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Tornado Warning 14, NWS Mobile, AL
NWS Mobile, AL issued this tornado warning at Mar 18, 2022, 10:20 AM CDT for Crenshaw County, Alabama. It was in force for 30 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Mar 18, 2022, 10:20 AM CDT (15:20 UTC)
- Expired
- Mar 18, 2022, 10:50 AM CDT
- In force
- 30 min
- Issued by
- NWS Mobile, AL
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 1.0 in
County Crenshaw County, AL
The radar
The Ft Rucker radar (KEOX), 76 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 15:23 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
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The watch it was issued in
The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.
| Issued | Product | Office | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 18, 7:33 AM CDT | Tornado Watch | SPC | 8 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Birmingham, AL (KBMX), launched 12:00Z, 3.3 hours before the alert went out and 186 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
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1381 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 60 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 331 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 426 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- -0.0
The text
As transmitted.
636
WFUS54 KMOB 181520
TORMOB
ALC041-181600-
/O.NEW.KMOB.TO.W.0014.220318T1520Z-220318T1600Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1020 AM CDT Fri Mar 18 2022
The National Weather Service in Mobile has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southern Crenshaw County in south central Alabama...
* Until 1100 AM CDT.
* At 1019 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
tornado was located 5 miles northwest of Dozier, or 15 miles north
of Andalusia, moving northeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
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...
Brantley around 1030 AM CDT.
Glenwood around 1040 AM CDT.
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.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 3153 8616 3153 8619 3152 8620 3151 8628
3153 8628 3153 8630 3150 8633 3149 8640
3153 8640 3153 8648 3157 8650 3176 8615
3166 8615 3166 8616 3164 8616 3163 8618
3162 8618 3162 8615 3154 8614
TIME...MOT...LOC 1519Z 247DEG 51KT 3153 8645
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
CGAL2 follow-up statements
848
WWUS54 KMOB 181529
SVSMOB
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1029 AM CDT Fri Mar 18 2022
ALC041-181600-
/O.CON.KMOB.TO.W.0014.000000T0000Z-220318T1600Z/
Crenshaw AL-
1029 AM CDT Fri Mar 18 2022
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1100 AM CDT FOR SOUTHERN
CRENSHAW COUNTY...
At 1029 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Brantley, or 9 miles south of Luverne, moving
northeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado, destructive winds up to 80 mph, and quarter size
hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This dangerous storm will be near...
Glenwood around 1040 AM CDT.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 3153 8616 3153 8619 3152 8620 3151 8628
3153 8628 3153 8630 3150 8633 3149 8640
3153 8640 3153 8648 3157 8650 3176 8615
3166 8615 3166 8616 3164 8616 3163 8618
3162 8618 3162 8615 3154 8614
TIME...MOT...LOC 1529Z 247DEG 51KT 3159 8630
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
CGAL325
WWUS54 KMOB 181550
SVSMOB
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1050 AM CDT Fri Mar 18 2022
ALC041-181559-
/O.CAN.KMOB.TO.W.0014.000000T0000Z-220318T1600Z/
Crenshaw AL-
1050 AM CDT Fri Mar 18 2022
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHERN CRENSHAW COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled. However, gusty
winds are still possible with this thunderstorm.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 200 PM CDT for south central
Alabama.
Remember, a Tornado Warning still remains in effect for the far
southern portion of the county until 1115 AM CDT.
