Alert archive / Alabama / Freeze Watches in 2021
Freeze Watch 2, NWS Mobile, AL
NWS Mobile, AL issued this freeze watch at Apr 1, 2021, 3:16 PM CDT for 8 counties in Alabama; Wayne County, Mississippi. It took effect at Apr 3, 2021, 1:00 AM CDT. It was in force for .
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Apr 1, 2021, 3:16 PM CDT (20:16 UTC)
- In effect from
- Apr 3, 2021, 1:00 AM CDT
- Expired
- Apr 2, 2021, 7:51 AM CDT
- In force
- Issued by
- NWS Mobile, AL
Counties Butler County, AL, Choctaw County, AL, Clarke County, AL, Conecuh County, AL, Crenshaw County, AL, Monroe County, AL, Washington County, AL, Wilcox County, AL, Wayne County, MS
The radar
The Mobile radar (KMOB), 132 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:14 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
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The nearest sounding before it
Birmingham, AL (KBMX), launched 12:00Z, 8.3 hours before the alert went out and 179 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
- 1838 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 73 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -382 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- -261 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
064 WWUS74 KMOB 012016 NPWMOB URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Mobile AL 316 PM CDT Thu Apr 1 2021 ALZ051>058-MSZ067-020000- /O.NEW.KMOB.FZ.A.0002.210403T0600Z-210403T1300Z/ /O.CON.KMOB.FZ.W.0001.210402T0600Z-210402T1300Z/ /O.CON.KMOB.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-210402T0000Z/ Choctaw-Washington-Clarke-Wilcox-Monroe-Conecuh-Butler-Crenshaw- Wayne- Including the cities of Butler, Lisman, Silas, Chatom, Millry, Grove Hill, Jackson, Thomasville, Camden, Pine Hill, Homewood, Monroeville, Evergreen, Greenville, Brantley, Luverne, and Waynesboro 316 PM CDT Thu Apr 1 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... ...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 8 AM CDT FRIDAY... ...FREEZE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 expected. For the Wind Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 possible. * WHERE...In Alabama, Choctaw, Washington, Clarke, Wilcox, Monroe, Conecuh, Butler and Crenshaw Counties. In Mississippi, Wayne County. * WHEN...For the Freeze Warning, from 1 AM to 8 AM CDT Friday. For the Wind Advisory, until 7 PM CDT this evening. For the Freeze Watch, from late Friday night through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above- ground pipes to protect them from freezing. && $$ MSZ076-020000- /O.CON.KMOB.FZ.W.0001.210402T0600Z-210402T1300Z/ /O.CON.KMOB.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-210402T0000Z/ Greene- Including the cities of Leakesville and McLain 316 PM CDT Thu Apr 1 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... ...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 8 AM CDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 expected. For the Wind Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * WHERE...In Alabama, Choctaw, Washington, Clarke, Wilcox, Monroe, Conecuh, Butler and Crenshaw Counties. In Mississippi, Wayne and Greene Counties. * WHEN...For the Freeze Warning, from 1 AM to 8 AM CDT Friday. For the Wind Advisory, until 7 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above- ground pipes to protect them from freezing. && $$ ALZ059-060-261>264-FLZ201-203-205-MSZ075-078-079-020000- /O.NEW.KMOB.FR.Y.0001.210402T0600Z-210402T1300Z/ /O.CON.KMOB.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-210402T0000Z/ Escambia-Covington-Mobile Inland-Baldwin Inland-Mobile Central- Baldwin Central-Escambia Inland-Santa Rosa Inland-Okaloosa Inland- Perry-Stone-George- Including the cities of Atmore, Brewton, Flomaton, Andalusia, Opp, Citronelle, Saraland, Stockton, Mobile, Prichard, Theodore, Bay Minette, Daphne, Fairhope, Foley, Spanish Fort, Century, Molino, Walnut Hill, Jay, Milton, Crestview, Beaumont, New Augusta, Richton, Wiggins, and Lucedale 316 PM CDT Thu Apr 1 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... ...