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Tornado Warning 86, NWS Mobile, AL

October 29, 2022Mobile County, Alabama

NWS Mobile, AL issued this tornado warning at Oct 29, 2022, 6:18 PM CDT for Mobile County, Alabama. It was in force for 42 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
Oct 29, 2022, 6:18 PM CDT (23:18 UTC)
Expired
Oct 29, 2022, 7:00 PM CDT
In force
42 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 23:23 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
Oct 29, 6:40 PM CDTTORNADO1 W I10 And Mcdonald Rd, ALTORNADO LIKELY BEGAN IN A FIELD TO THE SOUTHWEST THE PECAN TERRACE SUBDIVISION AND MOVED NORTH-NORTHEAST AS IT CROSSED OLD PASCAGOULA RD. THE DAMAGE WAS PREDOMINANTLY CONFINED TO TREES AND FENCES AS THE TORNADO MOVED TOWARD DEP BUSBY RD. THE TORNADO THEN MOVED
Oct 29, 6:57 PM CDTTORNADO1 Wnw I65 And Moffett R, ALA WEAK EF-0 TORNADO WITH PEAK WINDS OF 75MPH LIKELY BEGAN IN PINE GROVE ALONG THREEMILE CREEK AND QUICKLY MOVED NORTH ACROSS MOFFETT ROAD WHERE A TORNADO DEBRIS SIGNATURE BECAME APPARENT ON RADAR. THIS TORNADO CONTINUED ALONG PINE GROVE AVENUE WHERE A COUPLE O
Oct 29, 7:09 PM CDTTORNADO1 Nnw University Of Sou, ALTORNADO BEGAN ALONG LUCERNE DRIVE AND MOVED NORTH-NORTHEAST AS IT CROSSED OVERLOOK ROAD. THE DAMAGE ALONG LUCERNE DRIVE WAS PREDOMINANTLY CONFINED TO TREES AND FENCES AS THE TORNADO MOVED TOWARD DONHAM DRIVE. THE TORNADO THEN CROSSED HOWELLS FERRY ROAD AND MOV

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.

IssuedProductOfficeLasted
Oct 29, 3:45 PM CDTTornado WatchSPC8 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Slidell Radar S, LA (KSIL), launched 12:00Z, 11.3 hours before the alert went out and 161 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 12:00Z on 2022-10-29Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 27 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 12:00Z on 2022-10-29The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 218 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 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
27 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-92 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
756 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
35 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
218 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
239 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.3

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The text

As transmitted.

479 
WFUS54 KMOB 292318
TORMOB
ALC097-300000-
/O.NEW.KMOB.TO.W.0086.221029T2318Z-221030T0000Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Mobile AL
618 PM CDT Sat Oct 29 2022

The National Weather Service in Mobile has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Central Mobile County in southwestern Alabama...

* Until 700 PM CDT.
    
* At 617 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located 4 miles north of Bayou La Batre, moving north 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...
  Theodore around 630 PM CDT.
  Tillmans Corner around 635 PM CDT.
  I10 And I65 and Mobile Regional Airport around 645 PM CDT.
  Midtown Mobile around 650 PM CDT.
  Downtown Mobile around 655 PM CDT.
  Prichard, Chickasaw and I65 And I165 around 700 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 3039 8836 3081 8826 3079 8797 3078 8801
      3077 8802 3076 8802 3078 8800 3076 8798
      3075 8799 3074 8801 3072 8801 3038 8820
TIME...MOT...LOC 2317Z 201DEG 25KT 3047 8824 

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

$$

MM
5 follow-up statements
705 
WWUS54 KMOB 292319
SVSMOB

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
619 PM CDT Sat Oct 29 2022

ALC097-300000-
/O.CON.KMOB.TO.W.0086.000000T0000Z-221030T0000Z/
Mobile AL-
619 PM CDT Sat Oct 29 2022

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 700 PM CDT FOR CENTRAL
MOBILE COUNTY...
        
At 619 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located 4 miles south of
Mobile Regional Airport, or 5 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 and I10 And I65 around 630 PM CDT.
  Midtown Mobile around 640 PM CDT.
  Semmes around 645 PM CDT.
  Prichard and I65 And I165 around 650 PM CDT.
  Chickasaw around 655 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.

&&

LAT...LON 3039 8836 3081 8826 3079 8797 3079 8799
      3077 8802 3076 8802 3078 8800 3076 8799
      3074 8801 3072 8801 3038 8820
TIME...MOT...LOC 2319Z 206DEG 21KT 3061 8826 

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

$$

MM
823 
WWUS54 KMOB 292330
SVSMOB

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
630 PM CDT Sat Oct 29 2022

ALC097-300000-
/O.CON.KMOB.TO.W.0086.000000T0000Z-221030T0000Z/
Mobile AL-
630 PM CDT Sat Oct 29 2022

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 700 PM CDT FOR CENTRAL
MOBILE COUNTY...
        
