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Wind Advisory 3, NWS Mobile, AL

January 22, 201912 counties in Alabama; 5 counties in Mississippi; Escambia County, Okaloosa County, Santa Rosa County, Florida

NWS Mobile, AL issued this wind advisory at Jan 22, 2019, 2:45 PM CST for 12 counties in Alabama; 5 counties in Mississippi; Escambia County, Okaloosa County, Santa Rosa County, Florida. It took effect at Jan 23, 2019, 7:32 AM CST. It was in force for 12 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jan 22, 2019, 2:45 PM CST (20:45 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 23, 2019, 7:32 AM CST
Expired
Jan 23, 2019, 8:00 PM CST
In force
12 hr
Issued by
NWS Mobile, AL

Counties Baldwin County, AL, Butler County, AL, Choctaw County, AL, Clarke County, AL, Conecuh County, AL, Covington County, AL, Crenshaw County, AL, Escambia County, AL, Mobile County, AL, Monroe County, AL, Washington County, AL, Wilcox County, AL, Escambia County, FL, Okaloosa County, FL, Santa Rosa County, FL, George County, MS, Greene County, MS, Perry County, MS, Stone County, MS, Wayne County, MS

The radar

The Mobile radar (KMOB), 83 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:47 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 223 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 2019-01-22Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 1 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 2019-01-22The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 243 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 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
1 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
1052 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
44 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
243 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
342 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

022 
WWUS74 KMOB 222045
NPWMOB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mobile AL
245 PM CST Tue Jan 22 2019

ALZ263>266-FLZ201>206-230500-
/O.NEW.KMOB.WI.Y.0003.190123T1700Z-190124T0100Z/
Mobile Central-Baldwin Central-Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-
Escambia Inland-Escambia Coastal-Santa Rosa Inland-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Inland-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, Century, Molino, Walnut Hill, Beulah, Ensley, 
Fort Pickens, Pensacola, Pensacola Beach, Perdido Bay, Jay, 
Milton, Bagdad, Gulf Breeze, Navarre, Crestview, Destin, 
Eglin AFB, Fort Walton Beach, Niceville, Seminole, Valparaiso, 
and Wright
245 PM CST Tue Jan 22 2019

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 7 PM CST WEDNESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Mobile has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 11 AM to 7 PM CST Wednesday. 

* TIMING...11 AM to 7 PM CST Wednesday. 

* WINDS...Southeast to south 25 to 30 MPH with frequent gusts 30 
  to 35 MPH.
 
* IMPACTS...Loose light weight objects can be blown around.
  Dangerous driving conditions for high profile vehicles. 

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. The strong winds can also blow around loose light-
weight outdoor objects. Ensure these items are secured.

&&

$$
7 follow-up statements
576 
WWUS74 KMOB 230423
NPWMOB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1023 PM CST Tue Jan 22 2019

ALZ263>266-FLZ201>206-231230-
/O.CON.KMOB.WI.Y.0003.190123T1700Z-190124T0100Z/
Mobile Central-Baldwin Central-Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-
Escambia Inland-Escambia Coastal-Santa Rosa Inland-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Inland-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, Century, Molino, Walnut Hill, Beulah, Ensley, 
Fort Pickens, Pensacola, Pensacola Beach, Perdido Bay, Jay, 
Milton, Bagdad, Gulf Breeze, Navarre, Crestview, Destin, 
Eglin AFB, Fort Walton Beach, Niceville, Seminole, Valparaiso, 
and Wright
1023 PM CST Tue Jan 22 2019

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 7 PM CST
WEDNESDAY...

* TIMING...11 AM to 7 PM CST Wednesday.

* WINDS...Southeast to south 25 to 30 MPH with frequent gusts 30 
  to 35 MPH. 

* IMPACTS...Loose light weight objects can be blown around. 
  Dangerous driving conditions for high profile vehicles. 

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. The strong winds can also blow around loose light-
weight outdoor objects. Ensure these items are secured.

