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Wind Advisory 9, NWS Mobile, AL

July 12, 2019Baldwin County, Mobile County, Alabama; Escambia County, Santa Rosa County, Florida; George County, Stone County, Mississippi

NWS Mobile, AL issued this wind advisory at Jul 12, 2019, 1:14 AM CDT for Baldwin County, Mobile County, Alabama; Escambia County, Santa Rosa County, Florida; George County, Stone County, Mississippi. It took effect at Jul 12, 2019, 4:38 AM CDT. It was in force for 36 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jul 12, 2019, 1:14 AM CDT (06:14 UTC)
In effect from
Jul 12, 2019, 4:38 AM CDT
Expired
Jul 13, 2019, 4:12 PM CDT
In force
36 hr
Issued by
NWS Mobile, AL

Counties Baldwin County, AL, Mobile County, AL, Escambia County, FL, Santa Rosa County, FL, George County, MS, Stone County, MS

The radar

The Mobile radar (KMOB), 22 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 06:15 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, 6.2 hours before the alert went out and 170 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 2019-07-12Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 918 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 00:00Z on 2019-07-12The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 56 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 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
918 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-13 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
973 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
18 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
56 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
58 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

149 
WWUS74 KMOB 120614
NPWMOB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mobile AL
114 AM CDT Fri Jul 12 2019

ALZ263>266-FLZ202-204-121415-
/O.NEW.KMOB.WI.Y.0009.190712T1600Z-190713T0000Z/
Mobile Central-Baldwin Central-Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-
Escambia Coastal-Santa Rosa 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, Beulah, Ensley, Fort Pickens, Pensacola, 
Pensacola Beach, Perdido Bay, Bagdad, Gulf Breeze, and Navarre
114 AM CDT Fri Jul 12 2019

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM CDT
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 CDT
this evening. 

* TIMING...Late this morning through early evening.

* WINDS...Increasing to 25 mph with 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.

&&

$$
5 follow-up statements
110 
WWUS74 KMOB 120938
NPWMOB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mobile AL
438 AM CDT Fri Jul 12 2019

ALZ263>266-FLZ202-204-121800-
/O.EXT.KMOB.WI.Y.0009.190712T0938Z-190714T0000Z/
Mobile Central-Baldwin Central-Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-
Escambia Coastal-Santa Rosa 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, Beulah, Ensley, Fort Pickens, Pensacola, 
Pensacola Beach, Perdido Bay, Bagdad, Gulf Breeze, and Navarre
438 AM CDT Fri Jul 12 2019

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT SATURDAY...

* TIMING...Through early Saturday evening. 

* WINDS...Increasing to 20 to 30 mph with 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.

&&

$$
772 
WWUS74 KMOB 121647
NPWMOB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1147 AM CDT Fri Jul 12 2019

ALZ263>266-FLZ202-204-130100-
/O.CON.KMOB.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-190714T0000Z/
Mobile Central-Baldwin Central-Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-
Escambia Coastal-Santa Rosa 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, Beulah, Ensley, Fort Pickens, Pensacola, 
Pensacola Beach, Perdido Bay, Bagdad, Gulf Breeze, and Navarre
1147 AM CDT Fri Jul 12 2019

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT SATURDAY...

* TIMING...Through early Saturday evening.

* WINDS...20 to 30 mph with 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.

&&

$$
777 
WWUS74 KMOB 122044
NPWMOB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mobile AL
344 PM CDT Fri Jul 12 2019

MSZ078-079-130845-
/O.EXA.KMOB.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-190714T0000Z/
Stone-George-
Including the cities of Wiggins and Lucedale
344 PM CDT Fri Jul 12 2019

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT SATURDAY...

The National Weather Service in Mobile has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect until 7 PM CDT Saturday. 

* TIMING...Through early Saturday evening.

* WINDS...15 to 25 mph with frequent gusts as high as 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-FLZ202-204-130845-
/O.CON.KMOB.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-190714T0000Z/
Mobile Central-Baldwin Central-Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-
Escambia Coastal-Santa Rosa 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, Beulah, Ensley, Fort Pickens, Pensacola, 
Pensacola Beach, Perdido Bay, Bagdad, Gulf Breeze, and Navarre
344 PM CDT Fri Jul 12 2019

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT SATURDAY...

* TIMING...Through early Saturday evening.

* WINDS...15 to 25 mph with frequent gusts as high as 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.

&&

$$
520 
WWUS74 KMOB 130816 AAA
NPWMOB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED
National Weather Service Mobile AL
316 AM CDT Sat Jul 13 2019

ALZ263>266-FLZ202-204-MSZ078-079-132215-
/O.CON.KMOB.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-190714T0000Z/
Mobile Central-Baldwin Central-Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-
Escambia Coastal-Santa Rosa Coastal-Stone-George-
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, Beulah, Ensley, Fort Pickens, Pensacola, 
Pensacola Beach, Perdido Bay, Bagdad, Gulf Breeze, Navarre, 
Wiggins, and Lucedale
316 AM CDT Sat Jul 13 2019

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

* TIMING...Through early Saturday evening.

* WINDS...15 to 25 mph with frequent gusts as high as 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.

&&

$$
452 
WWUS74 KMOB 132112
NPWMOB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mobile AL
412 PM CDT Sat Jul 13 2019

ALZ263>266-FLZ202-204-MSZ078-079-132215-
/O.CAN.KMOB.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-190714T0000Z/
Mobile Central-Baldwin Central-Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-
Escambia Coastal-Santa Rosa Coastal-Stone-George-
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, Beulah, Ensley, Fort Pickens, Pensacola, 
Pensacola Beach, Perdido Bay, Bagdad, Gulf Breeze, Navarre, 
Wiggins, and Lucedale
412 PM CDT Sat Jul 13 2019

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

Surface observations continue to show a decrease in wind speeds,
with only a few gusts to around 25 mph at times, mainly associated
with a passing rain shower. Therefore, the National Weather
Service in Mobile has cancelled the Wind Advisory. 

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jul 12, 7:54 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMOBMobile36 min
Jul 12, 7:57 AM CDTSpecial Marine WarningMOB33 min
Jul 12, 8:26 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMOBMobile34 min
Jul 12, 8:54 AM CDTSpecial Marine WarningMOB36 min
Jul 12, 9:25 AM CDTSpecial Marine WarningMOB35 min
Jul 12, 9:29 AM CDTSpecial Marine WarningMOB16 min
Jul 12, 9:56 AM CDTSpecial Marine WarningMOB43 min
Jul 12, 1:01 PM CDTSpecial Marine WarningMOB89 min
Jul 12, 2:14 PM CDTSpecial Marine WarningMOB91 min
Jul 12, 3:58 PM CDTSpecial Marine WarningMOB92 min
Jul 12, 5:26 PM CDTSpecial Marine WarningMOB94 min
Jul 12, 6:32 PM CDTSpecial Marine WarningMOB43 min

Nearby

Wind Advisories in Alabama, 2019Wind Advisories in Florida, 2019Wind Advisories in Mississippi, 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.