At 630 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located over Theodore, moving
north at 35 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...
  Tillmans Corner around 635 PM CDT.
  I10 And I65 around 640 PM CDT.
  Midtown Mobile and Mobile Regional Airport around 645 PM CDT.
  Downtown Mobile around 650 PM CDT.
  Prichard, Chickasaw, Semmes and I65 And I165 around 655 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.

&&

LAT...LON 3049 8833 3081 8826 3079 8799 3079 8801
      3078 8802 3076 8802 3078 8800 3076 8799
      3074 8801 3072 8801 3047 8815
TIME...MOT...LOC 2330Z 188DEG 30KT 3056 8821 

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

$$

MM
952 
WWUS54 KMOB 292339
SVSMOB

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
639 PM CDT Sat Oct 29 2022

ALC097-300000-
/O.CON.KMOB.TO.W.0086.000000T0000Z-221030T0000Z/
Mobile AL-
639 PM CDT Sat Oct 29 2022

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 700 PM CDT FOR CENTRAL
MOBILE COUNTY...
        
At 639 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Tillmans Corner,
moving north at 20 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...
  I10 And I65 around 650 PM CDT.
  Midtown Mobile and Mobile Regional Airport around 700 PM CDT.
  Semmes and I65 And I165 around 715 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.

&&

LAT...LON 3050 8833 3081 8826 3079 8801 3078 8802
      3076 8802 3078 8800 3076 8799 3074 8801
      3072 8801 3050 8819
TIME...MOT...LOC 2339Z 182DEG 19KT 3058 8822 

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

$$

MM
431 
WWUS54 KMOB 292343
SVSMOB

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
643 PM CDT Sat Oct 29 2022

ALC097-300000-
/O.CON.KMOB.TO.W.0086.000000T0000Z-221030T0000Z/
Mobile AL-
643 PM CDT Sat Oct 29 2022

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 700 PM CDT FOR CENTRAL
MOBILE COUNTY...
        
At 642 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located 4 miles west of 
Theodore, moving northeast at 25 mph. Another confirmed tornado was 
located near Tillmans Corner, moving north at 20 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...
  Tillmans Corner around 655 PM CDT.
  Mobile Regional Airport and I10 And I65 around 700 PM CDT.
  Midtown Mobile around 710 PM CDT.
  Downtown Mobile and Semmes around 715 PM CDT.
  Prichard, Chickasaw and I65 And I165 around 720 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.

&&

LAT...LON 3050 8833 3081 8826 3079 8801 3078 8802
      3076 8802 3078 8800 3076 8799 3074 8801
      3072 8801 3050 8819
TIME...MOT...LOC 2342Z 202DEG 23KT 3055 8826 

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

$$

MM
155 
WWUS54 KMOB 292350
SVSMOB

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
650 PM CDT Sat Oct 29 2022

ALC097-300000-
/O.CON.KMOB.TO.W.0086.000000T0000Z-221030T0000Z/
Mobile AL-
650 PM CDT Sat Oct 29 2022

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 700 PM CDT FOR CENTRAL
MOBILE COUNTY...
        
At 650 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located 5 miles west of
Tillmans Corner, moving north at 35 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...
  Midtown Mobile and Mobile Regional Airport around 700 PM CDT.
  Semmes and I65 And I165 around 710 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.

&&

LAT...LON 3059 8829 3076 8827 3078 8826 3076 8801
      3075 8802 3076 8802 3075 8803 3058 8823
TIME...MOT...LOC 2350Z 190DEG 32KT 3061 8825 

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

$$

MM

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Oct 29, 9:09 AM CDTSpecial Marine WarningMOB66 min
Oct 29, 3:00 PM CDTSpecial Marine WarningMOB90 min
Oct 29, 3:33 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMOBMobile42 min
Oct 29, 4:42 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMOBMobile48 min
Oct 29, 5:00 PM CDTTornado WarningMOBMobile32 min
Oct 29, 5:14 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMOBMobile46 min
Oct 29, 5:16 PM CDTTornado Warning Tornado observedMOBBaldwin29 min
Oct 29, 5:19 PM CDTSpecial Marine WarningMOB56 min
Oct 29, 5:20 PM CDTSpecial Marine WarningMOB115 min
Oct 29, 5:24 PM CDTTornado WarningMOBMobile20 min
Oct 29, 5:37 PM CDTTornado WarningMOBBaldwin38 min
Oct 29, 6:05 PM CDTTornado Warning Tornado observedMOBBaldwin, Mobile10 min
Oct 29, 6:51 PM CDTTornado WarningMOBBaldwin39 min
Oct 29, 6:54 PM CDTTornado Warning Tornado observedMOBMobile51 min
Oct 29, 6:59 PM CDTSpecial Marine WarningMOB91 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.