&&

$$
557 
WWUS74 KMOB 230844 AAA
NPWMOB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED
National Weather Service Mobile AL
244 AM CST Wed Jan 23 2019

ALZ051>060-261-262-MSZ067-075-076-078-079-232000-
/O.EXA.KMOB.WI.Y.0003.190123T1700Z-190124T0100Z/
Choctaw-Washington-Clarke-Wilcox-Monroe-Conecuh-Butler-Crenshaw-
Escambia-Covington-Mobile Inland-Baldwin Inland-Wayne-Perry-
Greene-Stone-George-
Including the cities of Butler, Lisman, Silas, Chatom, Millry, 
Grove Hill, Jackson, Thomasville, Camden, Pine Hill, Homewood, 
Monroeville, Evergreen, Greenville, Brantley, Luverne, Atmore, 
Brewton, Flomaton, Andalusia, Opp, Citronelle, Saraland, 
Stockton, Waynesboro, Beaumont, New Augusta, Richton, 
Leakesville, McLain, Wiggins, and Lucedale
244 AM CST Wed Jan 23 2019

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM CST
THIS EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Mobile has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 11 AM this morning to 7 PM CST
this evening. 

* TIMING...11 AM to 7 PM CST Wednesday.

* WINDS...Southeast to south 25 to 30 MPH with frequent gusts 30 
  to 35 MPH. 

* IMPACTS...Loose light weight objects can be blown around. 
  Dangerous driving conditions for high profile vehicles. 

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. The strong winds can also blow around loose light-
weight outdoor objects. Ensure these items are secured.

&&

$$

ALZ263>266-FLZ201>206-232000-
/O.CON.KMOB.WI.Y.0003.190123T1700Z-190124T0100Z/
Mobile Central-Baldwin Central-Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-
Escambia Inland-Escambia Coastal-Santa Rosa Inland-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Inland-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, Century, Molino, Walnut Hill, Beulah, Ensley, 
Fort Pickens, Pensacola, Pensacola Beach, Perdido Bay, Jay, 
Milton, Bagdad, Gulf Breeze, Navarre, Crestview, Destin, 
Eglin AFB, Fort Walton Beach, Niceville, Seminole, Valparaiso, 
and Wright
244 AM CST Wed Jan 23 2019

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
7 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* TIMING...11 AM to 7 PM CST Wednesday.

* WINDS...Southeast to south 25 to 30 MPH with frequent gusts 30 
  to 35 MPH. 

* IMPACTS...Loose light weight objects can be blown around. 
  Dangerous driving conditions for high profile vehicles. 

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. The strong winds can also blow around loose light-
weight outdoor objects. Ensure these items are secured.

&&

$$
349 
WWUS74 KMOB 231332 AAA
NPWMOB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED
National Weather Service Mobile AL
732 AM CST Wed Jan 23 2019

ALZ051>060-261>266-FLZ201>206-MSZ067-075-076-078-079-232145-
/O.EXT.KMOB.WI.Y.0003.190123T1332Z-190124T0100Z/
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-
Including the cities of Butler, Lisman, Silas, Chatom, Millry, 
Grove Hill, Jackson, Thomasville, Camden, Pine Hill, Homewood, 
Monroeville, Evergreen, Greenville, Brantley, Luverne, Atmore, 
Brewton, Flomaton, Andalusia, Opp, Citronelle, Saraland, 
Stockton, Mobile, Prichard, Theodore, Bay Minette, Daphne, 
Fairhope, Foley, Spanish Fort, Bayou La Batre, Dauphin Island, 
Grand Bay, Fort Morgan, Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, Century, 
Molino, Walnut Hill, Beulah, Ensley, Fort Pickens, Pensacola, 
Pensacola Beach, Perdido Bay, Jay, Milton, Bagdad, Gulf Breeze, 
Navarre, Crestview, Destin, Eglin AFB, Fort Walton Beach, 
Niceville, Seminole, Valparaiso, Wright, Waynesboro, Beaumont, 
New Augusta, Richton, Leakesville, McLain, Wiggins, and Lucedale
732 AM CST Wed Jan 23 2019

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* TIMING...Now through 7 PM CST Wednesday.

* WINDS...Southeast to south 25 to 30 MPH with frequent gusts 30 
  to 35 MPH. 

