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Heat Advisory 1, NWS Mobile, AL

July 28, 202110 counties in Alabama; 5 counties in Mississippi

NWS Mobile, AL issued this heat advisory at Jul 28, 2021, 2:13 AM CDT for 10 counties in Alabama; 5 counties in Mississippi. It took effect at Jul 28, 2021, 10:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 8 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jul 28, 2021, 2:13 AM CDT (07:13 UTC)
In effect from
Jul 28, 2021, 10:00 AM CDT
Expired
Jul 28, 2021, 6:00 PM CDT
In force
8 hr
Issued by
NWS Mobile, AL

Counties Butler County, AL, Choctaw County, AL, Clarke County, AL, Conecuh County, AL, Covington County, AL, Crenshaw County, AL, Escambia County, AL, Monroe County, AL, Washington County, AL, Wilcox County, AL, George County, MS, Greene County, MS, Perry County, MS, Stone County, MS, Wayne County, MS

The radar

The Mobile radar (KMOB), 96 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 07:15 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.

The nearest sounding before it

Birmingham, AL (KBMX), launched 00:00Z, 7.2 hours before the alert went out and 215 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 00:00Z on 2021-07-28Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 144 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, Birmingham, AL at 00:00Z on 2021-07-28The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -24 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
144 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-238 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1293 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
18 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-24 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
-16 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

058 
WWUS74 KMOB 280713
NPWMOB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mobile AL
213 AM CDT Wed Jul 28 2021

ALZ051>060-MSZ067-075-076-078-079-281600-
/O.NEW.KMOB.HT.Y.0001.210728T1500Z-210728T2300Z/
Choctaw-Washington-Clarke-Wilcox-Monroe-Conecuh-Butler-Crenshaw-
Escambia-Covington-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, Brantley, Luverne, Atmore, 
Brewton, Flomaton, Andalusia, Opp, Waynesboro, Beaumont, 
New Augusta, Richton, Leakesville, McLain, Wiggins, and Lucedale
213 AM CDT Wed Jul 28 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM CDT
THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Heat index values around 108 expected.

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

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 6 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
  illnesses to occur.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent
rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone
overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

&&

$$
2 follow-up statements
946 
WWUS74 KMOB 281508
NPWMOB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1008 AM CDT Wed Jul 28 2021

ALZ051>060-MSZ067-075-076-078-079-282300-
/O.CON.KMOB.HT.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210728T2300Z/
Choctaw-Washington-Clarke-Wilcox-Monroe-Conecuh-Butler-Crenshaw-
Escambia-Covington-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, Brantley, Luverne, Atmore, 
Brewton, Flomaton, Andalusia, Opp, Waynesboro, Beaumont, 
New Augusta, Richton, Leakesville, McLain, Wiggins, and Lucedale
1008 AM CDT Wed Jul 28 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Heat index values around 108 expected.

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

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 6 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat 
  illnesses to occur.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent
rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone
overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

&&

$$
804 
WWUS74 KMOB 281846
NPWMOB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mobile AL
146 PM CDT Wed Jul 28 2021

ALZ051>060-MSZ067-075-076-078-079-290400-
/O.NEW.KMOB.HT.Y.0002.210729T1500Z-210729T2300Z/
/O.NEW.KMOB.HT.Y.0003.210730T1500Z-210730T2300Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.HT.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210728T2300Z/
Choctaw-Washington-Clarke-Wilcox-Monroe-Conecuh-Butler-Crenshaw-
Escambia-Covington-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, Brantley, Luverne, Atmore, 
Brewton, Flomaton, Andalusia, Opp, Waynesboro, Beaumont, 
New Augusta, Richton, Leakesville, McLain, Wiggins, and Lucedale
146 PM CDT Wed Jul 28 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 6 PM CDT THURSDAY...
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 6 PM CDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 108.
  For the second Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 111
  expected. For the third Heat Advisory, heat index values up to
  112 expected.

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

* WHEN...For the first Heat Advisory, until 6 PM CDT this 
  evening. For the second Heat Advisory, from 10 AM to 6 PM CDT 
  Thursday. For the third Heat Advisory, from 10 AM to 6 PM CDT 
  Friday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat 
  illnesses to occur.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures in the middle to upper 90's
  with isolated spots reaching 100 degrees inland are expected 
  Thursday and Friday. This combined with high humidity will 
  result in dangerous heat indices exceeding 108 degrees each day.
  The heat continues into Saturday, and will likely warrant 
  another heat advisory for heat indices exceeding 108 degrees.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent
rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone
overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

&&

$$

ALZ261>266-FLZ201>206-290400-
/O.NEW.KMOB.HT.Y.0002.210729T1500Z-210729T2300Z/
/O.NEW.KMOB.HT.Y.0003.210730T1500Z-210730T2300Z/
Mobile Inland-Baldwin Inland-Mobile Central-Baldwin Central-
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Inland-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Inland-Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Inland-
Okaloosa Coastal-
Including the cities of 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, Jay, Milton, Bagdad, Gulf Breeze, 
Navarre, Crestview, Destin, Eglin AFB, Fort Walton Beach, 
Niceville, Seminole, Valparaiso, and Wright
146 PM CDT Wed Jul 28 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 6 PM CDT THURSDAY...
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 6 PM CDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 
  109 expected. For the second Heat Advisory, heat index values 
  up to 112 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of southwest Alabama and northwest Florida.

* WHEN...For the first Heat Advisory, from 10 AM to 6 PM CDT 
  Thursday. For the second Heat Advisory, from 10 AM to 6 PM CDT 
  Friday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat 
  illnesses to occur.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures in the middle to upper 90's are
  expected Thursday and Friday. This combined with high humidity 
  will result in dangerous heat indices exceeding 108 degrees each
  day. The heat continues into Saturday, and will likely warrant 
  another heat advisory for heat indices exceeding 108 degrees.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent
rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone
overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

&&

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Mobile, AL issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jul 27, 8:06 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMOBChoctaw39 min
Jul 27, 8:26 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryMOBChoctaw3 hr
Jul 27, 9:49 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMOBWashington41 min
Jul 27, 10:12 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryMOBMobile, Washington3 hr
Jul 28, 1:46 PM CDTHeat AdvisoryMOBBaldwin, Butler, Choctaw, Clarke, Conecuh, Covington and 6 more44 hr
Jul 28, 1:46 PM CDTHeat AdvisoryMOBBaldwin, Butler, Choctaw, Clarke, Conecuh, Covington and 6 more4 days
Jul 28, 4:37 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMOBCovington38 min
Jul 28, 5:16 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryMOBCovington3 hr
Jul 28, 5:16 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMOBCovington44 min
Jul 28, 5:29 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryMOBConecuh, Covington3 hr
Jul 28, 5:34 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMOBMobile41 min
Jul 28, 5:39 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryMOBCovington, Escambia3 hr
Jul 28, 6:24 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMOBEscambia51 min
Jul 28, 6:26 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMOBBaldwin49 min
Jul 28, 6:48 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryMOBEscambia3 hr
Jul 28, 6:54 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMOBEscambia51 min
Jul 27, 11:00 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMOBGreene45 min
Jul 27, 11:21 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryMOBGreene, Perry, Wayne3 hr
Jul 27, 11:48 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMOBGeorge, Perry57 min
Jul 28, 5:56 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMOBPerry34 min

Nearby

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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.