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Tornado Warning 11, NWS Mobile, AL

March 9, 2022Mobile County, Alabama

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

TimeReportWhereRemark
Mar 9, 12:42 AM CSTTORNADO3 N Dees, ALNWS 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 CSTTORNADO3 W Hutchens Elementar, ALBROADCAST 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 CSTTORNADO1 Ese Seven Hills, ALPUBLIC 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Slidell Radar S, LA at 00:00Z on 2022-03-09Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 23 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, Slidell Radar S, LA at 00:00Z on 2022-03-09The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 283 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
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

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

660 
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

$$

CAB
640 
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

$$

CAB
522 
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

$$

CAB
479 
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

$$

CAB
572 
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

$$

CAB
983 
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

$$

CAB
043 
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.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 8, 7:36 PM CSTMarine Dense Fog AdvisoryMOB9 hr
Mar 9, 12:16 AM CSTSpecial Weather StatementMOBMonroe44 min
Mar 9, 12:28 AM CSTSpecial Marine WarningMOB92 min
Mar 9, 12:30 AM CSTSpecial Weather StatementMOBMobile45 min
Mar 9, 12:55 AM CSTSpecial Weather StatementMOBMonroe50 min
Mar 9, 1:00 AM CSTSpecial Marine WarningMOB90 min
Mar 9, 1:33 AM CSTSpecial Weather StatementMOBWilcox42 min
Mar 9, 1:38 AM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMOBConecuh, Monroe52 min
Mar 9, 1:42 AM CSTSpecial Marine WarningMOB93 min
Mar 9, 1:58 AM CSTTornado WarningMOBButler, Conecuh28 min
Mar 9, 2:38 AM CSTSpecial Marine WarningMOB97 min
Mar 9, 2:49 AM CSTSpecial Weather StatementMOBCrenshaw41 min
Mar 9, 3:33 AM CSTSpecial Weather StatementMOBCrenshaw12 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.