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Tornado Warning 41, NWS Mobile, AL
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.
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What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 23, 6:17 AM CDT | TORNADO | 2 Wnw Lucedale, MS | THE 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 CDT | TORNADO | 4 Ne Evanston, MS | A 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 CDT | TSTM WND DMG | 4 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 CDT | TSTM WND DMG | 4 Ne Evanston, MS | DAMAGE REPORTED TO HOMES, TREES, AND POWER LINES IN THE ROCKY CREEK AREA. |
| Apr 23, 6:24 AM CDT | TORNADO | 3 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 CDT | TORNADO | 5 Wsw Gulfcrest, AL | THE 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 CDT | TSTM WND DMG | 5 Wsw Gulfcrest, AL | TREES DOWN ON LOTT RD. |
| Apr 23, 6:45 AM CDT | TSTM WND DMG | 4 Nnw Georgetown, AL | TREES 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.
| Issued | Product | Office | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 23, 4:05 AM CDT | Tornado Watch | SPC | 11 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.
- 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
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.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 23, 4:26 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Wayne | 49 min |
| Apr 23, 4:32 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | MOB | Wayne | 28 min |
| Apr 23, 4:55 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | MOB | Wayne | 50 min |
| Apr 23, 5:19 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | MOB | Wayne | 12 min |
| Apr 23, 5:35 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Perry, Stone | 40 min |
| Apr 23, 6:03 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | George, Greene, Perry, Stone | 42 min |
| Apr 23, 6:40 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | MOB | George, Stone | 24 min |
| Apr 23, 7:30 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | MOB | George | 3 hr |
| Apr 23, 7:41 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | George | 49 min |
| Apr 23, 11:01 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | MOB | George, Greene, Perry | 6 days |
| Apr 23, 3:38 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Wayne | 50 min |
| Apr 23, 3:37 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MOB | Choctaw | 53 min |
| Apr 23, 5:12 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Choctaw, Clarke, Washington, Wilcox | 48 min |
| Apr 23, 5:57 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Butler, Clarke, Conecuh, Monroe, Wilcox | 48 min |
| Apr 23, 6:41 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | MOB | Baldwin, Mobile | 49 min |
| Apr 23, 6:50 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Baldwin, Escambia, Mobile | 40 min |
| Apr 23, 7:10 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | MOB | Baldwin, Escambia | 39 min |
| Apr 23, 7:35 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Escambia | 55 min |
| Apr 23, 7:59 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | MOB | Baldwin, Mobile, Washington | 3 hr |
| Apr 23, 8:12 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Conecuh, Covington, Crenshaw, Escambia | 63 min |
| Apr 23, 8:30 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | MOB | Escambia | 4 hr |
| Apr 23, 8:38 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | MOB | Covington | 34 min |
| Apr 23, 9:48 AM CDT | Coastal Flood Advisory | MOB | Baldwin, Mobile | 9 hr |
| Apr 23, 10:27 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Conecuh, Covington, Escambia | 43 min |
| Apr 23, 10:28 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | MOB | Conecuh, Covington, Escambia | 3 hr |
| Apr 23, 11:27 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | MOB | 93 min | |
| Apr 23, 11:59 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | MOB | 46 min | |
| Apr 23, 12:32 PM CDT | Areal Flood Warning | MOB | Escambia | 6 hr |
| Apr 23, 12:51 PM CDT | Special Marine Warning | MOB | 114 min | |
| Apr 23, 1:12 PM CDT | Special Marine Warning | MOB | 2 hr | |
| Apr 23, 1:29 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Baldwin | 46 min |
| Apr 23, 1:32 PM CDT | Special Marine Warning | MOB | 88 min | |
| Apr 23, 2:21 PM CDT | Special Marine Warning | MOB | 114 min | |
| Apr 23, 3:36 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Choctaw | 39 min |
| Apr 23, 4:17 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Choctaw | 43 min |
| Apr 23, 4:26 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Washington | 22 min |
| Apr 23, 4:52 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Wilcox | 38 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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.