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Wind Advisory 5, NWS Mobile, AL
NWS Mobile, AL issued this wind advisory at Mar 11, 2022, 3:19 AM CST for 12 counties in Alabama; Escambia County, Okaloosa County, Santa Rosa County, Florida; 5 counties in Mississippi. It took effect at Mar 12, 2022, 12:00 AM CST. It was in force for 18 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Mar 11, 2022, 3:19 AM CST (09:19 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 12, 2022, 12:00 AM CST
- Expired
- Mar 12, 2022, 6:00 PM CST
- In force
- 18 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Mobile, AL
Counties Baldwin County, AL, Butler County, AL, Choctaw County, AL, Clarke County, AL, Conecuh County, AL, Covington County, AL, Crenshaw County, AL, Escambia County, AL, Mobile County, AL, Monroe County, AL, Washington County, AL, Wilcox County, AL, Escambia County, FL, Okaloosa County, FL, Santa Rosa County, FL, George County, MS, Greene County, MS, Perry County, MS, Stone County, MS, Wayne County, MS
The radar
The Mobile radar (KMOB), 83 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:22 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.
The nearest sounding before it
Slidell Radar S, LA (KSIL), launched 00:00Z, 9.3 hours before the alert went out and 223 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
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1406 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 42 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -94 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- -15 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
929 WWUS74 KMOB 110919 NPWMOB URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Mobile AL 319 AM CST Fri Mar 11 2022 ALZ051>060-261>266-FLZ201>206-MSZ067-075-076-078-079-111800- /O.NEW.KMOB.WI.Y.0005.220312T0600Z-220313T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KMOB.FZ.A.0001.220313T0300Z-220313T1400Z/ Choctaw-Washington-Clarke-Wilcox-Monroe-Conecuh-Butler-Crenshaw- Escambia-Covington-Mobile Inland-Baldwin Inland-Mobile Central- Baldwin Central-Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Inland- Escambia Coastal-Santa Rosa Inland-Santa Rosa Coastal- Okaloosa Inland-Okaloosa Coastal-Wayne-Perry-Greene-Stone-George- Including the cities of Butler, Lisman, Silas, Chatom, Millry, Grove Hill, Jackson, Thomasville, Camden, Pine Hill, Homewood, Monroeville, Evergreen, Greenville, Brantley, Luverne, Atmore, Brewton, Flomaton, Andalusia, Opp, Citronelle, Saraland, Stockton, Mobile, Prichard, Theodore, Bay Minette, Daphne, Fairhope, Foley, Spanish Fort, Bayou La Batre, Dauphin Island, Grand Bay, Fort Morgan, Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, Century, Molino, Walnut Hill, Beulah, Ensley, Fort Pickens, Pensacola, Pensacola Beach, Perdido Bay, Jay, Milton, Bagdad, Gulf Breeze, Navarre, Crestview, Destin, Eglin AFB, Fort Walton Beach, Niceville, Seminole, Valparaiso, Wright, Waynesboro, Beaumont, New Augusta, Richton, Leakesville, McLain, Wiggins, and Lucedale 319 AM CST Fri Mar 11 2022 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM CST SATURDAY... ...FREEZE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected. For the Freeze Watch, sub- freezing temperatures as low as 22 possible. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Alabama, northwest Florida and southeast Mississippi. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from midnight tonight to 6 PM CST Saturday. For the Freeze Watch, from Saturday evening through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above- ground pipes to protect them from freezing. && $$
5 follow-up statements
