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Tornado Warning 27, NWS Mobile, AL
NWS Mobile, AL issued this tornado warning at Jun 19, 2023, 9:39 AM CDT for Escambia County, Alabama. It was in force for 51 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
- Jun 19, 2023, 9:39 AM CDT (14:39 UTC)
- Expired
- Jun 19, 2023, 10:30 AM CDT
- In force
- 51 min
- Issued by
- NWS Mobile, AL
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 0.75 in
County Escambia County, AL
The radar
The Mobile radar (KMOB), 121 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 14:37 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The nearest sounding before it
Birmingham, AL (KBMX), launched 12:00Z, 2.7 hours before the alert went out and 225 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
- 458 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -133 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 749 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 30 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 183 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 253 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.2
- Supercell composite
- 3.0
The text
As transmitted.
737
WFUS54 KMOB 191439
TORMOB
ALC053-191530-
/O.NEW.KMOB.TO.W.0027.230619T1439Z-230619T1530Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Mobile AL
939 AM CDT Mon Jun 19 2023
The National Weather Service in Mobile has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northeastern Escambia County in south central Alabama...
* Until 1030 AM CDT.
* At 939 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 6 miles east of I65 And AL 113, or 9 miles northwest of
Brewton, moving east 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
northeastern Escambia 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 3115 8727 3122 8726 3125 8686 3109 8687
TIME...MOT...LOC 1439Z 271DEG 29KT 3118 8720
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
Purdy4 follow-up statements
756
WWUS54 KMOB 191452
SVSMOB
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
952 AM CDT Mon Jun 19 2023
ALC053-191530-
/O.CON.KMOB.TO.W.0027.000000T0000Z-230619T1530Z/
Escambia AL-
952 AM CDT Mon Jun 19 2023
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1030 AM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN ESCAMBIA COUNTY...
At 952 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 4 miles northwest of Brewton, moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
northeastern Escambia County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
If a tornado or other severe weather is spotted, report it to the
National Weather Service or your local nearest law enforcement agency
who will send your report. This act may save lives of others in the
path of dangerous weather.
&&
LAT...LON 3114 8718 3121 8717 3123 8686 3109 8687
TIME...MOT...LOC 1452Z 281DEG 25KT 3117 8712
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
Purdy019
WWUS54 KMOB 191503
SVSMOB
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1003 AM CDT Mon Jun 19 2023
ALC053-191530-
/O.CON.KMOB.TO.W.0027.000000T0000Z-230619T1530Z/
Escambia AL-
1003 AM CDT Mon Jun 19 2023
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1030 AM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN ESCAMBIA COUNTY...
At 1003 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 4 miles northeast of Brewton, moving east at 25 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
northeastern Escambia 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.
If a tornado or other severe weather is spotted, report it to the
National Weather Service or your local nearest law enforcement agency
who will send your report. This act may save lives of others in the
path of dangerous weather.
&&
LAT...LON 3115 8709 3119 8709 3122 8686 3111 8687
TIME...MOT...LOC 1503Z 271DEG 24KT 3117 8704
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
Purdy117
WWUS54 KMOB 191517
SVSMOB
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1017 AM CDT Mon Jun 19 2023
ALC053-191530-
/O.CON.KMOB.TO.W.0027.000000T0000Z-230619T1530Z/
Escambia AL-
1017 AM CDT Mon Jun 19 2023
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1030 AM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN ESCAMBIA COUNTY...
At 1016 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 8 miles northeast of Brewton, moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
northeastern Escambia County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
If a tornado or other severe weather is spotted, report it to the
National Weather Service or your local nearest law enforcement agency
who will send your report. This act may save lives of others in the
path of dangerous weather.
&&
LAT...LON 3116 8699 3119 8699 3122 8686 3113 8687
TIME...MOT...LOC 1516Z 269DEG 21KT 3118 8696
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
Purdy877
WWUS54 KMOB 191530
SVSMOB
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1030 AM CDT Mon Jun 19 2023
ALC053-191540-
/O.EXP.KMOB.TO.W.0027.000000T0000Z-230619T1530Z/
Escambia AL-
1030 AM CDT Mon Jun 19 2023
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN ESCAMBIA COUNTY HAS
EXPIRED...
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits. Therefore, the warning has been allowed to expire.
