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Small Craft Advisory 16, NWS Mobile, AL
NWS Mobile, AL issued this small craft advisory at Mar 30, 2021, 9:40 AM CDT. It took effect at Mar 31, 2021, 7:00 PM CDT. It was in force for .
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- Issued
- Mar 30, 2021, 9:40 AM CDT (14:40 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 31, 2021, 7:00 PM CDT
- Expired
- Mar 31, 2021, 3:35 AM CDT
- In force
- Issued by
- NWS Mobile, AL
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374 WHUS74 KMOB 301440 MWWMOB URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Mobile AL 940 AM CDT Tue Mar 30 2021 GMZ631-632-302245- /O.NEW.KMOB.GL.A.0001.210401T0300Z-210401T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KMOB.SC.Y.0016.210401T1200Z-210402T0000Z/ Southern Mobile Bay-Mississippi Sound- 940 AM CDT Tue Mar 30 2021 ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM CDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected. For the Gale Watch, north winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt possible. * WHERE...Southern Mobile Bay and Mississippi Sound. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 AM to 7 PM CDT Thursday. For the Gale Watch, from Wednesday evening through Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ GMZ650-655-670-675-302245- /O.NEW.KMOB.GL.A.0001.210401T0300Z-210401T1500Z/ /O.NEW.KMOB.SC.Y.0016.210401T1500Z-210402T0000Z/ Coastal waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS out 20 NM- Coastal waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to Pensacola FL out 20 NM- Waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS from 20 to 60 NM- Waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to Pensacola FL from 20 to 60 NM- 940 AM CDT Tue Mar 30 2021 ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 7 PM CDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft possible. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS out 20 NM, Coastal waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to Pensacola FL out 20 NM, Waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS from 20 to 60 NM and Waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to Pensacola FL from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 AM to 7 PM CDT Thursday. For the Gale Watch, from Wednesday evening through Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ GMZ630-633>636-302245- /O.NEW.KMOB.SC.Y.0016.210401T0000Z-210402T0000Z/ Northern Mobile Bay-Perdido Bay-Pensacola Bay System- Western Choctawhatchee Bay-Eastern Choctawhatchee Bay- 940 AM CDT Tue Mar 30 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM WEDNESDAY TO 7 PM CDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected. * WHERE...Northern Mobile Bay, Perdido Bay, Pensacola Bay System, Western Choctawhatchee Bay and Eastern Choctawhatchee Bay. * WHEN...From 7 PM Wednesday to 7 PM CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
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504 WHUS74 KMOB 301530 MWWMOB URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Mobile AL 1030 AM CDT Tue Mar 30 2021 GMZ650-655-670-675-302330- /O.CON.KMOB.GL.A.0001.210401T0300Z-210401T1500Z/ /O.CAN.KMOB.SC.Y.0016.210401T1500Z-210402T0000Z/ Coastal waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS out 20 NM- Coastal waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to Pensacola FL out 20 NM- Waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS from 20 to 60 NM- Waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to Pensacola FL from 20 to 60 NM- 1030 AM CDT Tue Mar 30 2021 ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft possible. * WHERE...Waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS from 20 to 60 NM, Waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to Pensacola FL from 20 to 60 NM, Coastal waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS out 20 NM and Coastal waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to Pensacola FL out 20 NM. * WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ GMZ631-632-302330- /O.CON.KMOB.GL.A.0001.210401T0300Z-210401T1200Z/ /O.EXT.KMOB.SC.Y.0016.210401T1200Z-210401T1500Z/ Southern Mobile Bay-Mississippi Sound- 1030 AM CDT Tue Mar 30 2021 ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 10 AM CDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected. For the Gale Watch, north winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt possible. * WHERE...Southern Mobile Bay and Mississippi Sound. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 AM to 10 AM CDT Thursday. For the Gale Watch, from Wednesday evening through Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ GMZ630-633>636-302330- /O.EXT.KMOB.SC.Y.0016.210401T0000Z-210401T1500Z/ Northern Mobile Bay-Perdido Bay-Pensacola Bay System- Western Choctawhatchee Bay-Eastern Choctawhatchee Bay- 1030 AM CDT Tue Mar 30 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM WEDNESDAY TO 10 AM CDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected. * WHERE...Northern Mobile Bay, Perdido Bay, Pensacola Bay System, Western Choctawhatchee Bay and Eastern Choctawhatchee Bay. * WHEN...From 7 PM Wednesday to 10 AM CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