* IMPACTS...Loose light weight objects can be blown around. 
  Dangerous driving conditions for high profile vehicles. 

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. The strong winds can also blow around loose light-
weight outdoor objects. Ensure these items are secured.

&&

$$
807 
WWUS74 KMOB 231601
NPWMOB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1001 AM CST Wed Jan 23 2019

ALZ051>060-261>266-FLZ201>206-MSZ067-075-076-078-079-240015-
/O.CON.KMOB.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-190124T0100Z/
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-
Including the cities of Butler, Lisman, Silas, Chatom, Millry, 
Grove Hill, Jackson, Thomasville, Camden, Pine Hill, Homewood, 
Monroeville, Evergreen, Greenville, Brantley, Luverne, Atmore, 
Brewton, Flomaton, Andalusia, Opp, Citronelle, Saraland, 
Stockton, Mobile, Prichard, Theodore, Bay Minette, Daphne, 
Fairhope, Foley, Spanish Fort, Bayou La Batre, Dauphin Island, 
Grand Bay, Fort Morgan, Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, Century, 
Molino, Walnut Hill, Beulah, Ensley, Fort Pickens, Pensacola, 
Pensacola Beach, Perdido Bay, Jay, Milton, Bagdad, Gulf Breeze, 
Navarre, Crestview, Destin, Eglin AFB, Fort Walton Beach, 
Niceville, Seminole, Valparaiso, Wright, Waynesboro, Beaumont, 
New Augusta, Richton, Leakesville, McLain, Wiggins, and Lucedale
1001 AM CST Wed Jan 23 2019

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* TIMING...Now through 7 PM CST Wednesday.

* WINDS...Southeast to south 25 to 30 MPH with frequent gusts to
  40 MPH. 

* IMPACTS...Loose light weight objects can be blown around. 
  Dangerous driving conditions for high profile vehicles. 

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. The strong winds can also blow around loose light-
weight outdoor objects. Ensure these items are secured.

&&

$$
072 
WWUS74 KMOB 232038
NPWMOB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mobile AL
238 PM CST Wed Jan 23 2019

ALZ051>053-MSZ067-075-076-078-079-232145-
/O.CAN.KMOB.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-190124T0100Z/
Choctaw-Washington-Clarke-Wayne-Perry-Greene-Stone-George-
Including the cities of Butler, Lisman, Silas, Chatom, Millry, 
Grove Hill, Jackson, Thomasville, Waynesboro, Beaumont, 
New Augusta, Richton, Leakesville, McLain, Wiggins, and Lucedale
238 PM CST Wed Jan 23 2019

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Mobile has cancelled the Wind
Advisory. 

$$

ALZ054>060-261>266-FLZ201>206-240100-
/O.CON.KMOB.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-190124T0100Z/
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-
Including the cities of Camden, Pine Hill, Homewood, Monroeville,
Evergreen, Greenville, Brantley, Luverne, Atmore, Brewton, 
Flomaton, Andalusia, Opp, Citronelle, Saraland, Stockton, Mobile,
Prichard, Theodore, Bay Minette, Daphne, Fairhope, Foley, 
Spanish Fort, Bayou La Batre, Dauphin Island, Grand Bay, 
Fort Morgan, Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, Century, Molino, 
Walnut Hill, Beulah, Ensley, Fort Pickens, Pensacola, 
Pensacola Beach, Perdido Bay, Jay, Milton, Bagdad, Gulf Breeze, 
Navarre, Crestview, Destin, Eglin AFB, Fort Walton Beach, 
Niceville, Seminole, Valparaiso, and Wright
238 PM CST Wed Jan 23 2019

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* TIMING...Now through 7 PM CST Wednesday.

* WINDS...South 15 to 20 mph with frequent gusts to 35 mph. 

* IMPACTS...Loose light weight objects can be blown around. 
  Dangerous driving conditions for high profile vehicles. 

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. The strong winds can also blow around loose light-
weight outdoor objects. Ensure these items are secured.

