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Tornado Warning 33, NWS Mobile, AL

March 22, 2022Baldwin County, Alabama

NWS Mobile, AL issued this tornado warning at Mar 22, 2022, 10:31 PM CDT for Baldwin County, Alabama. It was in force for 44 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 22, 2022, 10:31 PM CDT (03:31 UTC)
Expired: Mar 22, 2022, 11:15 PM CDT
In force: 44 min
Issued by: NWS Mobile, AL
Area: Storm-based polygon
Tornado: Radar indicated
Hail: 0.75 in

County Baldwin County, AL

The radar

The Mobile radar (KMOB), 59 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 03:31 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 22, 11:04 PM CDT	TORNADO	2 Sw Summerdale, AL	PICTURES AND VIDEO OF TORNADO ON SOCIAL MEDIA OF TORNADO ON GROUND. RADAR CONFIRMED TDS BEGAN JUST WEST OF SUMMERDALE AND MOVED NORTH THROUGH ROBERTSDALE WHERE MINOR DAMAGE TO POWER LINES AND OUTBUILDINGS WAS REPORTED.
Mar 22, 11:07 PM CDT	TORNADO	1 Wsw Summerdale, AL	A COMPACT EF1 TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN AT APPROXIMATELY 11:07 PM CDT 3/22/22 ON CR-34 S AFFECTING A RESIDENCE IN SUMMERDALE WHERE A STORAGE BUILDING EXPERIENCED DAMAGE TO ITS WALLS AND ROOFING MATERIAL REMOVED. THE TORNADO QUICKLY MOVED NORTH IMPACTING A WOODED AR
Mar 22, 11:14 PM CDT	TORNADO	Robertsdale, AL	ROOF BLOWN OFF BUILDING AND STRUCTURAL DAMAGE TO OTHER BUILDINGS, TREE DAMAGE AND POWER OUTAGE.

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
Mar 22, 4:08 PM CDT	Tornado Watch	SPC	7 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Slidell Radar S, LA (KSIL), launched 00:00Z, 3.5 hours before the alert went out and 190 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-p

Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.

Hodograph

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: 1480 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN: -1 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL: 540 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear: 67 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity: 352 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity: 351 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter: 3.7
Supercell composite: 17.0

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The text

As transmitted.

713 
WFUS54 KMOB 230331
TORMOB
ALC003-230415-
/O.NEW.KMOB.TO.W.0033.220323T0331Z-220323T0415Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1031 PM CDT Tue Mar 22 2022

The National Weather Service in Mobile has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southeastern Baldwin County in southwestern Alabama...

* Until 1115 PM CDT.
    
* At 1031 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
  tornado was located 9 miles east of Fort Morgan, or 10 miles west
  of Gulf Shores, moving northeast at 50 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...
  Bon Secour around 1045 PM CDT.
  Foley and Magnolia Springs around 1050 PM CDT.
  Summerdale and Elberta around 1055 PM CDT.
  Robertsdale and Silverhill around 1100 PM 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.

&&

LAT...LON 3015 8782 3022 8793 3074 8766 3064 8740
TIME...MOT...LOC 0331Z 209DEG 44KT 3021 8787 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

MM

4 follow-up statements

291 
WWUS54 KMOB 230336
SVSMOB

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1036 PM CDT Tue Mar 22 2022

ALC003-230415-
/O.CON.KMOB.TO.W.0033.000000T0000Z-220323T0415Z/
Baldwin AL-
1036 PM CDT Tue Mar 22 2022

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1115 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN BALDWIN COUNTY...
    
At 1035 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located 9 miles southwest of
Bon Secour, or 9 miles west of Gulf Shores, moving northeast at 40
mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Weather spotters 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...
  Bon Secour around 1050 PM CDT.
  Magnolia Springs around 1055 PM CDT.
  Foley around 1100 PM CDT.
  Summerdale and Elberta around 1105 PM CDT.
  Silverhill around 1110 PM CDT.
  Robertsdale around 1115 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.

Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

&&

LAT...LON 3015 8782 3022 8793 3074 8766 3064 8740
TIME...MOT...LOC 0335Z 208DEG 33KT 3024 8785 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

717 
WWUS54 KMOB 230346
SVSMOB

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1046 PM CDT Tue Mar 22 2022

ALC003-230415-
/O.CON.KMOB.TO.W.0033.000000T0000Z-220323T0415Z/
Baldwin AL-
1046 PM CDT Tue Mar 22 2022

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1115 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN BALDWIN COUNTY...
    
At 1045 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 4 miles west of Bon Secour, or 8 miles northwest of Gulf
Shores, moving northeast at 40 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...
  Magnolia Springs around 1055 PM CDT.
  Foley around 1100 PM CDT.
  Summerdale around 1105 PM CDT.
  Robertsdale and Silverhill around 1110 PM 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.

Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

If on or near Mobile Bay near the Fort Morgan peninsula, get away 
from the water and move to safe shelter immediately. If you can hear 
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning. Severe 
thunderstorms can produce large capsizing waves, even on small 
bodies of water. Move into dock and seek safe shelter now! Do not be 
caught on the water in a thunderstorm.

&&

LAT...LON 3024 8779 3028 8787 3074 8766 3064 8740
TIME...MOT...LOC 0345Z 208DEG 34KT 3031 8780 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

001 
WWUS54 KMOB 230354
SVSMOB

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1054 PM CDT Tue Mar 22 2022

ALC003-230415-
/O.CON.KMOB.TO.W.0033.000000T0000Z-220323T0415Z/
Baldwin AL-
1054 PM CDT Tue Mar 22 2022

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1115 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN BALDWIN COUNTY...
    
At 1053 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado 
was located near Magnolia Springs, or 4 miles west of Foley, moving 
northeast at 40 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...
  Summerdale around 1105 PM CDT.
  Robertsdale around 1110 PM 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.

Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

&&

LAT...LON 3033 8775 3036 8781 3074 8766 3064 8740
TIME...MOT...LOC 0353Z 213DEG 36KT 3039 8776 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

580 
WWUS54 KMOB 230404
SVSMOB

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1104 PM CDT Tue Mar 22 2022

ALC003-230415-
/O.CON.KMOB.TO.W.0033.000000T0000Z-220323T0415Z/
Baldwin AL-
1104 PM CDT Tue Mar 22 2022

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1115 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN BALDWIN COUNTY...
    
At 1104 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado 
was located near Summerdale, or 4 miles northwest of Foley, moving 
northeast at 30 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...
  Robertsdale around 1115 PM 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.

Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

&&

LAT...LON 3041 8771 3044 8778 3074 8766 3067 8747
TIME...MOT...LOC 0404Z 204DEG 28KT 3046 8773 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
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
Mar 22, 7:05 PM CDT	Tornado Warning	MOB	Clarke, Washington	19 min
Mar 22, 7:09 PM CDT	Tornado Warning	MOB	Clarke	36 min
Mar 22, 7:11 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	MOB	Baldwin, Mobile, Washington	49 min
Mar 22, 7:31 PM CDT	Tornado Warning	MOB	Baldwin, Clarke, Monroe	10 min
Mar 22, 8:31 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	MOB	Choctaw	29 min
Mar 22, 9:03 PM CDT	Special Marine Warning	MOB		87 min
Mar 22, 9:28 PM CDT	Tornado Warning	MOB	Baldwin	26 min
Mar 22, 10:06 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	MOB	Choctaw	39 min
Mar 22, 10:26 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	MOB	Baldwin	49 min
Mar 22, 10:30 PM CDT	Special Marine Warning	MOB		90 min
Mar 22, 11:09 PM CDT	Tornado Warning Tornado observed	MOB	Baldwin	19 min
Mar 22, 11:22 PM CDT	Special Marine Warning	MOB		83 min
Mar 22, 11:25 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	MOB	Baldwin, Mobile	50 min
Mar 22, 11:40 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	MOB	Baldwin, Clarke, Escambia, Mobile, Monroe, Washington and 1 more	65 min
Mar 22, 11:45 PM CDT	Tornado Warning	MOB	Clarke, Monroe, Wilcox	28 min
Mar 22, 11:53 PM CDT	Special Marine Warning	MOB		97 min
Mar 23, 12:07 AM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	MOB	Baldwin	38 min
Mar 23, 12:34 AM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	MOB	Baldwin	28 min
Mar 23, 12:40 AM CDT	Special Marine Warning	MOB		95 min
Mar 23, 12:45 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	MOB	Clarke, Conecuh, Escambia, Monroe, Wilcox	45 min
Mar 23, 1:31 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	MOB	Escambia	44 min
Mar 23, 1:55 AM CDT	Special Marine Warning	MOB		65 min
Mar 23, 2:09 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	MOB	Covington	51 min
Mar 23, 2:39 AM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	MOB	Covington, Escambia	51 min
Mar 23, 2:46 AM CDT	Special Marine Warning	MOB		59 min
Mar 23, 2:55 AM CDT	Tornado Warning	MOB	Covington	25 min
Mar 23, 3:34 AM CDT	Special Marine Warning	MOB		56 min
Mar 23, 3:43 AM CDT	Special Marine Warning	MOB		62 min
Mar 23, 4:29 AM CDT	Special Marine Warning	MOB		91 min
Mar 23, 9:51 AM CDT	Small Craft Advisory	MOB		6 hr

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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.