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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 106, NWS Mobile, AL

May 17, 2023George County, Mississippi

NWS Mobile, AL issued this severe thunderstorm warning at May 17, 2023, 3:24 PM CDT for George County, Mississippi. It was in force for 25 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: May 17, 2023, 3:24 PM CDT (20:24 UTC)
Expired: May 17, 2023, 3:49 PM CDT
In force: 25 min
Issued by: NWS Mobile, AL
Area: Storm-based polygon
Hail: 1.0 in
Wind: 60.0 mph

County George County, MS

The radar

The Mobile radar (KMOB), 43 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:27 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.

Did it verify

Not verified. The Iowa Environmental Mesonet's Cow found no qualifying storm report inside this severe thunderstorm warning while it was in force. That is not proof nothing happened: reports are thin where few people live.

Cow counts a report within 15 km of the polygon while the warning was in force: a tornado for a tornado warning; hail of 1 inch or more, a gust of 58 mph or more or wind damage for a severe thunderstorm warning; a flash flood report for a flash flood warning.

The nearest sounding before it

Slidell Radar S, LA (KSIL), launched 12:00Z, 8.4 hours before the alert went out and 126 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: 1999 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN: -16 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL: 711 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear: 13 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity: 5 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity: 16 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter: 0.0
Supercell composite: 0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

487 
WUUS54 KMOB 172024
SVRMOB
MSC039-172100-
/O.NEW.KMOB.SV.W.0106.230517T2024Z-230517T2100Z/

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Mobile AL
324 PM CDT Wed May 17 2023

The National Weather Service in Mobile has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
  George County in southeastern Mississippi...

* Until 400 PM CDT.

* At 324 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Lucedale,
  moving east at 45 mph.

  HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated.

  IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage 
           to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
  Lucedale.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

Large hail and damaging winds and continuous cloud to ground
lightning is occurring with this storm. Move indoors immediately.
Lightning is one of nature's leading killers. Remember, if you can
hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.

&&

LAT...LON 3100 8878 3100 8843 3074 8841 3074 8843
      3086 8884
TIME...MOT...LOC 2024Z 287DEG 39KT 3090 8864 

HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH

$$

JEH

2 follow-up statements

967 
WWUS54 KMOB 172032
SVSMOB

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
332 PM CDT Wed May 17 2023

MSC039-172100-
/O.CON.KMOB.SV.W.0106.000000T0000Z-230517T2100Z/
George MS-
332 PM CDT Wed May 17 2023

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 400 PM CDT
FOR NORTHEASTERN GEORGE COUNTY...

At 332 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Lucedale,
moving southeast at 35 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to 
         roofs, siding, and trees.

Locations impacted include...
Lucedale.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

Continuous cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Move indoors immediately. Lightning is one of nature's leading
killers. Remember, if you can hear thunder, you are close enough to
be struck by lightning.

Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

&&

LAT...LON 3100 8869 3100 8843 3078 8841 3084 8860
      3090 8873
TIME...MOT...LOC 2032Z 294DEG 32KT 3090 8859 

HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH

$$

JEH

997 
WWUS54 KMOB 172049
SVSMOB

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
349 PM CDT Wed May 17 2023

MSC039-172059-
/O.CAN.KMOB.SV.W.0106.000000T0000Z-230517T2100Z/
George MS-
349 PM CDT Wed May 17 2023

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN GEORGE COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
                
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

LAT...LON 3100 8869 3100 8843 3078 8841 3084 8860
      3090 8873
TIME...MOT...LOC 2047Z 287DEG 39KT 3148 8820 

$$

JEH

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this severe thunderstorm warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Mobile, AL wrote its last area forecast discussion before this severe thunderstorm warning went out at May 17, 12:28 PM CDT, 2 hours 56 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, May 17, 12:28 PM CDT, 2 hours 56 minutes before

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1228 PM CDT Wed May 17 2023

...New AVIATION, NEAR TERM...

.AVIATION...
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 1228 PM CDT Wed May 17 2023

Overall, generally VFR conditions are expected through most of the
TAF period. Showers and storms are already development close to
the coast and over the far north portion of the CWA. Expect
continued development of showers and storms through the rest of
the afternoon and into the evening before diminishing to more
light rain in the evening and eventually completely dissipating
around midnight. Brief reductions to MVFR/IFR conditions or below
are likely within and/or in the vicinity of any shower and storm
development through the afternoon. Gusty winds upwards of
potentially 25 knots (some locally higher) possible with stronger
storm development. Winds for today and into tonight will be mainly
westerly, but likely variable through the day, especially within
storm development. Moving forward, during the late overnight into
early Thursday, patchy fog development is possible for portions of
the area north of I-10, with the higher confidence expected to be
for areas along and north of Hwy 84, of course this will be
dependent on where storms continue to, or have already developed
today thus far (making it slightly higher confidence). Winds
Thursday will be mainly light and southerly becoming light and
variable at night. JEH/88

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Mobile      66  85  68  85  69  88  66  86 /  50  40  20  20  10  30  10  30
Pensacola   70  83  70  83  72  86  69  86 /  60  40  20  10  10  20  10  30
Destin      71  83  71  83  72  85  71  86 /  60  40  10  20   0  20   0  20
Evergreen   64  85  64  85  65  87  63  86 /  60  70  20  20  10  40  10  30
Waynesboro  65  85  65  86  66  86  62  85 /  40  50  10  10  10  40  10  20
Camden      63  83  63  82  64  84  61  83 /  40  70  10  10  10  40  10  20
Crestview   65  87  65  86  66  89  65  88 /  60  70  20  20   0  40  10  30

&&

.MOB WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
AL...None.
FL...None.
MS...None.
GM...None.
&&

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In the hours before

Special weather statement, May 17, 2:58 PM CDT, 26 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
258 PM CDT Wed May 17 2023

ALZ266-FLZ202-172045-
Baldwin Coastal AL-Escambia Coastal FL-
258 PM CDT Wed May 17 2023

...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of southeastern Baldwin
and southern Escambia Counties through 345 PM CDT...