&&

$$
342 
WWUS74 KMOB 240016
NPWMOB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mobile AL
616 PM CST Wed Jan 23 2019

ALZ054>057-261>266-FLZ201-240130-
/O.CAN.KMOB.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-190124T0100Z/
Wilcox-Monroe-Conecuh-Butler-Mobile Inland-Baldwin Inland-
Mobile Central-Baldwin Central-Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-
Escambia Inland-
Including the cities of Camden, Pine Hill, Homewood, Monroeville,
Evergreen, Greenville, Citronelle, Saraland, Stockton, Mobile, 
Prichard, Theodore, Bay Minette, Daphne, Fairhope, Foley, 
Spanish Fort, Bayou La Batre, Dauphin Island, Grand Bay, 
Fort Morgan, Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, Century, Molino, 
and Walnut Hill
616 PM CST Wed Jan 23 2019

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Mobile has cancelled the Wind
Advisory. 

Winds have settled below advisory levels.

$$

ALZ058>060-FLZ202>206-240200-
/O.EXT.KMOB.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-190124T0200Z/
Crenshaw-Escambia-Covington-Escambia Coastal-Santa Rosa Inland-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Inland-Okaloosa Coastal-
Including the cities of Brantley, Luverne, Atmore, Brewton, 
Flomaton, Andalusia, Opp, Beulah, Ensley, Fort Pickens, 
Pensacola, Pensacola Beach, Perdido Bay, Jay, Milton, Bagdad, 
Gulf Breeze, Navarre, Crestview, Destin, Eglin AFB, 
Fort Walton Beach, Niceville, Seminole, Valparaiso, and Wright
616 PM CST Wed Jan 23 2019

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* TIMING...Now through 7 PM CST Wednesday.

* WINDS...South 15 to 20 mph with frequent gusts to 35 mph.

* IMPACTS...Loose light weight objects can be blown around. 
  Dangerous driving conditions for high profile vehicles. 

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. The strong winds can also blow around loose light-
weight outdoor objects. Ensure these items are secured.

&&

$$
010 
WWUS74 KMOB 240031 CCA
NPWMOB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE...CORRECTED
National Weather Service Mobile AL
631 PM CST Wed Jan 23 2019

ALZ054>057-261>266-FLZ201-240130-
/O.CAN.KMOB.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-190124T0100Z/
Wilcox-Monroe-Conecuh-Butler-Mobile Inland-Baldwin Inland-
Mobile Central-Baldwin Central-Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-
Escambia Inland-
Including the cities of Camden, Pine Hill, Homewood, Monroeville,
Evergreen, Greenville, Citronelle, Saraland, Stockton, Mobile, 
Prichard, Theodore, Bay Minette, Daphne, Fairhope, Foley, 
Spanish Fort, Bayou La Batre, Dauphin Island, Grand Bay, 
Fort Morgan, Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, Century, Molino, 
and Walnut Hill
631 PM CST Wed Jan 23 2019

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Mobile has cancelled the Wind
Advisory. 

Winds have settled below advisory levels.

$$

ALZ058>060-FLZ202>206-240200-
/O.COR.KMOB.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-190124T0200Z/
Crenshaw-Escambia-Covington-Escambia Coastal-Santa Rosa Inland-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Inland-Okaloosa Coastal-
Including the cities of Brantley, Luverne, Atmore, Brewton, 
Flomaton, Andalusia, Opp, Beulah, Ensley, Fort Pickens, 
Pensacola, Pensacola Beach, Perdido Bay, Jay, Milton, Bagdad, 
Gulf Breeze, Navarre, Crestview, Destin, Eglin AFB, 
Fort Walton Beach, Niceville, Seminole, Valparaiso, and Wright
631 PM CST Wed Jan 23 2019

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* TIMING...Through 8 PM CST Wednesday.

* WINDS...South 15 to 20 mph with frequent gusts to 35 mph.

* IMPACTS...Loose light weight objects can be blown around. 
  Dangerous driving conditions for high profile vehicles. 

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. The strong winds can also blow around loose light-
weight outdoor objects. Ensure these items are secured.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 22, 2:42 PM CSTHigh Surf AdvisoryMOBBaldwin, Mobile37 hr

Nearby

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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.