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Tornado Warning 11, NWS Mobile, AL
NWS Mobile, AL issued this tornado warning at Mar 9, 2022, 12:41 AM CST for Mobile County, Alabama. It was in force for 27 min. 3 reports 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
- Mar 9, 2022, 12:41 AM CST (06:41 UTC)
- Expired
- Mar 9, 2022, 1:08 AM CST
- In force
- 27 min
- Issued by
- NWS Mobile, AL
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 0.75 in
County Mobile County, AL
The radar
The Mobile radar (KMOB), 14 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 06:41 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 9, 12:42 AM CST | TORNADO | 3 N Dees, AL | NWS STORM SURVEY TEAM FOUND MINOR TREE DAMAGE ON LAKEFRONT CT AFTER WHICH THE TORNADO TRACKED OFF TO THE NE. ROOF DAMAGE AND MULTIPLE DAMAGE TO HARDWOOD/SOFTWOOD TREES CONSISTENT WITH EF1 WAS NOTED NEAR A RESIDENCE AT THE INTERSECTION OF LAKEFRONT DR & DOGWOOD |
| Mar 9, 12:42 AM CST | TORNADO | 3 W Hutchens Elementar, AL | BROADCAST MEDIA RELAYED NUMEROUS REPORTS OF TREE DAMAGE AND POWER OUTAGES ON LAKEFRONT DRIVE NEAR DOGWOOD CIRCLE. TIME ESTIMATED ON RADAR. |
| Mar 9, 12:46 AM CST | TORNADO | 1 Ese Seven Hills, AL | PUBLIC REPORT OF NUMEROUS SNAPPED TREES ON REPOLL ROAD. CALLER ALSO REPORTED ROOF DAMAGE TO A NEARBY HOME. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Slidell Radar S, LA (KSIL), launched 00:00Z, 6.7 hours before the alert went out and 162 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
- 23 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -360 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 510 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 53 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 283 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 311 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 1.9
The text
As transmitted.
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WFUS54 KMOB 090641
TORMOB
ALC097-090730-
/O.NEW.KMOB.TO.W.0011.220309T0641Z-220309T0730Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1241 AM CST Wed Mar 9 2022
The National Weather Service in Mobile has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Central Mobile County in southwestern Alabama...
* Until 130 AM CST.
* At 1241 AM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
tornado was located 7 miles southwest of Mobile Regional Airport,
or 8 miles north of Grand Bay, moving northeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
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 dangerous storm will be near...
Mobile Regional Airport around 100 AM CST.
Midtown Mobile around 115 AM CST.
I65 And I165 around 125 AM CST.
Downtown Mobile, Prichard, Saraland, Chickasaw and I65 And AL 158
around 130 AM CST.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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 3058 8841 3067 8841 3085 8808 3074 8801
3072 8801 3071 8800 3072 8799 3071 8799
3071 8798 3070 8799 3070 8798 3069 8797
3068 8799 3069 8799 3068 8800 3053 8836
TIME...MOT...LOC 0641Z 240DEG 20KT 3061 8834
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$8 follow-up statements
036
WWUS54 KMOB 090644
SVSMOB
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1244 AM CST Wed Mar 9 2022
ALC097-090730-
/O.CON.KMOB.TO.W.0011.000000T0000Z-220309T0730Z/
Mobile AL-
1244 AM CST Wed Mar 9 2022
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 130 AM CST FOR CENTRAL
MOBILE COUNTY...
At 1244 AM CST, a confirmed tornado was located 6 miles southwest of
Mobile Regional Airport, or 9 miles west of Tillmans Corner, moving
northeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This tornado will be near...
Mobile Regional Airport around 100 AM CST.
Midtown Mobile around 115 AM CST.
I65 And I165 around 125 AM CST.