765 WHUS74 KMOB 310225 MWWMOB URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Mobile AL 925 PM CDT Tue Mar 30 2021 GMZ631-632-311200- /O.CON.KMOB.GL.A.0001.210401T0300Z-210401T1200Z/ /O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0016.210401T1200Z-210401T1500Z/ Southern Mobile Bay-Mississippi Sound- 925 PM CDT Tue Mar 30 2021 ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 10 AM CDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected. For the Gale Watch, north winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt possible. Waves 2 to 3 feet. * WHERE...Mississippi Sound and Southern Mobile Bay. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 AM to 10 AM CDT Thursday. For the Gale Watch, from Wednesday evening through Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ GMZ630-633>636-311200- /O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0016.210401T0000Z-210401T1500Z/ Northern Mobile Bay-Perdido Bay-Pensacola Bay System- Western Choctawhatchee Bay-Eastern Choctawhatchee Bay- 925 PM CDT Tue Mar 30 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM WEDNESDAY TO 10 AM CDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected. Waves 2 to 3 feet. * WHERE...Eastern Choctawhatchee Bay, Western Choctawhatchee Bay, Pensacola Bay System, Perdido Bay and Northern Mobile Bay. * WHEN...From 7 PM Wednesday to 10 AM CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ GMZ650-655-670-675-311200- /O.CON.KMOB.GL.A.0001.210401T0300Z-210401T1500Z/ Coastal waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS out 20 NM- Coastal waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to Pensacola FL out 20 NM- Waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS from 20 to 60 NM- Waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to Pensacola FL from 20 to 60 NM- 925 PM CDT Tue Mar 30 2021 ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft possible. * WHERE...Waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS from 20 to 60 NM, Waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to Pensacola FL from 20 to 60 NM, Coastal waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS out 20 NM and Coastal waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to Pensacola FL out 20 NM. * WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$
227 WHUS74 KMOB 310835 MWWMOB URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Mobile AL 335 AM CDT Wed Mar 31 2021 GMZ633>636-311700- /O.NEW.KMOB.MF.Y.0021.210331T0835Z-210331T1500Z/ /O.CAN.KMOB.SC.Y.0016.210401T0000Z-210401T1500Z/ /O.NEW.KMOB.GL.A.0002.210401T0000Z-210401T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KMOB.SC.Y.0017.210401T1800Z-210402T1800Z/ Perdido Bay-Pensacola Bay System-Western Choctawhatchee Bay- Eastern Choctawhatchee Bay- 335 AM CDT Wed Mar 31 2021 ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT THIS MORNING... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH EARLY THURSDAY AFTERNOON... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THURSDAY TO 1 PM CDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce visibility to 1 NM or less at times early this morning. For the Gale Watch, north winds will increase to 15 to 25 kt with frequent gusts up to 35 kt possible following the passage of a strong cold front this evening through early Thursday afternoon. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds up to around 20 knots with frequent gusts over 25 knots Thursday afternoon through Friday afternoon. * WHERE...Perdido Bay, Pensacola Bay System, Western Choctawhatchee Bay and Eastern Choctawhatchee Bay. * WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 10 AM CDT this morning. For the Gale Watch, from this evening through Thursday afternoon. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 1 PM Thursday to 1 PM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Low visibility will make navigation difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use your radar and compass. Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ GMZ631-632-311700- /O.NEW.KMOB.MF.Y.0021.210331T0835Z-210331T1500Z/ /O.UPG.KMOB.GL.A.0001.210401T0300Z-210401T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KMOB.GL.W.0001.210401T0000Z-210401T1800Z/ /O.UPG.KMOB.SC.Y.0016.210401T1200Z-210401T1500Z/ /O.NEW.KMOB.SC.Y.0017.210401T1800Z-210402T1800Z/ Southern Mobile Bay-Mississippi Sound- 335 AM CDT Wed Mar 31 2021 ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT THIS MORNING... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM CDT THURSDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THURSDAY TO 1 PM CDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce visibility to 1 NM or less at times early this morning. For the Gale Warning, north winds will increase to 20 to 30 kt with frequent gusts between 35 and 40 kt following the passage of a strong cold front this evening through early Thursday afternoon. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 knots with frequent gusts up to around 30 knots Thursday afternoon through Friday afternoon. * WHERE...Southern Mobile Bay and Mississippi Sound. * WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 10 AM CDT this morning. For the Gale Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 1 PM CDT Thursday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 1 PM Thursday to 1 PM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Low visibility will make navigation difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use your radar and compass. Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ GMZ630-311700- /O.NEW.KMOB.MF.Y.0021.210331T0835Z-210331T1500Z/ /O.UPG.KMOB.SC.Y.0016.210401T0000Z-210401T1500Z/ /O.NEW.KMOB.GL.W.0001.210401T0000Z-210401T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KMOB.SC.Y.0017.210401T1800Z-210402T1800Z/ Northern Mobile Bay- 335 AM CDT Wed Mar 31 2021 ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT THIS MORNING... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM CDT THURSDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THURSDAY TO 1 PM CDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce visibility to 1 NM or less at times early this morning. For the Gale Warning, north winds will increase to 20 to 30 kt with frequent gusts between 35 and 40 kt following the passage of a strong cold front this evening through early Thursday afternoon. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 knots with frequent gusts up to around 30 knots Thursday afternoon through Friday afternoon. * WHERE...Northern Mobile Bay. * WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 10 AM CDT this morning. For the Gale Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 1 PM CDT Thursday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 1 PM Thursday to 1 PM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Low visibility will make navigation difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use your radar and compass. && $$ GMZ650-655-311700- /O.NEW.KMOB.MF.Y.0021.210331T0835Z-210331T1500Z/ /O.UPG.KMOB.GL.A.0001.210401T0300Z-210401T1500Z/ /O.NEW.KMOB.GL.W.0001.210401T0000Z-210401T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KMOB.SC.Y.0017.210401T1800Z-210402T1800Z/ Coastal waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS out 20 NM- Coastal waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to Pensacola FL out 20 NM- 335 AM CDT Wed Mar 31 2021 ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT THIS MORNING... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM CDT THURSDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THURSDAY TO 1 PM CDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce visibility to 1 NM or less at times. For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts over 30 kt expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS out 20 NM and Coastal waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to Pensacola FL out 20 NM. * WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 10 AM CDT this morning. For the Gale Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 1 PM CDT Thursday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 1 PM Thursday to 1 PM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Low visibility will make navigation difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use your radar and compass. Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ GMZ670-675-311700- /O.UPG.KMOB.GL.A.0001.210401T0300Z-210401T1500Z/ /O.NEW.KMOB.GL.W.0001.210401T0000Z-210401T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KMOB.SC.Y.0017.210401T1800Z-210402T1800Z/ Waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS from 20 to 60 NM- Waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to Pensacola FL from 20 to 60 NM- 335 AM CDT Wed Mar 31 2021 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM CDT THURSDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THURSDAY TO 1 PM CDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft expected. * WHERE...Waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS from 20 to 60 NM and Waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to Pensacola FL from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 1 PM CDT Thursday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 1 PM Thursday to 1 PM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Mobile, AL issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 30, 9:40 AM CDT | Gale Watch | MOB | 18 hr | |
| Mar 30, 1:05 PM CDT | Wind Advisory | MOB | Baldwin, Butler, Choctaw, Clarke, Conecuh, Covington and 6 more | 54 hr |
| Mar 30, 4:43 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MOB | Stone | 47 min |
| Mar 30, 5:05 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | George, Greene, Perry, Stone | 40 min |
| Mar 30, 5:15 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Stone | 45 min |
| Mar 30, 5:46 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MOB | Greene | 44 min |
| Mar 30, 5:59 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MOB | Stone | 46 min |
| Mar 30, 6:17 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | MOB | George, Greene, Perry, Stone | 3 hr |
| Mar 30, 6:33 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MOB | Greene | 42 min |
| Mar 30, 6:44 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MOB | George | 46 min |
| Mar 30, 6:49 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MOB | Greene | 41 min |
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