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Tornado Warning 99, NWS Mobile, AL

November 30, 2022Greene County, Mississippi; Washington County, Alabama

NWS Mobile, AL issued this tornado warning at Nov 30, 2022, 2:31 AM CST for Greene County, Mississippi; Washington County, Alabama. It was in force for 44 min. 8 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: Nov 30, 2022, 2:31 AM CST (08:31 UTC)
Expired: Nov 30, 2022, 3:15 AM CST
In force: 44 min
Issued by: NWS Mobile, AL
Area: Storm-based polygon
Tornado: Radar indicated
Hail: 1.0 in

Counties Washington County, AL, Greene County, MS

The radar

The Mobile radar (KMOB), 73 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:35 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
Nov 30, 2:32 AM CST	TORNADO	Fruitdale, AL	DEBRIS SIGNATURE NOTED ON RADAR. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PRELIMINARILY REPORTS MAJOR DAMAGE IN THE FRUITDALE COMMUNITY. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
Nov 30, 2:34 AM CST	TORNADO	1 Nne Fruitdale, AL	TREES AND POWERLINES DOWN ALONG WITH STRUCTURAL DAMAGE.
Nov 30, 2:43 AM CST	TSTM WND DMG	5 Sw Chatom, AL	DAMAGE TO HOMES TO HOMES ALONG SAWMILL ROAD NORTHWEST OF TIBBIE. THIS MAY HAVE OCCURRED WITH A SATELLITE TORNADO TO THE NORTH OF THE PRIMARY TORNADIC CIRCULATION.
Nov 30, 2:47 AM CST	TORNADO	1 N Tibbie, AL	TREES DOWN ALONG HIGHWAY 17 IN TIBBIE.
Nov 30, 2:48 AM CST	TORNADO	1 N Tibbie, AL	TREES AND POWERLINES DOWN ALONG TOOMEY POND ROAD.
Nov 30, 2:48 AM CST	TORNADO	2 Ene Tibbie, AL	HEAVY DAMAGE TO HOMES ALONG LEO ROAD IN TIBBIE.
Nov 30, 2:48 AM CST	TORNADO	2 Ene Tibbie, AL	HOUSES WITH MAJOR DAMAGE ALONG BOYD WILLIE PARNELL ROAD.
Nov 30, 2:53 AM CST	TORNADO	5 Nne Seaboard, AL	TREES DOWN ALONG ABB ROAD.

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
Nov 29, 10:52 PM CST	Tornado Watch	SPC	7 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Slidell Radar S, LA (KSIL), launched 00:00Z, 8.5 hours before the alert went out and 191 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: 1788 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN: -2 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL: 520 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear: 46 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity: 167 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity: 212 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter: 1.7
Supercell composite: 7.2

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The text

As transmitted.

587 
WFUS54 KMOB 300831
TORMOB
ALC129-MSC041-300915-
/O.NEW.KMOB.TO.W.0099.221130T0831Z-221130T0915Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Mobile AL
231 AM CST Wed Nov 30 2022

The National Weather Service in Mobile has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Central Washington County in southwestern Alabama...
  Northeastern Greene County in southeastern Mississippi...

* Until 315 AM CST.
    
* At 231 AM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located near Fruitdale, or 14 miles northeast of Leakesville,
  moving east at 35 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...
  Fruitdale around 240 AM CST.
  Tibbie around 255 AM CST.
  Wagarville and McIntosh around 315 AM CST.

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 3138 8851 3148 8794 3132 8795 3131 8796
      3127 8796 3127 8797 3126 8798 3129 8851
TIME...MOT...LOC 0831Z 266DEG 29KT 3134 8847 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$

MM

7 follow-up statements

285 
WWUS54 KMOB 300833
SVSMOB

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
233 AM CST Wed Nov 30 2022

MSC041-300843-
/O.CAN.KMOB.TO.W.0099.000000T0000Z-221130T0915Z/
Greene MS-
233 AM CST Wed Nov 30 2022

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN GREENE 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 600 AM CST for southwestern
Alabama...and southeastern Mississippi.

LAT...LON 3148 8794 3132 8795 3131 8796 3127 8796
      3127 8797 3126 8798 3130 8844 3138 8845
TIME...MOT...LOC 0833Z 265DEG 31KT 3134 8843 

$$

ALC129-300915-
/O.CON.KMOB.TO.W.0099.000000T0000Z-221130T0915Z/
Washington AL-
233 AM CST Wed Nov 30 2022

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 315 AM CST FOR CENTRAL
WASHINGTON COUNTY...
        