Downtown Mobile, Prichard, Saraland, Chickasaw and I65 And AL 158
around 130 AM CST.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a
basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3058 8841 3067 8841 3085 8808 3074 8801
3072 8801 3071 8800 3072 8799 3071 8799
3071 8798 3070 8799 3070 8798 3069 8797
3068 8799 3069 8799 3068 8800 3053 8836
TIME...MOT...LOC 0644Z 240DEG 20KT 3062 8833
TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$342
WWUS54 KMOB 090645
SVSMOB
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
Issued by National Weather Service New Orleans LA
1245 AM CST Wed Mar 9 2022
ALC097-090730-
/O.CON.KMOB.TO.W.0011.000000T0000Z-220309T0730Z/
Mobile AL-
1245 AM CST Wed Mar 9 2022
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 130 AM CST FOR CENTRAL
MOBILE COUNTY...
At 1245 AM CST, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located 4 miles southwest of Mobile Regional Airport, or 8 miles west
of Tillmans Corner, moving northeast at 35 mph.
This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may
be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes
will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes,
businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction
is possible.
The tornado will be near...
Mobile Regional Airport around 1255 AM CST.
Midtown Mobile around 100 AM CST.
Prichard and I65 And I165 around 110 AM CST.
Chickasaw and I65 And AL 158 around 115 AM CST.
Saraland around 120 AM CST.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, 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 3060 8836 3067 8836 3085 8808 3074 8801
3072 8802 3071 8801 3072 8799 3070 8799
3069 8797 3068 8799 3068 8800 3058 8833
TIME...MOT...LOC 0645Z 221DEG 30KT 3064 8831
TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
CAB640
WWUS54 KMOB 090647
SVSMOB
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
Issued by National Weather Service New Orleans LA
1247 AM CST Wed Mar 9 2022
ALC097-090730-
/O.CON.KMOB.TO.W.0011.000000T0000Z-220309T0730Z/
Mobile AL-
1247 AM CST Wed Mar 9 2022
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 130 AM CST FOR CENTRAL
MOBILE COUNTY...
At 1247 AM CST, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Mobile Regional Airport, or 8 miles northwest of
Tillmans Corner, moving northeast at 35 mph.
This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may
be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes
will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes,
businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction
is possible.
The tornado will be near...
Mobile Regional Airport around 1255 AM CST.
Midtown Mobile around 100 AM CST.
Prichard and I65 And I165 around 110 AM CST.
Chickasaw and I65 And AL 158 around 115 AM CST.
Saraland around 120 AM CST.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, 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.
Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
&&
LAT...LON 3062 8833 3066 8833 3085 8808 3074 8801
3072 8802 3071 8801 3072 8799 3069 8799
3070 8798 3069 8797 3068 8799 3068 8800
TIME...MOT...LOC 0647Z 218DEG 29KT 3065 8830
TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
CAB522
WWUS54 KMOB 090650
SVSMOB
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
Issued by National Weather Service New Orleans LA
1250 AM CST Wed Mar 9 2022
ALC097-090730-
/O.CON.KMOB.TO.W.0011.000000T0000Z-220309T0730Z/
Mobile AL-
1250 AM CST Wed Mar 9 2022
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 130 AM CST FOR CENTRAL
MOBILE COUNTY...
At 1249 AM CST, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located over Mobile Regional Airport, or 8 miles northwest of
Tillmans Corner, moving northeast at 35 mph.
This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may
be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes
will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes,
businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction
is possible.
The tornado will be near...
Prichard and I65 And I165 around 110 AM CST.
Chickasaw and I65 And AL 158 around 115 AM CST.
Saraland around 120 AM CST.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, 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.
Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
&&
LAT...LON 3067 8832 3068 8831 3085 8808 3078 8804
3075 8804 3071 8805 3064 8831
TIME...MOT...LOC 0649Z 220DEG 30KT 3067 8829
TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
CAB479
WWUS54 KMOB 090653
SVSMOB
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
Issued by National Weather Service New Orleans LA
1253 AM CST Wed Mar 9 2022
ALC097-090730-
/O.CON.KMOB.TO.W.0011.000000T0000Z-220309T0730Z/
Mobile AL-
1253 AM CST Wed Mar 9 2022
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 130 AM CST FOR CENTRAL
MOBILE COUNTY...
At 1253 AM CST, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located over Mobile Regional Airport, or 8 miles west of Midtown
Mobile, moving northeast at 35 mph.