087 WWUS74 KMOB 111959 NPWMOB URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Mobile AL 159 PM CST Fri Mar 11 2022 ALZ051>060-261>266-FLZ201>206-MSZ067-075-076-078-079-120400- /O.UPG.KMOB.FZ.A.0001.220313T0300Z-220313T1400Z/ /O.NEW.KMOB.FZ.W.0002.220313T0300Z-220313T1400Z/ /O.CON.KMOB.WI.Y.0005.220312T0600Z-220313T0000Z/ Choctaw-Washington-Clarke-Wilcox-Monroe-Conecuh-Butler-Crenshaw- Escambia-Covington-Mobile Inland-Baldwin Inland-Mobile Central- Baldwin Central-Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Inland- Escambia Coastal-Santa Rosa Inland-Santa Rosa Coastal- Okaloosa Inland-Okaloosa Coastal-Wayne-Perry-Greene-Stone-George- Including the cities of Butler, Lisman, Silas, Chatom, Millry, Grove Hill, Jackson, Thomasville, Camden, Pine Hill, Homewood, Monroeville, Evergreen, Greenville, Brantley, Luverne, Atmore, Brewton, Flomaton, Andalusia, Opp, Citronelle, Saraland, Stockton, Mobile, Prichard, Theodore, Bay Minette, Daphne, Fairhope, Foley, Spanish Fort, Bayou La Batre, Dauphin Island, Grand Bay, Fort Morgan, Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, Century, Molino, Walnut Hill, Beulah, Ensley, Fort Pickens, Pensacola, Pensacola Beach, Perdido Bay, Jay, Milton, Bagdad, Gulf Breeze, Navarre, Crestview, Destin, Eglin AFB, Fort Walton Beach, Niceville, Seminole, Valparaiso, Wright, Waynesboro, Beaumont, New Augusta, Richton, Leakesville, McLain, Wiggins, and Lucedale 159 PM CST Fri Mar 11 2022 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM CST SATURDAY... ...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM CST SATURDAY TO 9 AM CDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures in the lower to mid 20s are expected along and north of the I-10 corridor and in the upper 20s to around 32 degrees near the immediate coast. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 30 mph with frequent gusts of 35 to 45 mph. Wind gusts up to near 50 mph will also be possible near the immediate coast. * WHERE...All of south central and southwest Alabama, northwest Florida and southeast Mississippi. * WHEN...For the Freeze Warning, from 9 PM CST Saturday to 9 AM CDT Sunday. For the Wind Advisory, from midnight tonight to 6 PM CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above- ground pipes to protect them from freezing. && $$
277 WWUS74 KMOB 120347 NPWMOB URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Mobile AL 947 PM CST Fri Mar 11 2022 ALZ051>060-261>266-FLZ201>206-MSZ067-075-076-078-079-121215- /O.CON.KMOB.FZ.W.0002.220313T0300Z-220313T1400Z/ /O.CON.KMOB.WI.Y.0005.220312T0600Z-220313T0000Z/ Choctaw-Washington-Clarke-Wilcox-Monroe-Conecuh-Butler-Crenshaw- Escambia-Covington-Mobile Inland-Baldwin Inland-Mobile Central- Baldwin Central-Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Inland- Escambia Coastal-Santa Rosa Inland-Santa Rosa Coastal- Okaloosa Inland-Okaloosa Coastal-Wayne-Perry-Greene-Stone-George- Including the cities of Butler, Lisman, Silas, Chatom, Millry, Grove Hill, Jackson, Thomasville, Camden, Pine Hill, Homewood, Monroeville, Evergreen, Greenville, Brantley, Luverne, Atmore, Brewton, Flomaton, Andalusia, Opp, Citronelle, Saraland, Stockton, Mobile, Prichard, Theodore, Bay Minette, Daphne, Fairhope, Foley, Spanish Fort, Bayou La Batre, Dauphin Island, Grand Bay, Fort Morgan, Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, Century, Molino, Walnut Hill, Beulah, Ensley, Fort Pickens, Pensacola, Pensacola Beach, Perdido Bay, Jay, Milton, Bagdad, Gulf Breeze, Navarre, Crestview, Destin, Eglin AFB, Fort Walton Beach, Niceville, Seminole, Valparaiso, Wright, Waynesboro, Beaumont, New Augusta, Richton, Leakesville, McLain, Wiggins, and Lucedale 947 PM CST Fri Mar 11 2022 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST SATURDAY... ...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM CST SATURDAY TO 9 AM CDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures in the lower to mid 20s are expected along and north of the I-10 corridor and in the upper 20s to around 32 degrees near the immediate coast. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 30 mph with frequent gusts of 35 to 45 mph expected. Wind gusts up to near 50 mph will also be possible near the immediate coast. * WHERE...All of south central and southwest Alabama, northwest Florida and southeast Mississippi. * WHEN...For the Freeze Warning, from 9 PM CST Saturday to 9 AM CDT Sunday. For the Wind Advisory, until 6 PM CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above- ground pipes to protect them from freezing. && $$
947 WWUS74 KMOB 121226 NPWMOB URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Mobile AL 626 AM CST Sat Mar 12 2022 ALZ051>060-261>266-FLZ201>206-MSZ067-075-076-078-079-122100- /O.CON.KMOB.FZ.W.0002.220313T0300Z-220313T1400Z/ /O.CON.KMOB.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-220313T0000Z/ Choctaw-Washington-Clarke-Wilcox-Monroe-Conecuh-Butler-Crenshaw- Escambia-Covington-Mobile Inland-Baldwin Inland-Mobile Central- Baldwin Central-Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Inland- Escambia Coastal-Santa Rosa Inland-Santa Rosa Coastal- Okaloosa Inland-Okaloosa Coastal-Wayne-Perry-Greene-Stone-George- Including the cities of Butler, Lisman, Silas, Chatom, Millry, Grove Hill, Jackson, Thomasville, Camden, Pine Hill, Homewood, Monroeville, Evergreen, Greenville, Brantley, Luverne, Atmore, Brewton, Flomaton, Andalusia, Opp, Citronelle, Saraland, Stockton, Mobile, Prichard, Theodore, Bay Minette, Daphne, Fairhope, Foley, Spanish Fort, Bayou La Batre, Dauphin Island, Grand Bay, Fort Morgan, Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, Century, Molino, Walnut Hill, Beulah, Ensley, Fort Pickens, Pensacola, Pensacola Beach, Perdido Bay, Jay, Milton, Bagdad, Gulf Breeze, Navarre, Crestview, Destin, Eglin AFB, Fort Walton Beach, Niceville, Seminole, Valparaiso, Wright, Waynesboro, Beaumont, New Augusta, Richton, Leakesville, McLain, Wiggins, and Lucedale 626 AM CST Sat Mar 12 2022 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM CST THIS EVENING TO 9 AM CDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures in the low to mid 20s long and north of the I-10 corridor and in the upper 20s to around 32 degrees near the immediate coast. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 30 mph with frequent gusts of 35 to 45 mph expected. Wind gusts up to near 50 mph will also be possible near the immediate coast. * WHERE...All of south central and southwest Alabama, northwest Florida and southeast Mississippi. * WHEN...For the Freeze Warning, from 9 PM CST this evening to 9 AM CDT Sunday. For the Wind Advisory, until 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above- ground pipes to protect them from freezing. && $$
274 WWUS74 KMOB 122112 NPWMOB URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Mobile AL 312 PM CST Sat Mar 12 2022 ALZ051>060-261>266-FLZ201>206-MSZ067-075-076-078-079-130600- /O.CON.KMOB.FZ.W.0002.220313T0300Z-220313T1400Z/ /O.CON.KMOB.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-220313T0000Z/ Choctaw-Washington-Clarke-Wilcox-Monroe-Conecuh-Butler-Crenshaw- Escambia-Covington-Mobile Inland-Baldwin Inland-Mobile Central- Baldwin Central-Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Inland- Escambia Coastal-Santa Rosa Inland-Santa Rosa Coastal- Okaloosa Inland-Okaloosa Coastal-Wayne-Perry-Greene-Stone-George- Including the cities of Butler, Lisman, Silas, Chatom, Millry, Grove Hill, Jackson, Thomasville, Camden, Pine Hill, Homewood, Monroeville, Evergreen, Greenville, Brantley, Luverne, Atmore, Brewton, Flomaton, Andalusia, Opp, Citronelle, Saraland, Stockton, Mobile, Prichard, Theodore, Bay Minette, Daphne, Fairhope, Foley, Spanish Fort, Bayou La Batre, Dauphin Island, Grand Bay, Fort