At 258 PM CDT, National Weather Service doppler radar indicated
strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Perdido Beach to
Gulf Shores. Movement was southwest at 10 mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and half inch hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Orange Beach, Lillian, Bon Secour and Perdido Beach.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

&&

LAT...LON 3024 8780 3030 8773 3032 8778 3043 8740
      3041 8738 3035 8741 3040 8742 3042 8741
      3032 8752 3031 8758 3035 8757 3036 8761
      3030 8762 3030 8747 3029 8748 3034 8742
      3029 8744
TIME...MOT...LOC 1958Z 032DEG 11KT 3035 8749 3026 8768

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

JEH

Special weather statement, May 17, 3:06 PM CDT, 18 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
306 PM CDT Wed May 17 2023

ALZ052-053-261-262-172045-
Clarke AL-Baldwin Inland AL-Washington AL-Mobile Inland AL-
306 PM CDT Wed May 17 2023

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northeastern Mobile,
northwestern Baldwin, southeastern Washington and southern Clarke
Counties through 345 PM CDT...

At 306 PM CDT, National Weather Service doppler radar indicated a
strong thunderstorm over Calvert, or 14 miles northeast of
Citronelle, moving southeast at 10 mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and half inch hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Mount Vernon and Calvert.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

&&

LAT...LON 3118 8817 3128 8791 3115 8765 3106 8806
TIME...MOT...LOC 2006Z 315DEG 10KT 3119 8801

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

JEH

Special weather statement, May 17, 3:11 PM CDT, 13 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
311 PM CDT Wed May 17 2023

MSZ075-076-078-079-172100-
Stone MS-Perry MS-Greene MS-George MS-
311 PM CDT Wed May 17 2023

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northwestern George,
southeastern Perry, southwestern Greene and northeastern Stone
Counties through 400 PM CDT...

At 311 PM CDT, National Weather Service doppler radar indicated a
strong thunderstorm 11 miles east of Wiggins. This storm was nearly
stationary.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and penny size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
McLain.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

&&

LAT...LON 3081 8905 3097 8910 3114 8877 3080 8862
TIME...MOT...LOC 2011Z 259DEG 4KT 3092 8895

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

JEH

Special weather statement, May 17, 3:15 PM CDT, 9 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
315 PM CDT Wed May 17 2023

ALZ052-172100-
Washington AL-
315 PM CDT Wed May 17 2023

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northern Washington
County through 400 PM CDT...

At 315 PM CDT, National Weather Service doppler radar indicated a
strong thunderstorm 4 miles southeast of Millry, or 8 miles north of
Chatom, moving southeast at 10 mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and half inch hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Chatom, Tibbie and Millry.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

&&

LAT...LON 3161 8838 3169 8818 3145 8800 3134 8829
TIME...MOT...LOC 2015Z 336DEG 9KT 3159 8825

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

JEH

Special weather statement, May 17, 3:21 PM CDT, 3 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
321 PM CDT Wed May 17 2023

ALZ054>057-172100-
Wilcox AL-Monroe AL-Conecuh AL-Butler AL-
321 PM CDT Wed May 17 2023

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southwestern Butler,
northeastern Monroe, southeastern Wilcox and northeastern Conecuh
Counties through 400 PM CDT...

At 320 PM CDT, National Weather Service doppler radar indicated a
strong thunderstorm 10 miles east of Beatrice, or 20 miles north of
Evergreen, moving southeast at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and penny size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Evergreen, Georgiana, Beatrice and Pine Apple.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

&&

LAT...LON 3179 8728 3194 8704 3168 8657 3137 8694
TIME...MOT...LOC 2020Z 312DEG 27KT 3172 8703

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

JEH

Special weather statement, May 17, 3:22 PM CDT, 2 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
322 PM CDT Wed May 17 2023

ALZ055-056-059-262-172115-
Baldwin Inland AL-Monroe AL-Conecuh AL-Escambia AL-
322 PM CDT Wed May 17 2023

...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of central Monroe, north
central Baldwin, northwestern Escambia and southwestern Conecuh
Counties through 415 PM CDT...

At 322 PM CDT, National Weather Service doppler radar indicated
strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 10 miles northwest
of Frisco City to 8 miles northwest of McCullough. Movement was east
at 20 mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Monroeville, Frisco City, Peterman, Uriah, Excel and I65 And AL 113.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

&&

LAT...LON 3171 8721 3113 8727 3120 8773 3143 8765
      3141 8761 3145 8757 3148 8757 3151 8762
      3155 8757 3163 8757
TIME...MOT...LOC 2022Z 263DEG 19KT 3150 8755 3124 8765

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

JEH

The office that day

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

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
May 17, 3:11 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	MOB	George	49 min
May 17, 4:24 PM CDT	Areal Flood Advisory	MOB	Greene	3 hr
May 17, 5:10 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	MOB	Wayne	65 min
May 17, 5:14 PM CDT	Areal Flood Advisory	MOB	Wayne	3 hr
May 17, 5:49 PM CDT	Flash Flood Warning	MOB	Wayne	3 hr

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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.