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 8 AM CDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the Frost Advisory, temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost formation. For the Wind Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * WHERE...In Alabama, Mobile and Baldwin Inland, Mobile and Baldwin Central, Escambia, and Covington Counties. In Mississippi, Stone, Perry, and George Counties. In Florida, Escambia, Santa Rosa, and Okaloosa Inland Counties. * WHEN...For the Frost Advisory, from 1 AM to 8 AM CDT Friday. For the Wind Advisory, until 7 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if left uncovered. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. && $$ ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-020000- /O.CON.KMOB.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-210402T0000Z/ Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal- Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal- Including the cities of Bayou La Batre, Dauphin Island, Grand Bay, Fort Morgan, Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, Beulah, Ensley, Fort Pickens, Pensacola, Pensacola Beach, Perdido Bay, Bagdad, Gulf Breeze, Navarre, Destin, Eglin AFB, Fort Walton Beach, Niceville, Seminole, Valparaiso, and Wright 316 PM CDT Thu Apr 1 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * WHERE...In Alabama, Mobile and Baldwin Coastal Counties. In Florida, Escambia, Santa Rosa, and Okaloosa Coastal Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
2 follow-up statements
747 WWUS74 KMOB 020239 NPWMOB URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Mobile AL 939 PM CDT Thu Apr 1 2021 ALZ051>058-MSZ067-021345- /O.CON.KMOB.FZ.W.0001.210402T0600Z-210402T1300Z/ /O.CON.KMOB.FZ.A.0002.210403T0600Z-210403T1300Z/ Choctaw-Washington-Clarke-Wilcox-Monroe-Conecuh-Butler-Crenshaw- Wayne- Including the cities of Butler, Lisman, Silas, Chatom, Millry, Grove Hill, Jackson, Thomasville, Camden, Pine Hill, Homewood, Monroeville, Evergreen, Greenville, Brantley, Luverne, and Waynesboro 939 PM CDT Thu Apr 1 2021 ...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 8 AM CDT FRIDAY... ...FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 expected. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 possible. * WHERE...In Alabama, Wilcox, Crenshaw, Choctaw, Washington, Clarke, Monroe, Conecuh and Butler Counties. In Mississippi, Wayne County. * WHEN...For the Freeze Warning, from 1 AM to 8 AM CDT Friday. For the Freeze Watch, from late Friday night through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above- ground pipes to protect them from freezing. && $$ MSZ076-021300- /O.CON.KMOB.FZ.W.0001.210402T0600Z-210402T1300Z/ Greene- Including the cities of Leakesville and McLain 939 PM CDT Thu Apr 1 2021 ...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 8 AM CDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 expected. * WHERE...Greene County. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 8 AM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above- ground pipes to protect them from freezing. && $$ ALZ059-060-261>264-FLZ201-203-205-MSZ075-078-079-021300- /O.CON.KMOB.FR.Y.0001.210402T0600Z-210402T1300Z/ Escambia-Covington-Mobile Inland-Baldwin Inland-Mobile Central- Baldwin Central-Escambia Inland-Santa Rosa Inland-Okaloosa Inland- Perry-Stone-George- Including the cities of Atmore, Brewton, Flomaton, Andalusia, Opp, Citronelle, Saraland, Stockton, Mobile, Prichard, Theodore, Bay Minette, Daphne, Fairhope, Foley, Spanish Fort, Century, Molino, Walnut Hill, Jay, Milton, Crestview, Beaumont, New Augusta, Richton, Wiggins, and Lucedale 939 PM CDT Thu Apr 1 2021 ...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 8 AM CDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Alabama, northwest Florida and southeast Mississippi. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 8 AM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if left uncovered. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. && $$
