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Tornado Warning 41, NWS Mobile, AL

April 23, 2020George County, Mississippi; Mobile County, Alabama

NWS Mobile, AL issued this tornado warning at Apr 23, 2020, 6:11 AM CDT for George County, Mississippi; Mobile County, Alabama. It was in force for 34 min. 8 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, 6:11 AM CDT (11:11 UTC)
Expired
Apr 23, 2020, 6:45 AM CDT
In force
34 min
Issued by
NWS Mobile, AL
Area
Storm-based polygon
Tornado
Radar indicated
Hail
0.75 in

Counties Mobile County, AL, George County, MS

The radar

The Mobile radar (KMOB), 41 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 11:14 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, 6:17 AM CDTTORNADO2 Wnw Lucedale, MSTHE TORNADO FIRST TOUCHED DOWN JUST EAST OF HIGHWAY 63 ON INLAND BEACH ROAD. THE TORNADO CONTINUED MAINLY EAST AND CROSSED BEAVER DAM ROAD AND LIFTED JUST EAST OF JONES ROAD AND SOUTH OF NORTHSIDE CHURCH ROAD. THE TORNADO PRIMARILY RESULTED IN DAMAGE TO TREES,
Apr 23, 6:23 AM CDTTORNADO4 Ne Evanston, MSA BRIEF AND NARROW EF-1 TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN JUST WEST OF PASSEAU ROAD AND MOVED EAST ACROSS ROCKY CREEK ROAD. THE TORNADO PRODUCED HEAVY DAMAGE TO A MOBILE HOME AT THE INTERSECTION OF ROCKY CREEK ROAD AND DAVID WADE ROAD, REMOVING THE ROOF WHICH THEN RESULTED
Apr 23, 6:24 AM CDTTSTM WND DMG4 Ne Evanston, MS*** 1 INJ *** DAMAGE TO AT LEAST 9 STRUCTURES IN THE ROCKY CREEK AREA. A MOBILE HOME WAS DESTROYED. A TRAVEL TRAILER WAS FLIPPED, RESULTING IN A MINOR INJURY TO AN OCCUPANT. SEVERAL HOMES HAVE ROOF DAMAGE AND THERE IS DAMAGE TO A CHURCH. NUMEROUS LARGE TREES A
Apr 23, 6:24 AM CDTTSTM WND DMG4 Ne Evanston, MSDAMAGE REPORTED TO HOMES, TREES, AND POWER LINES IN THE ROCKY CREEK AREA.
Apr 23, 6:24 AM CDTTORNADO3 Ne Evanston, MS*** 1 INJ *** ANOTHER TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN JUST WEST OF U.S. HIGHWAY 98 AND TRAVELED EAST, PARALLELING JUST NORTH OF OLD MOBILE HIGHWAY AND GORDON ROAD, BEFORE LIFTING NEAR ODOM ROAD. THIS TORNADO RESULTED IN SIGNIFICANT TREE DAMAGE, SNAPPING A LARGE AMOUNT OF
Apr 23, 6:37 AM CDTTORNADO5 Wsw Gulfcrest, ALTHE TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN JUST BETWEEN LOTT ROAD AND MALONE ROAD AND MOVED EAST ACROSS MALONE ROAD. THE TORNADO PRIMARILY RESULTED IN TREE DAMAGE. HOWEVER, ONE LARGE TREE RESULTED IN SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO A HOME. ONE RESIDENCE ALSO HAD ITS GARAGE DOOR BLOWN IN
Apr 23, 6:41 AM CDTTSTM WND DMG5 Wsw Gulfcrest, ALTREES DOWN ON LOTT RD.
Apr 23, 6:45 AM CDTTSTM WND DMG4 Nnw Georgetown, ALTREES AND POWER LINES DOWN AT MALONE AND LOTT ROAD.

