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Tornado Warning 59, NWS Mobile, AL
NWS Mobile, AL issued this tornado warning at Aug 30, 2021, 12:30 PM CDT for 4 counties in Alabama. It was in force for 45 min. 1 report came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The outline as issued, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Aug 30, 2021, 12:30 PM CDT (17:30 UTC)
- Expired
- Aug 30, 2021, 1:15 PM CDT
- In force
- 45 min
- Issued by
- NWS Mobile, AL
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Observed
- Hail
- 0.75 in
Counties Baldwin County, AL, Clarke County, AL, Mobile County, AL, Washington County, AL
The radar
The Mobile radar (KMOB), 66 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 17:33 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
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What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 30, 12:32 PM CDT | TORNADO | 2 E Creola, AL | TREE THROUGH A HOUSE ON ELLISON AVE. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The watch it was issued in
The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.
| Issued | Product | Office | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 30, 5:48 AM CDT | Tornado Watch | SPC | 10 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Slidell Radar S, LA (KSIL), launched 12:00Z, 5.5 hours before the alert went out and 204 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
- 881 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -1 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 560 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 39 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 386 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 386 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 1.1
- Supercell composite
- 9.7
The text
As transmitted.
952
WFUS54 KMOB 301730
TORMOB
ALC003-025-097-129-301815-
/O.NEW.KMOB.TO.W.0059.210830T1730Z-210830T1815Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1230 PM CDT Mon Aug 30 2021
The National Weather Service in Mobile has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northeastern Mobile County in southwestern Alabama...
Northwestern Baldwin County in southwestern Alabama...
Southeastern Washington County in southwestern Alabama...
South central Clarke County in southwestern Alabama...
* Until 115 PM CDT.
* At 1230 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located over Creola, moving
northeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Law enforcement confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree
damage is likely.
* The tornado will be near...
Stockton, Mount Vernon and Movico around 1245 PM CDT.
Calvert around 1250 PM CDT.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a
basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3088 8809 3137 8802 3133 8778 3131 8778
3130 8777 3130 8771 3128 8769 3126 8768
3085 8795
TIME...MOT...LOC 1730Z 204DEG 40KT 3090 8802
TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$4 follow-up statements
046
WWUS54 KMOB 301743
SVSMOB
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1243 PM CDT Mon Aug 30 2021
ALC003-025-097-129-301815-
/O.CON.KMOB.TO.W.0059.000000T0000Z-210830T1815Z/
Mobile AL-Baldwin AL-Washington AL-Clarke AL-
1243 PM CDT Mon Aug 30 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 115 PM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN MOBILE...NORTHWESTERN BALDWIN...SOUTHEASTERN WASHINGTON
AND SOUTH CENTRAL CLARKE COUNTIES...
At 1242 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located 4 miles southeast of
Movico, or 9 miles northeast of Creola, moving north at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This tornado will be near...
Calvert around 1255 PM CDT.
McIntosh around 105 PM CDT.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a
basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3097 8807 3137 8802 3133 8778 3131 8778
3130 8777 3130 8771 3128 8769 3126 8768
3097 8789
TIME...MOT...LOC 1742Z 194DEG 36KT 3102 8797
TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$985
WWUS54 KMOB 301752
SVSMOB
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1252 PM CDT Mon Aug 30 2021
ALC097-301802-
/O.CAN.KMOB.TO.W.0059.000000T0000Z-210830T1815Z/
Mobile AL-
1252 PM CDT Mon Aug 30 2021
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN MOBILE COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. However a downstream Tornado Warning remains in
effect for this circulation.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 400 PM CDT for south central
and southwestern Alabama.
LAT...LON 3105 8794 3107 8794 3107 8796 3108 8797
3112 8795 3115 8794 3115 8797 3117 8799
3116 8801 3117 8801 3137 8802 3133 8779
3130 8778 3130 8771 3126 8768 3102 8785
TIME...MOT...LOC 1752Z 211DEG 22KT 3110 8789
$$
ALC003-025-129-301815-
/O.CON.KMOB.TO.W.0059.000000T0000Z-210830T1815Z/
Baldwin AL-Washington AL-Clarke AL-
1252 PM CDT Mon Aug 30 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 115 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN BALDWIN...SOUTHEASTERN WASHINGTON AND SOUTH CENTRAL
CLARKE COUNTIES...
At 1252 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located 7 miles east of Mount
Vernon, or 16 miles northwest of Bay Minette, moving northeast at 25
mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
northwestern Baldwin, southeastern Washington and south central
Clarke Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a
basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3105 8794 3107 8794 3107 8796 3108 8797
3112 8795 3115 8794 3115 8797 3117 8799
3116 8801 3117 8801 3137 8802 3133 8779
3130 8778 3130 8771 3126 8768 3102 8785
TIME...MOT...LOC 1752Z 211DEG 22KT 3110 8789
TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$623
WWUS54 KMOB 301757
SVSMOB
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1257 PM CDT Mon Aug 30 2021
ALC129-301806-
/O.CAN.KMOB.TO.W.0059.000000T0000Z-210830T1815Z/
Washington AL-
1257 PM CDT Mon Aug 30 2021
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN WASHINGTON COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning hasmoved out of
the warned area.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 400 PM CDT for south central
and southwestern Alabama.
