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Tornado Warning 45, NWS Mobile, AL
NWS Mobile, AL issued this tornado warning at Apr 23, 2020, 8:38 AM CDT for Covington County, Alabama. It was in force for 34 min. 3 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, 8:38 AM CDT (13:38 UTC)
- Expired
- Apr 23, 2020, 9:12 AM CDT
- In force
- 34 min
- Issued by
- NWS Mobile, AL
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 0.75 in
County Covington County, AL
The radar
The Eglin Afb radar (KEVX), 76 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 13:39 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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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
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 23, 8:42 AM CDT | TORNADO | 3 Ene Falco, AL | A BRIEF TORNADO TOUCHDOWN OCCURRED ALONG AN APPROXIMATELY ONE HALF MILE TRACK. THERE WERE SEVERAL TREES SNAPPED AND UPROOTED WITH A WEAK CONVERGENCE DAMAGE PATTERN NOTED. THIS SHORT TRACK WAS JUST WEST OF BOGGAN LEVEL ROAD AND ENDED AT THE ROADWAY. |
| Apr 23, 8:53 AM CDT | TORNADO | 2 Ese Watkins Bridge, AL | A GRAIN BIN WAS DAMAGED BY A BRIEF EF-0 TORNADO. |
| Apr 23, 8:57 AM CDT | TSTM WND DMG | 1 Nne Stedman, AL | COVINGTON COUNTY EMA REPORTS NUMEROUS TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN ACROSS LOCATIONS NEAR AND WEST OF U.S. HIGHWAY 331 (ABOUT 1 MILE SOUTH OF THE REST AREA). BARN ALSO DESTROYED. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR. |
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
Tallahassee Rgnl, FL (KTLH), launched 12:00Z, 1.6 hours before the alert went out and 220 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
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1318 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 71 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 455 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 663 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
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WFUS54 KMOB 231338
TORMOB
ALC039-231430-
/O.NEW.KMOB.TO.W.0045.200423T1338Z-200423T1430Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Mobile AL
838 AM CDT Thu Apr 23 2020
The National Weather Service in Mobile has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southern Covington County in south central Alabama...
* Until 930 AM CDT.
* At 838 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 10 miles northwest of Laurel Hill, or 16 miles west of
Florala, 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...
Florala and Lockhart around 855 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 3100 8667 3109 8666 3118 8619 3099 8619
TIME...MOT...LOC 1338Z 258DEG 46KT 3105 8660
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$3 follow-up statements
515
WWUS54 KMOB 231348
SVSMOB
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
848 AM CDT Thu Apr 23 2020
ALC039-231430-
/O.CON.KMOB.TO.W.0045.000000T0000Z-200423T1430Z/
Covington AL-
848 AM CDT Thu Apr 23 2020
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 930 AM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN COVINGTON COUNTY...
At 848 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 6 miles northwest of Lockhart, or 7 miles northwest of
Florala, moving east at 55 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This dangerous storm will be near...
Florala around 855 AM CDT.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
If a tornado or other severe weather is spotted, report it to the
National Weather Service or your local nearest law enforcement agency
who will send your report. This act may save lives of others in the
path of dangerous weather.
&&
LAT...LON 3101 8651 3110 8651 3118 8619 3099 8619
TIME...MOT...LOC 1348Z 266DEG 48KT 3106 8644
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$639
WWUS54 KMOB 231401
SVSMOB
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
901 AM CDT Thu Apr 23 2020
ALC039-231430-
/O.CON.KMOB.TO.W.0045.000000T0000Z-200423T1430Z/
Covington AL-
901 AM CDT Thu Apr 23 2020
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 930 AM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN COVINGTON COUNTY...
At 900 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 5 miles northeast of Florala, moving east at 50 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
southeastern Covington 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.
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 3100 8636 3108 8632 3112 8619 3099 8619
3099 8627
TIME...MOT...LOC 1400Z 269DEG 45KT 3106 8627
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$813
WWUS54 KMOB 231412
SVSMOB
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
912 AM CDT Thu Apr 23 2020
ALC039-231421-
/O.CAN.KMOB.TO.W.0045.000000T0000Z-200423T1430Z/
Covington AL-
912 AM CDT Thu Apr 23 2020
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN COVINGTON COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 100 PM CDT for south central
Alabama.
To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
Mobile.
LAT...LON 3100 8636 3108 8632 3112 8619 3099 8619
3099 8627
TIME...MOT...LOC 1411Z 258DEG 46KT 3109 8610
$$The office that day
Everything else NWS Mobile, AL issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 23, 3:37 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MOB | Choctaw | 53 min |
| Apr 23, 4:26 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Choctaw | 49 min |
| Apr 23, 4:55 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | MOB | Choctaw, Clarke | 50 min |
| Apr 23, 5:12 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Choctaw, Clarke, Washington, Wilcox | 48 min |
| Apr 23, 5:19 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | MOB | Choctaw, Washington | 12 min |
| Apr 23, 5:57 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Butler, Clarke, Conecuh, Monroe, Wilcox | 48 min |
| Apr 23, 6:03 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Mobile, Washington | 42 min |
| Apr 23, 6:11 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | MOB | Mobile | 34 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, 7:41 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Mobile | 49 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, 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.