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Tornado Warning 52, NWS Mobile, AL
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.
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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 30, 6:39 PM CDT | Tornado Watch | SPC | 9 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.
- 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
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.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 30, 7:52 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Choctaw | 53 min |
| Mar 30, 8:34 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MOB | Clarke, Wilcox | 26 min |
| Mar 30, 8:39 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Mobile, Washington | 51 min |
| Mar 30, 8:42 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Choctaw, Clarke, Washington | 63 min |
| Mar 30, 8:48 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MOB | Washington | 42 min |
| Mar 30, 8:59 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MOB | Choctaw, Clarke, Washington | 31 min |
| Mar 30, 9:25 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Baldwin, Clarke, Mobile, Washington | 65 min |
| Mar 30, 9:26 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MOB | Choctaw, Clarke | 22 min |
| Mar 30, 9:37 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Clarke, Monroe, Wilcox | 38 min |
| Mar 30, 9:46 PM CDT | Special Marine Warning | MOB | 119 min | |
| Mar 30, 9:48 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Baldwin, Clarke, Mobile, Monroe, Washington | 57 min |
| Mar 30, 9:53 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Baldwin, Escambia, Mobile, Washington | 52 min |
| Mar 30, 10:03 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MOB | Clarke, Washington | 15 min |
| Mar 30, 10:17 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Wilcox | 43 min |
| Mar 30, 10:24 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MOB | Mobile | 51 min |
| Mar 30, 10:31 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MOB | Mobile | 23 min |
| Mar 30, 10:36 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Baldwin, Clarke, Conecuh, Escambia, Monroe, Washington and 1 more | 54 min |
| Mar 30, 10:36 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MOB | Mobile | 39 min |
| Mar 30, 10:40 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Baldwin, Mobile | 50 min |
| Mar 30, 10:46 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MOB | Baldwin, Mobile | 44 min |
| Mar 30, 10:49 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Baldwin, Escambia, Mobile | 56 min |
| Mar 30, 11:04 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MOB | Baldwin, Mobile | 20 min |
| Mar 30, 11:12 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MOB | Baldwin | 48 min |
| Mar 30, 11:23 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Baldwin | 67 min |
| Mar 30, 11:26 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Baldwin, Butler, Conecuh, Crenshaw, Escambia, Monroe and 1 more | 64 min |
| Mar 30, 11:32 PM CDT | Special Marine Warning | MOB | 118 min | |
| Mar 30, 11:46 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Baldwin, Conecuh, Escambia | 44 min |
| Mar 30, 11:53 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MOB | Baldwin | 37 min |
| Mar 31, 12:16 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Baldwin | 59 min |
| Mar 31, 12:23 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Butler, Conecuh, Covington, Crenshaw, Escambia | 67 min |
| Mar 31, 12:52 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | MOB | 38 min | |
| Mar 31, 1:19 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | MOB | 116 min | |
| Mar 31, 1:29 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Butler, Covington, Crenshaw | 61 min |
| Mar 31, 1:43 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Covington | 47 min |
| Mar 31, 3:11 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | MOB | 49 min | |
| Mar 31, 3:12 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | MOB | 48 min | |
| Mar 31, 3:35 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | MOB | 40 min | |
| Mar 31, 3:59 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | MOB | 91 min | |
| Mar 31, 4:00 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | MOB | 30 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.