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Wind Advisory 8, NWS Mobile, AL

April 18, 20195 counties in Mississippi; Escambia County, Okaloosa County, Santa Rosa County, Florida; 12 counties in Alabama

NWS Mobile, AL issued this wind advisory at Apr 18, 2019, 4:49 AM CDT for 5 counties in Mississippi; Escambia County, Okaloosa County, Santa Rosa County, Florida; 12 counties in Alabama. It took effect at Apr 18, 2019, 4:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 11 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Apr 18, 2019, 4:49 AM CDT (09:49 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 18, 2019, 4:00 PM CDT
Expired
Apr 19, 2019, 3:00 AM CDT
In force
11 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 09:51 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 00:00Z, 9.8 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 00:00Z on 2019-04-18Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 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 00:00Z on 2019-04-18The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 51 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
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
757 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
34 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
51 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
2 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

720 
WWUS74 KMOB 180949
NPWMOB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mobile AL
449 AM CDT Thu Apr 18 2019

ALZ051>060-261>266-FLZ201>206-MSZ067-075-076-078-079-181800-
/O.NEW.KMOB.WI.Y.0008.190418T2100Z-190419T0800Z/
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
449 AM CDT Thu Apr 18 2019

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 3 AM CDT
FRIDAY...

The National Weather Service in Mobile has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 4 PM this afternoon to 3 AM CDT
Friday. 

* TIMING...This afternoon through late tonight.

* WINDS...Southerly winds rising to 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 35
  mph.

* IMPACTS...Loose light weight objects can be blown around.
  Driving conditions can be dangerous 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.

&&

$$
3 follow-up statements
871 
WWUS74 KMOB 181737
NPWMOB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1237 PM CDT Thu Apr 18 2019

ALZ051>060-261>266-FLZ201>206-MSZ067-075-076-078-079-190400-
/O.CON.KMOB.WI.Y.0008.190418T2100Z-190419T0800Z/
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
1237 PM CDT Thu Apr 18 2019

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
3 AM CDT FRIDAY...

* TIMING...This afternoon through late tonight.

* WINDS...Southerly winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 
  35 mph. 

* IMPACTS...Loose light weight objects can be blown around. 
  Driving conditions can be dangerous 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.

&&

$$
560 
WWUS74 KMOB 190208 AAA
NPWMOB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED
National Weather Service Mobile AL
908 PM CDT Thu Apr 18 2019

ALZ051>060-261>266-FLZ201>206-MSZ067-075-076-078-079-190800-
/O.CON.KMOB.WI.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-190419T0800Z/
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
908 PM CDT Thu Apr 18 2019

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CDT FRIDAY...

* TIMING...This afternoon through late tonight.

* WINDS...Southerly winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph. 

* IMPACTS...Loose light weight objects can be blown around. 
  Driving conditions can be dangerous 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.

&&

$$
333 
WWUS74 KMOB 190814
NPWMOB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mobile AL
314 AM CDT Fri Apr 19 2019

ALZ051>060-261>266-FLZ201>206-MSZ067-075-076-078-079-190915-
/O.EXP.KMOB.WI.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-190419T0800Z/
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
314 AM CDT Fri Apr 19 2019

...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

Winds have lowered below advisory criteria early this morning,
therefore the Wind Advisory has been allowed to expire. Gusty
winds will still be likely across portions of south central
Alabama and the western Florida panhandle associated with a line
of thunderstorms through daybreak.

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 18, 4:38 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMOBWayne52 min
Apr 18, 4:52 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMOBGreene, Perry53 min
Apr 18, 5:30 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMOBWayne60 min
Apr 18, 5:44 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMOBGeorge, Greene, Perry, Stone61 min
Apr 18, 3:54 PM CDTGale WarningMOB12 hr
Apr 18, 3:54 PM CDTSmall Craft AdvisoryMOB54 hr
Apr 18, 6:18 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMOBChoctaw, Clarke, Washington, Wilcox57 min
Apr 18, 6:36 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMOBClarke, Mobile, Washington39 min

Nearby

Wind Advisories in Alabama, 2019Wind Advisories in Mississippi, 2019Wind Advisories in Florida, 2019Every wind advisory in 2019

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.