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Tornado Warning 52, NWS Mobile, AL

March 30, 2022Butler County, Monroe County, Wilcox County, Alabama

NWS Mobile, AL issued this tornado warning at Mar 30, 2022, 11:18 PM CDT for Butler County, Monroe County, Wilcox County, Alabama. It was in force for 28 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 30, 2022, 11:18 PM CDT (04:18 UTC)
Expired
Mar 30, 2022, 11:46 PM CDT
In force
28 min
Issued by
NWS Mobile, AL
Area
Storm-based polygon
Tornado
Radar indicated
Hail
0.75 in

Counties Butler County, AL, Monroe County, AL, Wilcox County, AL

The radar

The Maxwell AFB radar (KMXX), 126 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 04:21 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.

IssuedProductOfficeLasted
Mar 30, 6:39 PM CDTTornado WatchSPC9 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Birmingham, AL (KBMX), launched 00:00Z, 4.3 hours before the alert went out and 139 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, Birmingham, AL at 00:00Z on 2022-03-31Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 4 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, Birmingham, AL at 00:00Z on 2022-03-31The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 192 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
4 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-65 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1794 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
59 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
192 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
449 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

088 
WFUS54 KMOB 310418
TORMOB
ALC013-099-131-310500-
/O.NEW.KMOB.TO.W.0052.220331T0418Z-220331T0500Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1118 PM CDT Wed Mar 30 2022

The National Weather Service in Mobile has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Northwestern Butler County in south central Alabama...
  Northeastern Monroe County in south central Alabama...
  Southeastern Wilcox County in south central Alabama...

* Until midnight CDT.
    
* At 1118 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
  tornado was located 5 miles west of Pine Apple, or 16 miles
  southeast of Camden, 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...
  Pine Apple around 1125 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 3196 8686 3196 8668 3173 8707 3187 8720
      3205 8699 3205 8686
TIME...MOT...LOC 0418Z 229DEG 36KT 3185 8707 

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

$$
3 follow-up statements
309 
WWUS54 KMOB 310431
SVSMOB

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1131 PM CDT Wed Mar 30 2022

ALC099-310441-
/O.CAN.KMOB.TO.W.0052.000000T0000Z-220331T0500Z/
Monroe AL-
1131 PM CDT Wed Mar 30 2022

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN MONROE COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
    
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out 
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 400 AM CDT for south central
Alabama.

LAT...LON 3196 8686 3196 8668 3183 8690 3183 8693
      3194 8710 3205 8699 3205 8686
TIME...MOT...LOC 0431Z 229DEG 36KT 3194 8695 

$$

ALC013-131-310500-
/O.CON.KMOB.TO.W.0052.000000T0000Z-220331T0500Z/
Butler AL-Wilcox AL-
1131 PM CDT Wed Mar 30 2022

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN BUTLER AND SOUTHEASTERN WILCOX COUNTIES...
    
At 1131 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 5 miles northeast of Pine Apple, or 20 miles east of
Camden, 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 tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
northwestern Butler and southeastern Wilcox Counties.

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 3196 8686 3196 8668 3183 8690 3183 8693
      3194 8710 3205 8699 3205 8686
TIME...MOT...LOC 0431Z 229DEG 36KT 3194 8695 

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

$$
061 
WWUS54 KMOB 310442
SVSMOB

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1142 PM CDT Wed Mar 30 2022

ALC131-310452-
/O.CAN.KMOB.TO.W.0052.000000T0000Z-220331T0500Z/
Wilcox AL-
1142 PM CDT Wed Mar 30 2022

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN WILCOX COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
    
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out 
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 400 AM CDT for south central
Alabama.

LAT...LON 3196 8668 3183 8690 3183 8691 3196 8691
TIME...MOT...LOC 0442Z 241DEG 31KT 3193 8682 

$$

ALC013-310500-
/O.CON.KMOB.TO.W.0052.000000T0000Z-220331T0500Z/
Butler AL-
1142 PM CDT Wed Mar 30 2022

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN BUTLER COUNTY...
    
At 1142 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 10 miles east of Pine Apple, or 13 miles northwest of
Greenville, moving northeast at 35 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 tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
northwestern Butler County.