LAT...LON 3108 8797 3114 8794 3116 8797 3116 8794
3121 8795 3122 8793 3126 8797 3129 8795
3131 8796 3131 8793 3134 8792 3132 8792
3135 8789 3133 8779 3130 8778 3130 8771
3126 8768 3102 8785
TIME...MOT...LOC 1756Z 204DEG 40KT 3115 8786
$$
ALC003-025-301815-
/O.CON.KMOB.TO.W.0059.000000T0000Z-210830T1815Z/
Baldwin AL-Clarke AL-
1257 PM CDT Mon Aug 30 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 115 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN BALDWIN AND SOUTH CENTRAL CLARKE COUNTIES...
At 1256 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located 8 miles east of
Calvert, or 19 miles north of Bay Minette, moving northeast at 45
mph. A debris signature is still being indicated.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
northwestern Baldwin and south central Clarke Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a
basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3108 8797 3114 8794 3116 8797 3116 8794
3121 8795 3122 8793 3126 8797 3129 8795
3131 8796 3131 8793 3134 8792 3132 8792
3135 8789 3133 8779 3130 8778 3130 8771
3126 8768 3102 8785
TIME...MOT...LOC 1756Z 204DEG 40KT 3115 8786
TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$091
WWUS54 KMOB 301802
SVSMOB
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
102 PM CDT Mon Aug 30 2021
ALC003-025-301815-
/O.CON.KMOB.TO.W.0059.000000T0000Z-210830T1815Z/
Baldwin AL-Clarke AL-
102 PM CDT Mon Aug 30 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 115 PM CDT FOR NORTH
CENTRAL BALDWIN AND SOUTH CENTRAL CLARKE COUNTIES...
At 102 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located 11 miles east of
Calvert, or 20 miles south of Jackson, moving northeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
north central Baldwin and south central Clarke Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a
basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3116 8794 3121 8795 3122 8793 3126 8797
3129 8795 3131 8796 3131 8793 3134 8792
3132 8792 3135 8789 3133 8779 3130 8778
3130 8771 3126 8768 3113 8779
TIME...MOT...LOC 1802Z 204DEG 40KT 3122 8783
TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$The office that day
Everything else NWS Mobile, AL issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 29, 7:07 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MOB | Mobile | 25 min |
| Aug 29, 8:19 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | MOB | Escambia | 49 hr |
| Aug 29, 8:21 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | MOB | Covington, Escambia | 38 hr |
| Aug 29, 8:35 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | MOB | Baldwin | 30 hr |
| Aug 29, 11:27 PM CDT | Special Marine Warning | MOB | 93 min | |
| Aug 30, 12:13 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | MOB | 47 min | |
| Aug 30, 12:59 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | MOB | 2 hr | |
| Aug 30, 3:24 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | MOB | Baldwin, Clarke, Mobile, Washington | 6 hr |
| Aug 30, 4:03 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | MOB | 117 min | |
| Aug 30, 6:42 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | MOB | Baldwin, Escambia | 5 hr |
| Aug 30, 6:46 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | MOB | 119 min | |
| Aug 30, 8:29 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | MOB | Conecuh, Escambia, Monroe | 4 hr |
| Aug 30, 8:32 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | MOB | Escambia | 4 hr |
| Aug 30, 8:40 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | MOB | Conecuh, Escambia | 50 min |
| Aug 30, 9:00 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | MOB | Clarke, Conecuh, Escambia, Monroe, Wilcox | 4 hr |
| Aug 30, 9:12 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | MOB | Conecuh, Escambia | 4 hr |
| Aug 30, 9:20 AM CDT | Areal Flood Warning | MOB | Baldwin, Clarke, Mobile, Washington | 8 hr |
| Aug 30, 10:26 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | MOB | Mobile | 6 hr |
| Aug 30, 10:51 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | MOB | 54 min | |
| Aug 30, 10:55 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | MOB | Mobile, Washington | 25 min |
| Aug 30, 11:47 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | MOB | Clarke, Washington | 5 hr |
| Aug 30, 11:57 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | MOB | Baldwin, Clarke, Mobile, Washington | 5 hr |
| Aug 30, 12:03 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | MOB | Escambia | 75 min |
| Aug 30, 12:23 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MOB | Baldwin, Mobile | 21 min |
| Aug 30, 1:08 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MOB | Clarke | 52 min |
| Aug 30, 1:39 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MOB | Clarke, Wilcox | 39 min |
| Aug 30, 3:57 PM CDT | Special Marine Warning | MOB | 48 min | |
| Aug 30, 4:11 PM CDT | Coastal Flood Warning | MOB | Baldwin, Mobile | 14 hr |
| Aug 30, 4:18 PM CDT | Special Marine Warning | MOB | 87 min | |
| Aug 30, 4:20 PM CDT | Special Marine Warning | MOB | 85 min | |
| Aug 30, 5:05 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MOB | Covington | 55 min |
| Aug 30, 5:19 PM CDT | Areal Flood Warning | MOB | Baldwin, Clarke, Mobile, Washington | 14 hr |
| Aug 30, 5:29 PM CDT | Special Marine Warning | MOB | 91 min | |
| Aug 30, 6:46 PM CDT | Special Marine Warning | MOB | 89 min |
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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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.