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Wind Advisory 17, NWS Mobile, AL

October 9, 202010 counties in Alabama; 5 counties in Mississippi; Escambia County, Florida

NWS Mobile, AL issued this wind advisory at Oct 9, 2020, 4:31 AM CDT for 10 counties in Alabama; 5 counties in Mississippi; Escambia County, Florida. It took effect at Oct 9, 2020, 10:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 11 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Oct 9, 2020, 4:31 AM CDT (09:31 UTC)
In effect from
Oct 9, 2020, 10:00 PM CDT
Expired
Oct 10, 2020, 9:22 AM CDT
In force
11 hr
Issued by
NWS Mobile, AL

Counties Baldwin County, AL, Butler County, AL, Choctaw County, AL, Clarke County, AL, Conecuh County, AL, Escambia County, AL, Mobile County, AL, Monroe County, AL, Washington County, AL, Wilcox County, AL, Escambia County, FL, George County, MS, Greene County, MS, Perry County, MS, Stone County, MS, Wayne County, MS

The radar

The Mobile radar (KMOB), 73 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:32 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.

The nearest sounding before it

Slidell Radar S, LA (KSIL), launched 00:00Z, 9.5 hours before the alert went out and 203 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 2020-10-09Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 1986 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 2020-10-09The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 101 square meters per square second.1939Sfc1 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
1986 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-3 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
532 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
24 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
101 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
166 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.9
Supercell composite
4.8

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The text

As transmitted.

077 
WWUS74 KMOB 090931
NPWMOB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mobile AL
431 AM CDT Fri Oct 9 2020

ALZ051>055-261>266-FLZ202-MSZ067-075-076-078-079-091800-
/O.NEW.KMOB.WI.Y.0017.201010T0300Z-201010T1800Z/
Choctaw-Washington-Clarke-Wilcox-Monroe-Mobile Inland-
Baldwin Inland-Mobile Central-Baldwin Central-Mobile Coastal-
Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-Wayne-Perry-Greene-Stone-George-
Including the cities of Butler, Lisman, Silas, Chatom, Millry, 
Grove Hill, Jackson, Thomasville, Camden, Pine Hill, Homewood, 
Monroeville, Citronelle, Saraland, Stockton, Mobile, Prichard, 
Theodore, Bay Minette, Daphne, Fairhope, Foley, Spanish Fort, 
Bayou La Batre, Dauphin Island, Grand Bay, Fort Morgan, 
Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, Beulah, Ensley, Fort Pickens, 
Pensacola, Pensacola Beach, Perdido Bay, Waynesboro, Beaumont, 
New Augusta, Richton, Leakesville, McLain, Wiggins, and Lucedale
431 AM CDT Fri Oct 9 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM CDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Alabama, coastal
  northwest Florida and southeast Mississippi.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 1 PM CDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$
4 follow-up statements
116 
WWUS74 KMOB 091841
NPWMOB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mobile AL
141 PM CDT Fri Oct 9 2020

ALZ056-057-059-FLZ201-100245-
/O.EXA.KMOB.WI.Y.0017.201010T0300Z-201010T1800Z/
Conecuh-Butler-Escambia-Escambia Inland-
Including the cities of Evergreen, Greenville, Atmore, Brewton, 
Flomaton, Century, Molino, and Walnut Hill
141 PM CDT Fri Oct 9 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM CDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...In Alabama, Conecuh, Butler and Escambia Counties. In 
  Florida, Escambia Inland County.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 1 PM CDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

ALZ051>055-261>266-FLZ202-MSZ067-075-076-078-079-100245-
/O.CON.KMOB.WI.Y.0017.201010T0300Z-201010T1800Z/
Choctaw-Washington-Clarke-Wilcox-Monroe-Mobile Inland-
Baldwin Inland-Mobile Central-Baldwin Central-Mobile Coastal-
Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-Wayne-Perry-Greene-Stone-George-
Including the cities of Butler, Lisman, Silas, Chatom, Millry, 
Grove Hill, Jackson, Thomasville, Camden, Pine Hill, Homewood, 
Monroeville, Citronelle, Saraland, Stockton, Mobile, Prichard, 
Theodore, Bay Minette, Daphne, Fairhope, Foley, Spanish Fort, 
Bayou La Batre, Dauphin Island, Grand Bay, Fort Morgan, 
Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, Beulah, Ensley, Fort Pickens, 
Pensacola, Pensacola Beach, Perdido Bay, Waynesboro, Beaumont, 
New Augusta, Richton, Leakesville, McLain, Wiggins, and Lucedale
141 PM CDT Fri Oct 9 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
1 PM CDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Alabama, 
  coastal northwest Florida and southeast Mississippi.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 1 PM CDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$
065 
WWUS74 KMOB 100238
NPWMOB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mobile AL
938 PM CDT Fri Oct 9 2020