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 3196 8668 3183 8690 3183 8691 3196 8691
TIME...MOT...LOC 0442Z 241DEG 31KT 3193 8682 

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

$$
522 
WWUS54 KMOB 310446
SVSMOB

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1146 PM CDT Wed Mar 30 2022

ALC013-310456-
/O.CAN.KMOB.TO.W.0052.000000T0000Z-220331T0500Z/
Butler AL-
1146 PM CDT Wed Mar 30 2022

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHWESTERN BUTLER COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
        
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 400 AM CDT for south central
Alabama.

LAT...LON 3196 8668 3183 8690 3183 8691 3196 8691
TIME...MOT...LOC 0445Z 229DEG 36KT 3196 8678 

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Mobile, AL issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 30, 7:52 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMOBChoctaw53 min
Mar 30, 8:34 PM CDTTornado WarningMOBClarke, Wilcox26 min
Mar 30, 8:39 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatMOBMobile, Washington51 min
Mar 30, 8:42 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatMOBChoctaw, Clarke, Washington63 min
Mar 30, 8:48 PM CDTTornado WarningMOBWashington42 min
Mar 30, 8:59 PM CDTTornado WarningMOBChoctaw, Clarke, Washington31 min
Mar 30, 9:25 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Destructive damage threatMOBBaldwin, Clarke, Mobile, Washington65 min
Mar 30, 9:26 PM CDTTornado WarningMOBChoctaw, Clarke22 min
Mar 30, 9:37 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatMOBClarke, Monroe, Wilcox38 min
Mar 30, 9:46 PM CDTSpecial Marine WarningMOB119 min
Mar 30, 9:48 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Destructive damage threatMOBBaldwin, Clarke, Mobile, Monroe, Washington57 min
Mar 30, 9:53 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Destructive damage threatMOBBaldwin, Escambia, Mobile, Washington52 min
Mar 30, 10:03 PM CDTTornado WarningMOBClarke, Washington15 min
Mar 30, 10:17 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatMOBWilcox43 min
Mar 30, 10:24 PM CDTTornado WarningMOBMobile51 min
Mar 30, 10:31 PM CDTTornado Warning Tornado observedMOBMobile23 min
Mar 30, 10:36 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatMOBBaldwin, Clarke, Conecuh, Escambia, Monroe, Washington and 1 more54 min
Mar 30, 10:36 PM CDTTornado WarningMOBMobile39 min
Mar 30, 10:40 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatMOBBaldwin, Mobile50 min
Mar 30, 10:46 PM CDTTornado WarningMOBBaldwin, Mobile44 min
Mar 30, 10:49 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatMOBBaldwin, Escambia, Mobile56 min
Mar 30, 11:04 PM CDTTornado Warning Tornado observedMOBBaldwin, Mobile20 min
Mar 30, 11:12 PM CDTTornado WarningMOBBaldwin48 min
Mar 30, 11:23 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatMOBBaldwin67 min
Mar 30, 11:26 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMOBBaldwin, Butler, Conecuh, Crenshaw, Escambia, Monroe and 1 more64 min
Mar 30, 11:32 PM CDTSpecial Marine WarningMOB118 min
Mar 30, 11:46 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatMOBBaldwin, Conecuh, Escambia44 min
Mar 30, 11:53 PM CDTTornado WarningMOBBaldwin37 min
Mar 31, 12:16 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatMOBBaldwin59 min
Mar 31, 12:23 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMOBButler, Conecuh, Covington, Crenshaw, Escambia67 min
Mar 31, 12:52 AM CDTSpecial Marine WarningMOB38 min
Mar 31, 1:19 AM CDTSpecial Marine WarningMOB116 min
Mar 31, 1:29 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMOBButler, Covington, Crenshaw61 min
Mar 31, 1:43 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Destructive damage threatMOBCovington47 min
Mar 31, 3:11 AM CDTSpecial Marine WarningMOB49 min
Mar 31, 3:12 AM CDTSpecial Marine WarningMOB48 min
Mar 31, 3:35 AM CDTSpecial Marine WarningMOB40 min
Mar 31, 3:59 AM CDTSpecial Marine WarningMOB91 min
Mar 31, 4:00 AM CDTSpecial Marine WarningMOB30 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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.