This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may
be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes
will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes,
businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction
is possible.
The tornado will be near...
Prichard and I65 And I165 around 110 AM CST.
Chickasaw and I65 And AL 158 around 115 AM CST.
Saraland around 120 AM CST.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW! Move
to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
&&
LAT...LON 3067 8830 3069 8829 3085 8808 3078 8804
3075 8804 3070 8808 3065 8829
TIME...MOT...LOC 0653Z 219DEG 29KT 3069 8827
TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
CAB572
WWUS54 KMOB 090657
SVSMOB
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
Issued by National Weather Service New Orleans LA
1257 AM CST Wed Mar 9 2022
ALC097-090730-
/O.CON.KMOB.TO.W.0011.000000T0000Z-220309T0730Z/
Mobile AL-
1257 AM CST Wed Mar 9 2022
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 130 AM CST FOR CENTRAL
MOBILE COUNTY...
At 1257 AM CST, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located over Mobile Regional Airport, or 6 miles west of Midtown
Mobile, moving northeast at 25 mph.
This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may
be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes
will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes,
businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction
is possible.
The tornado will be near...
Prichard, Chickasaw, I65 And I165 and I65 And AL 158 around 120 AM
CST.
Saraland around 130 AM CST.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, 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.
Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
&&
LAT...LON 3068 8827 3071 8827 3085 8808 3078 8804
3075 8804 3070 8808 3067 8826
TIME...MOT...LOC 0657Z 239DEG 21KT 3071 8824
TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
CAB983
WWUS54 KMOB 090701
SVSMOB
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
Issued by National Weather Service New Orleans LA
101 AM CST Wed Mar 9 2022
ALC097-090730-
/O.CON.KMOB.TO.W.0011.000000T0000Z-220309T0730Z/
Mobile AL-
101 AM CST Wed Mar 9 2022
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 130 AM CST FOR CENTRAL
MOBILE COUNTY...
At 101 AM CST, a confirmed tornado was located near Mobile Regional
Airport, or 4 miles west of Midtown Mobile, moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This tornado will be near...
Prichard, I65 And I165 and I65 And AL 158 around 120 AM CST.
Saraland and Chickasaw around 125 AM CST.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a
basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
&&
LAT...LON 3070 8824 3073 8823 3085 8808 3078 8804
3075 8804 3071 8812 3069 8822
TIME...MOT...LOC 0701Z 248DEG 21KT 3071 8820
TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
CAB043
WWUS54 KMOB 090708
SVSMOB
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
108 AM CST Wed Mar 9 2022
ALC097-090718-
/O.CAN.KMOB.TO.W.0011.000000T0000Z-220309T0730Z/
Mobile AL-
108 AM CST Wed Mar 9 2022
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR CENTRAL MOBILE COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
LAT...LON 3070 8824 3073 8823 3085 8808 3078 8804
3075 8804 3071 8812 3069 8822
TIME...MOT...LOC 0706Z 240DEG 20KT 3073 8816
$$The office that day
Everything else NWS Mobile, AL issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 8, 7:36 PM CST | Marine Dense Fog Advisory | MOB | 9 hr | |
| Mar 9, 12:16 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | MOB | Monroe | 44 min |
| Mar 9, 12:28 AM CST | Special Marine Warning | MOB | 92 min | |
| Mar 9, 12:30 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | MOB | Mobile | 45 min |
| Mar 9, 12:55 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | MOB | Monroe | 50 min |
| Mar 9, 1:00 AM CST | Special Marine Warning | MOB | 90 min | |
| Mar 9, 1:33 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | MOB | Wilcox | 42 min |
| Mar 9, 1:38 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Conecuh, Monroe | 52 min |
| Mar 9, 1:42 AM CST | Special Marine Warning | MOB | 93 min | |
| Mar 9, 1:58 AM CST | Tornado Warning | MOB | Butler, Conecuh | 28 min |
| Mar 9, 2:38 AM CST | Special Marine Warning | MOB | 97 min | |
| Mar 9, 2:49 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | MOB | Crenshaw | 41 min |
| Mar 9, 3:33 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | MOB | Crenshaw | 12 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.