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

Slidell Radar S, LA (KSIL), launched 00:00Z, 11.2 hours before the alert went out and 137 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 2020-04-23Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 8 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 2020-04-23The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 337 square meters per square second.1939587897117Sfc1 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
8 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-206 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
885 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
66 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
337 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
666 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

009 
WFUS54 KMOB 231111
TORMOB
ALC097-MSC039-231145-
/O.NEW.KMOB.TO.W.0041.200423T1111Z-200423T1145Z/

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

The National Weather Service in Mobile has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Northwestern Mobile County in southwestern Alabama...
  Northern George County in southeastern Mississippi...

* Until 645 AM CDT.
    
* At 611 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located 7 miles west of Lucedale, 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...
  Lucedale around 620 AM CDT.
  Gulfcrest around 640 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 3096 8879 3100 8847 3100 8842 3103 8821
      3085 8821 3087 8879
TIME...MOT...LOC 1111Z 265DEG 51KT 3092 8872 

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

$$
2 follow-up statements
110 
WWUS54 KMOB 231119
SVSMOB

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

ALC097-MSC039-231145-
/O.CON.KMOB.TO.W.0041.000000T0000Z-200423T1145Z/
Mobile AL-George MS-
619 AM CDT Thu Apr 23 2020

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 AM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN MOBILE AND NORTHEASTERN GEORGE COUNTIES...
    
At 619 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Lucedale, moving east at 65 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...
  Gulfcrest around 635 AM CDT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

If a tornado or other severe weather is spotted, report it to the
National Weather Service or your local nearest law enforcement agency
who will send your report. This act may save lives of others in the
path of dangerous weather.

&&

LAT...LON 3096 8863 3100 8842 3103 8821 3085 8821
      3087 8863
TIME...MOT...LOC 1119Z 265DEG 57KT 3093 8857 

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

$$
393 
WWUS54 KMOB 231134
SVSMOB

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

MSC039-231143-
/O.CAN.KMOB.TO.W.0041.000000T0000Z-200423T1145Z/
George MS-
634 AM CDT Thu Apr 23 2020

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN GEORGE 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...and southeastern Mississippi.

LAT...LON 3088 8842 3094 8842 3094 8843 3095 8843
      3100 8842 3100 8841 3103 8821 3087 8821
TIME...MOT...LOC 1133Z 263DEG 48KT 3098 8836 

$$

ALC097-231145-
/O.CON.KMOB.TO.W.0041.000000T0000Z-200423T1145Z/
Mobile AL-
634 AM CDT Thu Apr 23 2020

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 AM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN MOBILE COUNTY...
    
At 633 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 7 miles west of Gulfcrest, or 10 miles southwest of
Citronelle, 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...
  Gulfcrest around 640 AM CDT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

If a tornado or other severe weather is spotted, report it to the
National Weather Service or your local nearest law enforcement agency
who will send your report. This act may save lives of others in the
path of dangerous weather.

&&

LAT...LON 3088 8842 3094 8842 3094 8843 3095 8843
      3100 8842 3100 8841 3103 8821 3087 8821
TIME...MOT...LOC 1133Z 263DEG 48KT 3098 8836 

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

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 23, 4:26 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMOBWayne49 min
Apr 23, 4:32 AM CDTTornado Warning Tornado observedMOBWayne28 min
Apr 23, 4:55 AM CDTTornado WarningMOBWayne50 min
Apr 23, 5:19 AM CDTTornado WarningMOBWayne12 min
Apr 23, 5:35 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMOBPerry, Stone40 min
Apr 23, 6:03 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMOBGeorge, Greene, Perry, Stone42 min
Apr 23, 6:40 AM CDTTornado WarningMOBGeorge, Stone24 min
Apr 23, 7:30 AM CDTFlash Flood WarningMOBGeorge3 hr
Apr 23, 7:41 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMOBGeorge49 min
Apr 23, 11:01 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningMOBGeorge, Greene, Perry6 days
Apr 23, 3:38 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMOBWayne50 min
Apr 23, 3:37 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMOBChoctaw53 min
Apr 23, 5:12 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMOBChoctaw, Clarke, Washington, Wilcox48 min
Apr 23, 5:57 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMOBButler, Clarke, Conecuh, Monroe, Wilcox48 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, 7:59 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

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.