At 233 AM CST, a confirmed tornado was located over Fruitdale, or 13
miles southwest of Chatom, moving east at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado and quarter size hail.

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...
  Tibbie around 250 AM CST.
  McIntosh around 310 AM CST.
  Wagarville around 315 AM CST.

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 3148 8794 3132 8795 3131 8796 3127 8796
      3127 8797 3126 8798 3130 8844 3138 8845
TIME...MOT...LOC 0833Z 265DEG 31KT 3134 8843 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$

MM

839 
WWUS54 KMOB 300838 CCA
SVSMOB

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
238 AM CST Wed Nov 30 2022

MSC041-300843-
/O.COR.KMOB.TO.W.0099.000000T0000Z-221130T0915Z/
Greene MS-
238 AM CST Wed Nov 30 2022

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

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 600 AM CST for southwestern
Alabama...and southeastern Mississippi.

LAT...LON 3148 8794 3132 8795 3131 8796 3127 8796
      3127 8797 3126 8798 3130 8844 3138 8845
TIME...MOT...LOC 0833Z 262DEG 43KT 3134 8843 

$$

ALC129-300915-
/O.COR.KMOB.TO.W.0099.000000T0000Z-221130T0915Z/
Washington AL-
238 AM CST Wed Nov 30 2022

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 315 AM CST FOR CENTRAL
WASHINGTON COUNTY...
        
At 237 AM CST, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located over Fruitdale, or 10 miles southwest of Chatom, moving east
at 50 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.

IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may 
         be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes 
         will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes, 
         businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction 
         is possible.

The tornado will be near...
  Tibbie around 245 AM CST.
  Wagarville around 305 AM CST.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, 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 3148 8794 3132 8795 3131 8796 3127 8796
      3127 8797 3126 8798 3130 8844 3138 8845
TIME...MOT...LOC 0833Z 262DEG 43KT 3134 8843 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$

MM

439 
WWUS54 KMOB 300843
SVSMOB

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
243 AM CST Wed Nov 30 2022

ALC129-300915-
/O.CON.KMOB.TO.W.0099.000000T0000Z-221130T0915Z/
Washington AL-
243 AM CST Wed Nov 30 2022

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 315 AM CST FOR CENTRAL
WASHINGTON COUNTY...
        
At 243 AM CST, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located over Tibbie, or 7 miles south of Chatom, moving east at 40
mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.

IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may 
         be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes 
         will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes, 
         businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction 
         is possible.

The tornado will be near...
  Wagarville around 305 AM CST.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, 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 3132 8795 3131 8796 3127 8796 3127 8797
      3126 8798 3133 8833 3139 8834 3148 8794
TIME...MOT...LOC 0843Z 258DEG 36KT 3137 8830 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$

MM

150 
WWUS54 KMOB 300849
SVSMOB

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
249 AM CST Wed Nov 30 2022

ALC129-300915-
/O.CON.KMOB.TO.W.0099.000000T0000Z-221130T0915Z/
Washington AL-
249 AM CST Wed Nov 30 2022

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 315 AM CST FOR EAST
CENTRAL WASHINGTON COUNTY...
        
At 249 AM CST, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located over Tibbie, or 6 miles south of Chatom, moving east at 40
mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.

IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may 
         be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes 
         will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes, 
         businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction 
         is possible.

The tornado will be near...
  Wagarville around 310 AM CST.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, 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 3132 8795 3132 8800 3135 8826 3141 8827
      3148 8794
TIME...MOT...LOC 0849Z 268DEG 36KT 3137 8828 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$

MM

830 
WWUS54 KMOB 300854 RRA
SVSMOB

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
254 AM CST Wed Nov 30 2022

ALC129-300915-
/O.CON.KMOB.TO.W.0099.000000T0000Z-221130T0915Z/
Washington AL-
254 AM CST Wed Nov 30 2022

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 315 AM CST FOR EAST
CENTRAL WASHINGTON COUNTY...
        
At 254 AM CST, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Tibbie, or 7 miles southeast of Chatom, moving east at
35 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.

IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may 
         be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes 
         will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes, 
         businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction 
         is possible.

The tornado will be near...
  Wagarville around 310 AM CST.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, 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 3132 8795 3132 8800 3135 8821 3140 8821
      3146 8794
TIME...MOT...LOC 0854Z 271DEG 30KT 3137 8819 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$

MM

419 
WWUS54 KMOB 300900
SVSMOB

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
300 AM CST Wed Nov 30 2022

ALC129-300915-
/O.CON.KMOB.TO.W.0099.000000T0000Z-221130T0915Z/
Washington AL-
300 AM CST Wed Nov 30 2022

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 315 AM CST FOR EAST
CENTRAL WASHINGTON COUNTY...
        
