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Freeze Watch 2, NWS Mobile, AL

April 1, 20218 counties in Alabama; Wayne County, Mississippi

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.

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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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Birmingham, AL at 12:00Z on 2021-04-01Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 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, Birmingham, AL at 12:00Z on 2021-04-01The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -382 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 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
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

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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.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 1, 2:24 AM CDTFreeze WarningMOBButler, Choctaw, Clarke, Conecuh, Crenshaw, Monroe and 2 more29 hr
Apr 1, 10:04 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningMOBDallas, Monroe, Wilcox59 hr
Apr 1, 3:16 PM CDTFrost AdvisoryMOBBaldwin, Covington, Escambia, Mobile17 hr

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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.