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Tornado Warning 39, NWS Mobile, AL

April 23, 2020Choctaw County, Clarke County, Alabama; Wayne County, Mississippi

NWS Mobile, AL issued this tornado warning at Apr 23, 2020, 4:55 AM CDT for Choctaw County, Clarke County, Alabama; Wayne County, Mississippi. It was in force for 50 min. 5 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The outline as issued, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Apr 23, 2020, 4:55 AM CDT (09:55 UTC)
Expired
Apr 23, 2020, 5:45 AM CDT
In force
50 min
Issued by
NWS Mobile, AL
Area
Storm-based polygon
Tornado
Radar indicated
Hail
0.75 in

Counties Choctaw County, AL, Clarke County, AL, Wayne County, MS

The radar

The Mobile radar (KMOB), 132 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:56 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.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Apr 23, 5:06 AM CDTTSTM WND DMG2 W Hodgewood, ALTREES DOWN ON COUNTY ROAD 39 AND COUNTY ROAD 9.
Apr 23, 5:06 AM CDTTSTM WND DMGSilas, ALTREES DOWN ON A HOUSE AND CAR.
Apr 23, 5:22 AM CDTTSTM WND DMGCoffeeville, ALTREES AND POWER LINES DOWN ON HIGHWAY 154 NEAR THE 2 MILE MARKER.
Apr 23, 5:36 AM CDTTSTM WND DMG2 Ene Chilton, ALTREES DOWN ON CHILTON ROAD.
Apr 23, 5:36 AM CDTTSTM WND DMG2 N Chilton, ALTREES DOWN ON CHILTON ROAD 4 MILES WEST OF HIGHWAY 43.

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The watch it was issued in

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

IssuedProductOfficeLasted
Apr 23, 4:05 AM CDTTornado WatchSPC11 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Birmingham, AL (KBMX), launched 00:00Z, 9.9 hours before the alert went out and 195 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, Birmingham, AL at 00:00Z on 2020-04-23Temperature 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°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Birmingham, AL at 00:00Z on 2020-04-23The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 79 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
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
2347 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
48 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
79 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
379 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

816 
WFUS54 KMOB 230955
TORMOB
ALC023-025-MSC153-231045-
/O.NEW.KMOB.TO.W.0039.200423T0955Z-200423T1045Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Mobile AL
455 AM CDT Thu Apr 23 2020

The National Weather Service in Mobile has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southwestern Choctaw County in southwestern Alabama...
  Northwestern Clarke County in southwestern Alabama...
  Northeastern Wayne County in southeastern Mississippi...

* Until 545 AM CDT.
    
* At 455 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located 9 miles south of Crandall, or 12 miles northeast of
  Waynesboro, moving east at 55 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...
  Silas, Gilbertown and Toxey around 510 AM CDT.
  Coffeeville around 525 AM CDT.
  Thomasville and Fulton around 545 AM 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 3176 8769 3173 8860 3186 8861 3189 8848
      3193 8847 3199 8801 3199 8772
TIME...MOT...LOC 0955Z 264DEG 48KT 3183 8853 

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

$$
4 follow-up statements
417 
WWUS54 KMOB 231008
SVSMOB

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
508 AM CDT Thu Apr 23 2020

MSC153-231017-
/O.CAN.KMOB.TO.W.0039.000000T0000Z-200423T1045Z/
Wayne MS-
508 AM CDT Thu Apr 23 2020

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN WAYNE 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 100 PM CDT for southwestern
Alabama.

LAT...LON 3174 8837 3177 8840 3182 8837 3186 8831
      3199 8801 3199 8772 3176 8769
TIME...MOT...LOC 1007Z 265DEG 51KT 3176 8832 

$$

ALC023-025-231045-
/O.CON.KMOB.TO.W.0039.000000T0000Z-200423T1045Z/
Choctaw AL-Clarke AL-
508 AM CDT Thu Apr 23 2020

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 545 AM CDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN CHOCTAW AND NORTHWESTERN CLARKE COUNTIES...
    
At 507 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Silas, or 20 miles east of Waynesboro, moving east
at 60 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...
  Coffeeville around 520 AM CDT.
  Fulton around 545 AM 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 3174 8837 3177 8840 3182 8837 3186 8831
      3199 8801 3199 8772 3176 8769
TIME...MOT...LOC 1007Z 265DEG 51KT 3176 8832 

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

$$
703 
WWUS54 KMOB 231023
SVSMOB

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
523 AM CDT Thu Apr 23 2020

ALC023-231032-
/O.CAN.KMOB.TO.W.0039.000000T0000Z-200423T1045Z/
Choctaw AL-
523 AM CDT Thu Apr 23 2020

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHWESTERN CHOCTAW 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 100 PM CDT for southwestern
Alabama.

LAT...LON 3176 8769 3175 8808 3176 8810 3176 8812
      3181 8815 3184 8815 3189 8802 3192 8779
TIME...MOT...LOC 1022Z 262DEG 55KT 3179 8805 

$$

ALC025-231045-
/O.CON.KMOB.TO.W.0039.000000T0000Z-200423T1045Z/
Clarke AL-
523 AM CDT Thu Apr 23 2020

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 545 AM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN CLARKE COUNTY...
    