LAT...LON 3116 8699 3119 8699 3122 8686 3113 8687
TIME...MOT...LOC 1530Z 271DEG 29KT 3118 8684
$$
PurdyThe office that day
Everything else NWS Mobile, AL issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 19, 2:06 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Choctaw | 39 min |
| Jun 19, 2:51 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Choctaw | 39 min |
| Jun 19, 3:09 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MOB | Choctaw | 2 hr |
| Jun 19, 3:23 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Clarke, Wilcox | 32 min |
| Jun 19, 3:47 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Wilcox | 43 min |
| Jun 19, 4:19 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Butler | 41 min |
| Jun 19, 4:41 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Butler, Conecuh | 37 min |
| Jun 19, 4:49 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Crenshaw | 41 min |
| Jun 19, 5:01 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Butler | 14 min |
| Jun 19, 5:08 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MOB | Washington | 52 min |
| Jun 19, 5:40 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MOB | Covington, Escambia | 50 min |
| Jun 19, 6:07 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Covington | 23 min |
| Jun 19, 6:39 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MOB | Escambia | 66 min |
| Jun 19, 7:14 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Covington, Escambia | 46 min |
| Jun 19, 8:00 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MOB | Covington | 60 min |
| Jun 19, 8:24 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MOB | Mobile | 66 min |
| Jun 19, 8:29 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | MOB | 61 min | |
| Jun 19, 8:34 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MOB | Mobile | 56 min |
| Jun 19, 9:34 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MOB | Escambia | 56 min |
| Jun 19, 10:37 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MOB | Covington | 53 min |
| Jun 19, 10:52 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | MOB | 83 min | |
| Jun 19, 10:55 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | MOB | 50 min | |
| Jun 19, 11:57 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MOB | Baldwin | 48 min |
| Jun 19, 12:02 PM CDT | Special Marine Warning | MOB | 58 min | |
| Jun 19, 12:15 PM CDT | Special Marine Warning | MOB | 90 min | |
| Jun 19, 12:18 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MOB | Mobile | 57 min |
| Jun 19, 12:23 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | MOB | Baldwin, Mobile | 3 hr |
| Jun 19, 12:23 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Baldwin | 52 min |
| Jun 19, 12:26 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MOB | Baldwin | 49 min |
| Jun 19, 12:44 PM CDT | Special Marine Warning | MOB | 46 min | |
| Jun 19, 12:58 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MOB | Baldwin | 27 min |
| Jun 19, 1:10 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MOB | Baldwin | 17 min |
| Jun 19, 1:17 PM CDT | Special Marine Warning | MOB | 43 min | |
| Jun 19, 1:20 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MOB | Mobile | 55 min |
| Jun 19, 1:24 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MOB | Baldwin | 66 min |
| Jun 19, 1:31 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MOB | Mobile | 59 min |
| Jun 19, 1:42 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Mobile | 63 min |
| Jun 19, 1:45 PM CDT | Special Marine Warning | MOB | 90 min | |
| Jun 19, 2:05 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | MOB | Baldwin, Mobile | 5 hr |
| Jun 19, 2:25 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MOB | Baldwin | 3 hr |
| Jun 19, 2:25 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MOB | Escambia | 50 min |
| Jun 19, 2:27 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MOB | Butler, Crenshaw, Wilcox | 63 min |
| Jun 19, 2:38 PM CDT | Special Marine Warning | MOB | 97 min | |
| Jun 19, 2:43 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | MOB | Baldwin, Mobile | 5 hr |
| Jun 19, 2:44 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MOB | Mobile | 46 min |
| Jun 19, 2:46 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Mobile | 44 min |
| Jun 19, 3:02 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MOB | Wilcox | 3 hr |
| Jun 19, 3:21 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MOB | Mobile | 4 hr |
| Jun 19, 3:31 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | MOB | Mobile | 3 hr |
| Jun 19, 3:33 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MOB | Butler, Clarke, Conecuh, Monroe, Wilcox | 57 min |
| Jun 19, 4:01 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MOB | Washington | 59 min |
| Jun 19, 4:17 PM CDT | Special Marine Warning | MOB | 118 min | |
| Jun 19, 4:25 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MOB | Clarke, Monroe, Wilcox | 2 hr |
| Jun 19, 4:38 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MOB | Washington | 52 min |
| Jun 19, 5:14 PM CDT | Special Marine Warning | MOB | 2 hr | |
| Jun 19, 5:20 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MOB | Mobile | 25 min |
| Jun 19, 6:01 PM CDT | Special Marine Warning | MOB | 47 min | |
| Jun 19, 6:02 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MOB | Mobile | 43 min |
| Jun 19, 6:57 PM CDT | Areal Flood Warning | MOB | Mobile | 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.