128 WWUS74 KMOB 021251 NPWMOB URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Mobile AL 751 AM CDT Fri Apr 2 2021 ALZ051>058-MSZ067-022100- /O.CAN.KMOB.FZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210402T1300Z/ /O.UPG.KMOB.FZ.A.0002.210403T0600Z-210403T1300Z/ /O.NEW.KMOB.FZ.W.0002.210403T0600Z-210403T1300Z/ Choctaw-Washington-Clarke-Wilcox-Monroe-Conecuh-Butler-Crenshaw- Wayne- Including the cities of Butler, Lisman, Silas, Chatom, Millry, Grove Hill, Jackson, Thomasville, Camden, Pine Hill, Homewood, Monroeville, Evergreen, Greenville, Brantley, Luverne, and Waynesboro 751 AM CDT Fri Apr 2 2021 ...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 8 AM CDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Overnight low temperatures as low as 31 degrees expected. * WHERE...In Alabama, Choctaw, Washington, Clarke, Wilcox, Monroe, Conecuh, Butler and Crenshaw Counties. In Mississippi, Wayne County. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 8 AM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above- ground pipes to protect them from freezing. && $$ MSZ076-022100- /O.CAN.KMOB.FZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210402T1300Z/ /O.NEW.KMOB.FZ.W.0002.210403T0600Z-210403T1300Z/ Greene- Including the cities of Leakesville and McLain 751 AM CDT Fri Apr 2 2021 ...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 8 AM CDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Overnight low temperatures as low as 31 degrees expected. * WHERE...Greene County. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 8 AM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above- ground pipes to protect them from freezing. && $$ ALZ059-261-262-MSZ075-022100- /O.CAN.KMOB.FR.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210402T1300Z/ /O.NEW.KMOB.FZ.W.0002.210403T0600Z-210403T1300Z/ Escambia-Mobile Inland-Baldwin Inland-Perry- Including the cities of Atmore, Brewton, Flomaton, Citronelle, Saraland, Stockton, Beaumont, New Augusta, and Richton 751 AM CDT Fri Apr 2 2021 ...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 8 AM CDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Overnight low temperatures as low as 32 degrees expected. * WHERE...In Alabama, Escambia, Mobile Inland and Baldwin Inland Counties. In Mississippi, Perry County. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 8 AM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above- ground pipes to protect them from freezing. && $$ ALZ060-263-264-FLZ201-203-205-MSZ078-079-022100- /O.CAN.KMOB.FR.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210402T1300Z/ /O.NEW.KMOB.FR.Y.0002.210403T0600Z-210403T1300Z/ Covington-Mobile Central-Baldwin Central-Escambia Inland- Santa Rosa Inland-Okaloosa Inland-Stone-George- Including the cities of Andalusia, Opp, Mobile, Prichard, Theodore, Bay Minette, Daphne, Fairhope, Foley, Spanish Fort, Century, Molino, Walnut Hill, Jay, Milton, Crestview, Wiggins, and Lucedale 751 AM CDT Fri Apr 2 2021 ...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 8 AM CDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...The combination of temperatures between 33 and 37 degrees, light winds, and sufficiently high overnight relative humidity will result in areas of frost formation. * WHERE...In Alabama, Covington, Mobile Central and Baldwin Central Counties. In Florida, Escambia Inland, Santa Rosa Inland and Okaloosa Inland Counties. In Mississippi, Stone and George Counties. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 8 AM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if left uncovered. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. && $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Mobile, AL issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2:24 AM CDT | Freeze Warning | MOB | Butler, Choctaw, Clarke, Conecuh, Crenshaw, Monroe and 2 more | 29 hr |
| Apr 1, 10:04 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | MOB | Dallas, Monroe, Wilcox | 59 hr |
| Apr 1, 3:16 PM CDT | Frost Advisory | MOB | Baldwin, Covington, Escambia, Mobile | 17 hr |
Nearby
Freeze Watches in Alabama, 2021Freeze Watches in Mississippi, 2021Every freeze watch in 2021
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.