At 300 AM CST, a confirmed tornado was located 4 miles east of
Tibbie, or 8 miles southeast of Chatom, moving east at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado and quarter size hail.

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 tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
east central Washington County.

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 3132 8795 3132 8800 3134 8816 3139 8816
      3143 8794
TIME...MOT...LOC 0900Z 279DEG 25KT 3137 8817 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$

MM

945 
WWUS54 KMOB 300907
SVSMOB

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
307 AM CST Wed Nov 30 2022

ALC129-300915-
/O.CON.KMOB.TO.W.0099.000000T0000Z-221130T0915Z/
Washington AL-
307 AM CST Wed Nov 30 2022

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 315 AM CST FOR EAST
CENTRAL WASHINGTON COUNTY...
    
At 306 AM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 4 miles southwest of Wagarville, or 12 miles southeast of
Chatom, moving east at 30 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 tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
east central Washington 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.

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

&&

LAT...LON 3132 8795 3132 8800 3133 8807 3140 8808
      3143 8794
TIME...MOT...LOC 0906Z 263DEG 27KT 3138 8807 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$

MM

The office that day

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

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Nov 29, 11:25 PM CST	Tornado Warning	MOB	Wayne	50 min
Nov 29, 11:50 PM CST	Tornado Warning	MOB	Wayne	40 min
Nov 30, 1:20 AM CST	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	MOB	Perry	40 min
Nov 30, 1:48 AM CST	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	MOB	Greene, Perry, Wayne	42 min
Nov 30, 2:02 AM CST	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	MOB	Greene, Perry, Wayne	43 min
Nov 30, 2:11 AM CST	Areal Flood Advisory	MOB	Greene, Perry, Wayne	3 hr
Nov 30, 2:23 AM CST	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	MOB	Greene, Wayne	52 min
Nov 30, 3:04 AM CST	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	MOB	Greene, Perry, Wayne	56 min
Nov 30, 3:35 AM CST	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	MOB	George, Perry, Stone	40 min
Nov 30, 4:15 AM CST	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	MOB	George, Stone	45 min
Nov 30, 4:21 AM CST	Areal Flood Advisory	MOB	George, Stone	3 hr
Nov 30, 4:47 AM CST	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	MOB	George	43 min
Nov 29, 7:54 PM CST	Tornado Warning	MOB	Choctaw	36 min
Nov 30, 12:16 AM CST	Tornado Warning	MOB	Choctaw, Clarke	44 min
Nov 30, 1:25 AM CST	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	MOB	Wilcox	32 min
Nov 30, 3:05 AM CST	Areal Flood Advisory	MOB	Washington	3 hr
Nov 30, 3:18 AM CST	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	MOB	Clarke, Conecuh, Monroe, Washington	42 min
Nov 30, 3:40 AM CST	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	MOB	Butler, Clarke, Conecuh, Covington, Escambia, Monroe	65 min
Nov 30, 3:58 AM CST	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	MOB	Baldwin, Clarke, Escambia, Mobile, Monroe, Washington	62 min
Nov 30, 4:37 AM CST	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	MOB	Baldwin, Butler, Conecuh, Covington, Crenshaw, Escambia and 1 more	53 min
Nov 30, 5:00 AM CST	Special Marine Warning	MOB		60 min
Nov 30, 5:04 AM CST	Tornado Warning	MOB	Baldwin, Mobile	26 min
Nov 30, 5:13 AM CST	Tornado Warning	MOB	Baldwin, Mobile	32 min
Nov 30, 5:26 AM CST	Severe Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threat	MOB	Baldwin, Escambia	49 min
Nov 30, 5:38 AM CST	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	MOB	Baldwin	52 min
Nov 30, 5:46 AM CST	Special Weather Statement	MOB	Covington	59 min
Nov 30, 5:52 AM CST	Areal Flood Advisory	MOB	Mobile	3 hr
Nov 30, 6:00 AM CST	Special Marine Warning	MOB		2 hr
Nov 30, 6:01 AM CST	Special Marine Warning	MOB		119 min
Nov 30, 6:43 AM CST	Special Marine Warning	MOB		2 hr
Nov 30, 7:08 AM CST	Special Marine Warning	MOB		97 min
Nov 30, 8:02 AM CST	Special Marine Warning	MOB		118 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.