT...LOC 2332Z 183DEG 25KT 3130 8830
$$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, 1:12 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MOB | Mobile, Washington | 48 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, 6:23 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.