LAT...LON 3153 8616 3153 8619 3152 8620 3151 8628
3153 8628 3153 8630 3150 8633 3149 8640
3153 8640 3153 8648 3157 8650 3176 8615
3166 8615 3166 8616 3164 8616 3163 8618
3162 8618 3162 8615 3154 8614
TIME...MOT...LOC 1546Z 247DEG 51KT 3170 8599
$$
CGALThe office that day
Everything else NWS Mobile, AL issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 18, 5:24 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Choctaw, Washington | 66 min |
| Mar 18, 5:44 AM CDT | High Surf Advisory | MOB | Baldwin, Mobile | 19 hr |
| Mar 18, 6:18 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Clarke, Wilcox | 42 min |
| Mar 18, 6:43 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MOB | Washington | 47 min |
| Mar 18, 6:57 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Clarke, Wilcox | 63 min |
| Mar 18, 7:09 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MOB | Choctaw, Clarke, Washington, Wilcox | 3 hr |
| Mar 18, 7:35 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MOB | Clarke | 55 min |
| Mar 18, 7:43 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MOB | Clarke, Washington | 62 min |
| Mar 18, 7:45 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Mobile | 45 min |
| Mar 18, 8:03 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Clarke, Washington | 42 min |
| Mar 18, 8:09 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Clarke, Conecuh, Monroe, Wilcox | 66 min |
| Mar 18, 8:32 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Baldwin, Mobile | 43 min |
| Mar 18, 8:40 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MOB | Clarke, Washington | 65 min |
| Mar 18, 9:16 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MOB | Baldwin, Butler, Clarke, Conecuh, Escambia, Mobile and 2 more | 3 hr |
| Mar 18, 9:31 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MOB | Mobile | 44 min |
| Mar 18, 9:33 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MOB | Butler | 3 hr |
| Mar 18, 9:33 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | MOB | 42 min | |
| Mar 18, 9:35 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Baldwin, Conecuh, Escambia | 40 min |
| Mar 18, 9:43 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Washington | 47 min |
| Mar 18, 9:44 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MOB | Clarke, Washington | 3 hr |
| Mar 18, 9:50 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MOB | Butler, Conecuh, Crenshaw | 3 hr |
| Mar 18, 9:50 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Mobile | 40 min |
| Mar 18, 9:52 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MOB | Escambia | 3 hr |
| Mar 18, 9:58 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Butler, Conecuh, Covington, Crenshaw | 47 min |
| Mar 18, 10:09 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Baldwin | 51 min |
| Mar 18, 10:16 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Conecuh, Covington, Escambia | 44 min |
| Mar 18, 10:20 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MOB | Mobile | 3 hr |
| Mar 18, 10:20 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | MOB | 85 min | |
| Mar 18, 10:23 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MOB | Conecuh, Covington, Crenshaw, Escambia | 3 hr |
| Mar 18, 10:23 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | MOB | Covington | 34 min |
| Mar 18, 10:27 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MOB | Baldwin | 3 hr |
| Mar 18, 10:30 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Baldwin | 45 min |
| Mar 18, 10:33 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | MOB | Covington, Crenshaw | 23 min |
| Mar 18, 10:36 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Conecuh, Escambia | 39 min |
| Mar 18, 10:37 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | MOB | Conecuh, Escambia | 26 min |
| Mar 18, 11:00 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Conecuh, Covington, Crenshaw, Escambia | 45 min |
| Mar 18, 11:06 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Baldwin, Clarke, Conecuh, Escambia, Mobile, Monroe and 1 more | 16 min |
| Mar 18, 11:07 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Baldwin, Conecuh, Escambia | 53 min |
| Mar 18, 11:11 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | MOB | 94 min | |
| Mar 18, 11:20 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | MOB | Conecuh, Covington, Crenshaw, Escambia | 4 hr |
| Mar 18, 11:28 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MOB | Baldwin | 3 hr |
| Mar 18, 11:40 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Conecuh, Covington, Escambia | 65 min |
| Mar 18, 11:48 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MOB | Covington | 3 hr |
| Mar 18, 11:48 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | MOB | 27 min | |
| Mar 18, 11:52 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MOB | Escambia | 38 min |
| Mar 18, 11:54 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Baldwin, Escambia | 45 min |
| Mar 18, 12:10 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | MOB | Covington | 3 hr |
| Mar 18, 12:27 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MOB | Covington | 3 hr |
| Mar 18, 12:28 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MOB | Conecuh, Escambia | 47 min |
| Mar 18, 12:43 PM CDT | Special Marine Warning | MOB | 92 min | |
| Mar 18, 12:55 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MOB | Mobile | 50 min |
| Mar 18, 3:10 PM CDT | Special Marine Warning | MOB | 95 min | |
| Mar 18, 3:29 PM CDT | Areal Flood Warning | MOB | Covington | 6 hr |
| Mar 18, 4:40 PM CDT | Special Marine Warning | MOB | 65 min | |
| Mar 18, 6:54 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | MOB | Escambia | 6 days |
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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.