Morgan, Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, Century, Molino, Walnut Hill, Beulah, Ensley, Fort Pickens, Pensacola, Pensacola Beach, Perdido Bay, Jay, Milton, Bagdad, Gulf Breeze, Navarre, Crestview, Destin, Eglin AFB, Fort Walton Beach, Niceville, Seminole, Valparaiso, Wright, Waynesboro, Beaumont, New Augusta, Richton, Leakesville, McLain, Wiggins, and Lucedale 312 PM CST Sat Mar 12 2022 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM CST THIS EVENING TO 9 AM CDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures in the lower to mid 20s along and north of the I-10 corridor and in the upper 20s to around 30 degrees near the immediate coast are expected. For the Wind Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts between 25-35 mph are expected. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Alabama, northwest Florida and southeast Mississippi. * WHEN...For the Freeze Warning, from 9 PM CST this evening to 9 AM CDT Sunday. For the Wind Advisory, until 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above- ground pipes to protect them from freezing. && $$
932 WWUS74 KMOB 130006 NPWMOB URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Mobile AL 606 PM CST Sat Mar 12 2022 ALZ051>060-261>266-FLZ201>206-MSZ067-075-076-078-079-130815- /O.EXP.KMOB.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-220313T0000Z/ /O.CON.KMOB.FZ.W.0002.220313T0300Z-220313T1400Z/ Choctaw-Washington-Clarke-Wilcox-Monroe-Conecuh-Butler-Crenshaw- Escambia-Covington-Mobile Inland-Baldwin Inland-Mobile Central- Baldwin Central-Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Inland- Escambia Coastal-Santa Rosa Inland-Santa Rosa Coastal- Okaloosa Inland-Okaloosa Coastal-Wayne-Perry-Greene-Stone-George- Including the cities of Butler, Lisman, Silas, Chatom, Millry, Grove Hill, Jackson, Thomasville, Camden, Pine Hill, Homewood, Monroeville, Evergreen, Greenville, Brantley, Luverne, Atmore, Brewton, Flomaton, Andalusia, Opp, Citronelle, Saraland, Stockton, Mobile, Prichard, Theodore, Bay Minette, Daphne, Fairhope, Foley, Spanish Fort, Bayou La Batre, Dauphin Island, Grand Bay, Fort Morgan, Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, Century, Molino, Walnut Hill, Beulah, Ensley, Fort Pickens, Pensacola, Pensacola Beach, Perdido Bay, Jay, Milton, Bagdad, Gulf Breeze, Navarre, Crestview, Destin, Eglin AFB, Fort Walton Beach, Niceville, Seminole, Valparaiso, Wright, Waynesboro, Beaumont, New Augusta, Richton, Leakesville, McLain, Wiggins, and Lucedale 606 PM CST Sat Mar 12 2022 ...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CDT SUNDAY... ...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 22 expected. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Alabama, northwest Florida and southeast Mississippi. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above- ground pipes to protect them from freezing. && $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Mobile, AL issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 11, 12:50 AM CST | Special Marine Warning | MOB | 85 min | |
| Mar 11, 3:19 AM CST | Freeze Watch | MOB | Baldwin, Butler, Choctaw, Clarke, Conecuh, Covington and 6 more | 11 hr |
| Mar 11, 3:19 AM CST | Gale Warning | MOB | 36 hr | |
| Mar 11, 4:03 AM CST | Marine Dense Fog Advisory | MOB | 5 hr | |
| Mar 11, 1:59 PM CST | Freeze Warning | MOB | Baldwin, Butler, Choctaw, Clarke, Conecuh, Covington and 6 more | 42 hr |
| Mar 11, 3:40 PM CST | Marine Dense Fog Advisory | MOB | 8 hr | |
| Mar 11, 4:12 AM CST | High Surf Advisory | MOB | Escambia, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa | 27 hr |
Nearby
Wind Advisories in Alabama, 2022Wind Advisories in Mississippi, 2022Wind Advisories in Florida, 2022Every wind advisory in 2022
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.