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Tornado Warning 11, NWS Mobile, AL

March 31, 2020Escambia County, Florida; Baldwin County, Alabama

NWS Mobile, AL issued this tornado warning at Mar 31, 2020, 11:01 AM CDT for Escambia County, Florida; Baldwin County, Alabama. It was in force for 27 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
Mar 31, 2020, 11:01 AM CDT (16:01 UTC)
Expired
Mar 31, 2020, 11:28 AM CDT
In force
27 min
Issued by
NWS Mobile, AL
Area
Storm-based polygon
Tornado
Radar indicated
Hail
0.75 in

Counties Baldwin County, AL, Escambia County, FL

The radar

The Mobile radar (KMOB), 65 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 16:01 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The watch it was issued in

The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.

IssuedProductOfficeLasted
Mar 31, 8:51 AM CDTTornado WatchSPC6 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Slidell Radar S, LA (KSIL), launched 12:00Z, 4.0 hours before the alert went out and 212 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 2020-03-31Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 743 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°0°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 2020-03-31The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 299 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 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
743 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-1 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
624 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
61 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
299 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
338 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
1.4
Supercell composite
7.9

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The text

As transmitted.

639 
WFUS54 KMOB 311601
TORMOB
ALC003-FLC033-311645-
/O.NEW.KMOB.TO.W.0011.200331T1601Z-200331T1645Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1101 AM CDT Tue Mar 31 2020

The National Weather Service in Mobile has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Central Baldwin County in southwestern Alabama...
  Northwestern Escambia County in northwestern Florida...

* Until 1145 AM CDT.
    
* At 1101 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
  tornado was located 8 miles east of Stapleton, or 9 miles southeast
  of Bay Minette, moving east at 45 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 Baldwin and northwestern Escambia Counties.

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 3072 8768 3078 8771 3094 8744 3076 8735
TIME...MOT...LOC 1601Z 250DEG 40KT 3078 8765 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN

$$

CGAL
3 follow-up statements
280 
WWUS54 KMOB 311608
SVSMOB

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1108 AM CDT Tue Mar 31 2020

ALC003-FLC033-311645-
/O.CON.KMOB.TO.W.0011.000000T0000Z-200331T1645Z/
Baldwin AL-Escambia FL-
1108 AM CDT Tue Mar 31 2020

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1145 AM CDT FOR EAST
CENTRAL BALDWIN AND NORTHWESTERN ESCAMBIA COUNTIES...
    
At 1107 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 13 miles southeast of Bay Minette, moving east at 45 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
east central Baldwin and northwestern Escambia Counties.

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 3073 8762 3082 8765 3094 8744 3076 8735
TIME...MOT...LOC 1607Z 250DEG 40KT 3081 8757 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN

$$

CGAL
590 
WWUS54 KMOB 311617
SVSMOB

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1117 AM CDT Tue Mar 31 2020

ALC003-311626-
/O.CAN.KMOB.TO.W.0011.000000T0000Z-200331T1645Z/
Baldwin AL-
1117 AM CDT Tue Mar 31 2020

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL BALDWIN 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 300 PM CDT for northwestern
Florida.

LAT...LON 3074 8751 3080 8752 3083 8738 3076 8735
TIME...MOT...LOC 1616Z 250DEG 40KT 3085 8745 

$$

FLC033-311645-
/O.CON.KMOB.TO.W.0011.000000T0000Z-200331T1645Z/
Escambia FL-
1117 AM CDT Tue Mar 31 2020

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1145 AM CDT FOR WEST
CENTRAL ESCAMBIA COUNTY...
    
At 1116 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 8 miles south of Bratt, or 12 miles south of Atmore,
moving east at 45 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
west central Escambia 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 3074 8751 3080 8752 3083 8738 3076 8735
TIME...MOT...LOC 1616Z 250DEG 40KT 3085 8745 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN

$$

CGAL
538 
WWUS54 KMOB 311628
SVSMOB

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1128 AM CDT Tue Mar 31 2020

FLC033-311635-
/O.CAN.KMOB.TO.W.0011.000000T0000Z-200331T1645Z/
Escambia FL-
1128 AM CDT Tue Mar 31 2020

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR WEST CENTRAL ESCAMBIA COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
        
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 300 PM CDT for northwestern
Florida.

Remember, a Severe Thunderstorm Warning still remains in effect for
Northwestern Escambia County until 1145 AM CDT.

Remember, a Tornado Warning still remains in effect for Northwestern 
Escambia County until noon CDT.

LAT...LON 3074 8751 3080 8752 3083 8738 3076 8735
TIME...MOT...LOC 1624Z 250DEG 40KT 3089 8733 

$$

CGAL

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 31, 5:13 AM CDTRip Current StatementMOBEscambia, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa13 hr
Mar 31, 10:07 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMOBEscambia, Santa Rosa53 min
Mar 31, 10:54 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMOBEscambia, Santa Rosa51 min
Mar 31, 10:58 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMOBOkaloosa, Santa Rosa47 min
Mar 31, 11:15 AM CDTTornado WarningMOBEscambia, Santa Rosa45 min
Mar 31, 11:34 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMOBEscambia, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa41 min
Mar 31, 11:40 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMOBOkaloosa, Santa Rosa65 min
Mar 31, 11:42 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMOBOkaloosa48 min
Mar 31, 12:02 PM CDTTornado WarningMOBOkaloosa, Santa Rosa43 min
Mar 31, 12:11 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMOBOkaloosa, Santa Rosa49 min
Mar 31, 12:19 PM CDTTornado WarningMOBOkaloosa26 min
Mar 31, 7:17 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMOBChoctaw43 min
Mar 31, 7:50 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMOBChoctaw, Clarke, Wilcox55 min
Mar 31, 7:59 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMOBChoctaw, Washington46 min
Mar 31, 8:37 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMOBClarke, Conecuh, Monroe, Washington, Wilcox53 min
Mar 31, 9:08 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMOBMobile37 min
Mar 31, 9:11 AM CDTTornado WarningMOBButler, Wilcox34 min
Mar 31, 9:20 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMOBBaldwin, Butler, Clarke, Conecuh, Crenshaw, Escambia and 4 more55 min
Mar 31, 9:46 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMOBBaldwin, Mobile, Washington44 min
Mar 31, 9:49 AM CDTSpecial Marine WarningMOB86 min
Mar 31, 9:54 AM CDTTornado Warning Tornado observedMOBMobile35 min
Mar 31, 10:00 AM CDTTornado WarningMOBBaldwin, Escambia45 min
Mar 31, 10:01 AM CDTTornado WarningMOBConecuh, Escambia44 min
Mar 31, 10:05 AM CDTSpecial Marine WarningMOB85 min
Mar 31, 10:25 AM CDTTornado WarningMOBConecuh, Escambia40 min
Mar 31, 10:26 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMOBBaldwin, Mobile39 min
Mar 31, 10:41 AM CDTSpecial Marine WarningMOB2 hr
Mar 31, 11:17 AM CDTSpecial Marine WarningMOB91 min
Mar 31, 11:59 AM CDTTornado WarningMOBBaldwin14 min
Mar 31, 12:12 PM CDTSpecial Marine WarningMOB93 min
Mar 31, 12:38 PM CDTSpecial Marine WarningMOB97 min

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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.