ALZ051>057-059-261>266-FLZ201-202-MSZ067-075-076-078-079-101100-
/O.CON.KMOB.WI.Y.0017.201010T0300Z-201010T1800Z/
Choctaw-Washington-Clarke-Wilcox-Monroe-Conecuh-Butler-Escambia-
Mobile Inland-Baldwin Inland-Mobile Central-Baldwin Central-
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Inland-Escambia Coastal-
Wayne-Perry-Greene-Stone-George-
Including the cities of Butler, Lisman, Silas, Chatom, Millry, 
Grove Hill, Jackson, Thomasville, Camden, Pine Hill, Homewood, 
Monroeville, Evergreen, Greenville, Atmore, Brewton, Flomaton, 
Citronelle, Saraland, Stockton, Mobile, Prichard, Theodore, 
Bay Minette, Daphne, Fairhope, Foley, Spanish Fort, 
Bayou La Batre, Dauphin Island, Grand Bay, Fort Morgan, 
Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, Century, Molino, Walnut Hill, Beulah, 
Ensley, Fort Pickens, Pensacola, Pensacola Beach, Perdido Bay, 
Waynesboro, Beaumont, New Augusta, Richton, Leakesville, McLain, 
Wiggins, and Lucedale
938 PM CDT Fri Oct 9 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Alabama, 
  northwest Florida and southeast Mississippi.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$
527 
WWUS74 KMOB 100938
NPWMOB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mobile AL
438 AM CDT Sat Oct 10 2020

ALZ051>057-059-261>266-FLZ201-202-MSZ067-075-076-078-079-101800-
/O.CON.KMOB.WI.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-201010T1800Z/
Choctaw-Washington-Clarke-Wilcox-Monroe-Conecuh-Butler-Escambia-
Mobile Inland-Baldwin Inland-Mobile Central-Baldwin Central-
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Inland-Escambia Coastal-
Wayne-Perry-Greene-Stone-George-
Including the cities of Butler, Lisman, Silas, Chatom, Millry, 
Grove Hill, Jackson, Thomasville, Camden, Pine Hill, Homewood, 
Monroeville, Evergreen, Greenville, Atmore, Brewton, Flomaton, 
Citronelle, Saraland, Stockton, Mobile, Prichard, Theodore, 
Bay Minette, Daphne, Fairhope, Foley, Spanish Fort, 
Bayou La Batre, Dauphin Island, Grand Bay, Fort Morgan, 
Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, Century, Molino, Walnut Hill, Beulah, 
Ensley, Fort Pickens, Pensacola, Pensacola Beach, Perdido Bay, 
Waynesboro, Beaumont, New Augusta, Richton, Leakesville, McLain, 
Wiggins, and Lucedale
438 AM CDT Sat Oct 10 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...South to southeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 
  35 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Alabama, 
  northwest Florida and southeast Mississippi.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$
178 
WWUS74 KMOB 101422
NPWMOB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mobile AL
922 AM CDT Sat Oct 10 2020

ALZ051>057-059-261>266-FLZ201-202-MSZ067-075-076-078-079-101530-
/O.CAN.KMOB.WI.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-201010T1800Z/
Choctaw-Washington-Clarke-Wilcox-Monroe-Conecuh-Butler-Escambia-
Mobile Inland-Baldwin Inland-Mobile Central-Baldwin Central-
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Inland-Escambia Coastal-
Wayne-Perry-Greene-Stone-George-
Including the cities of Butler, Lisman, Silas, Chatom, Millry, 
Grove Hill, Jackson, Thomasville, Camden, Pine Hill, Homewood, 
Monroeville, Evergreen, Greenville, Atmore, Brewton, Flomaton, 
Citronelle, Saraland, Stockton, Mobile, Prichard, Theodore, 
Bay Minette, Daphne, Fairhope, Foley, Spanish Fort, 
Bayou La Batre, Dauphin Island, Grand Bay, Fort Morgan, 
Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, Century, Molino, Walnut Hill, Beulah, 
Ensley, Fort Pickens, Pensacola, Pensacola Beach, Perdido Bay, 
Waynesboro, Beaumont, New Augusta, Richton, Leakesville, McLain, 
Wiggins, and Lucedale
922 AM CDT Sat Oct 10 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The sustained winds have lowered below 25 mph, and any wind gusts
to around 25 mph will only be occasional. Therefore, the Wind
Advisory has been cancelled.

$$

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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.