At 522 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Coffeeville, or 16 miles west of Grove Hill, moving
east at 55 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...
  Fulton around 540 AM 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 3176 8769 3175 8808 3176 8810 3176 8812
      3181 8815 3184 8815 3189 8802 3192 8779
TIME...MOT...LOC 1022Z 262DEG 55KT 3179 8805 

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

$$
640 
WWUS54 KMOB 231033
SVSMOB

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
533 AM CDT Thu Apr 23 2020

ALC025-231045-
/O.CON.KMOB.TO.W.0039.000000T0000Z-200423T1045Z/
Clarke AL-
533 AM CDT Thu Apr 23 2020

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 545 AM CDT FOR NORTH
CENTRAL CLARKE COUNTY...
    
At 533 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 8 miles northwest of Grove Hill, moving east at 55 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...
  Fulton around 545 AM 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 3175 8799 3181 8800 3183 8795 3186 8775
      3176 8769
TIME...MOT...LOC 1033Z 266DEG 49KT 3178 8789 

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

$$
465 
WWUS54 KMOB 231039
SVSMOB

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
539 AM CDT Thu Apr 23 2020

ALC025-231049-
/O.EXP.KMOB.TO.W.0039.000000T0000Z-200423T1045Z/
Clarke AL-
539 AM CDT Thu Apr 23 2020

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTH CENTRAL CLARKE COUNTY WILL EXPIRE AT
545 AM CDT...
    
The tornado threat has diminished and the Tornado Warning has been
cancelled. However, large hail and damaging winds remain likely and a
Severe Thunderstorm Warning remains in effect for the area.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 100 PM CDT for southwestern
Alabama.

LAT...LON 3175 8799 3181 8800 3183 8795 3186 8775
      3176 8769
TIME...MOT...LOC 1039Z 264DEG 48KT 3179 8783 

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 23, 3:37 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMOBChoctaw53 min
Apr 23, 4:26 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMOBChoctaw49 min
Apr 23, 5:12 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMOBChoctaw, Clarke, Washington, Wilcox48 min
Apr 23, 5:19 AM CDTTornado WarningMOBChoctaw, Washington12 min
Apr 23, 5:57 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMOBButler, Clarke, Conecuh, Monroe, Wilcox48 min
Apr 23, 6:03 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMOBMobile, Washington42 min
Apr 23, 6:11 AM CDTTornado WarningMOBMobile34 min
Apr 23, 6:41 AM CDTTornado WarningMOBBaldwin, Mobile49 min
Apr 23, 6:50 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMOBBaldwin, Escambia, Mobile40 min
Apr 23, 7:10 AM CDTTornado WarningMOBBaldwin, Escambia39 min
Apr 23, 7:35 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMOBEscambia55 min
Apr 23, 7:41 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMOBMobile49 min
Apr 23, 7:59 AM CDTFlash Flood WarningMOBBaldwin, Mobile, Washington3 hr
Apr 23, 8:12 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMOBConecuh, Covington, Crenshaw, Escambia63 min
Apr 23, 8:30 AM CDTFlash Flood WarningMOBEscambia4 hr
Apr 23, 8:38 AM CDTTornado WarningMOBCovington34 min
Apr 23, 9:48 AM CDTCoastal Flood AdvisoryMOBBaldwin, Mobile9 hr
Apr 23, 10:27 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMOBConecuh, Covington, Escambia43 min
Apr 23, 10:28 AM CDTFlash Flood WarningMOBConecuh, Covington, Escambia3 hr
Apr 23, 11:27 AM CDTSpecial Marine WarningMOB93 min
Apr 23, 11:59 AM CDTSpecial Marine WarningMOB46 min
Apr 23, 12:32 PM CDTAreal Flood WarningMOBEscambia6 hr
Apr 23, 12:51 PM CDTSpecial Marine WarningMOB114 min
Apr 23, 1:12 PM CDTSpecial Marine WarningMOB2 hr
Apr 23, 1:29 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMOBBaldwin46 min
Apr 23, 1:32 PM CDTSpecial Marine WarningMOB88 min
Apr 23, 2:21 PM CDTSpecial Marine WarningMOB114 min
Apr 23, 3:36 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMOBChoctaw39 min
Apr 23, 4:17 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMOBChoctaw43 min
Apr 23, 4:26 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMOBWashington22 min
Apr 23, 4:52 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMOBWilcox38 min
Apr 23, 4:32 AM CDTTornado Warning Tornado observedMOBWayne28 min
Apr 23, 5:35 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMOBPerry, Stone40 min
Apr 23, 6:40 AM CDTTornado WarningMOBGeorge, Stone24 min
Apr 23, 7:30 AM CDTFlash Flood WarningMOBGeorge3 hr
Apr 23, 11:01 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningMOBGeorge, Greene, Perry6 days
Apr 23, 3:38 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMOBWayne50 min

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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.