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Tornado Warning 29, NWS Mobile, AL
NWS Mobile, AL issued this tornado warning at Jun 19, 2023, 12:58 PM CDT for Baldwin County, Alabama. It was in force for 27 min. 9 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
- Jun 19, 2023, 12:58 PM CDT (17:58 UTC)
- Expired
- Jun 19, 2023, 1:25 PM CDT
- In force
- 27 min
- Issued by
- NWS Mobile, AL
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 0.75 in
County Baldwin County, AL
The radar
The Mobile radar (KMOB), 58 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 17:58 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 19, 1:00 PM CDT | TORNADO | 4 Se Mouth Of Weeks Bay, AL | A tornado began just west of Benton Road in the trees prior to moving over a field and farmhouse. It was here that the first notable damage occurred. A farm building had its entire roof removed which was reinforced with hurricane straps. This would likely have |
| Jun 19, 1:00 PM CDT | TORNADO | 4 Se Mouth Of Weeks Bay, AL | A tornado began just west of Benton Road in the trees prior to moving over a field and farmhouse. It was here that the first notable damage occurred. A farm building had its entire roof removed which was reinforced with hurricane straps. This would likely have |
| Jun 19, 1:00 PM CDT | TORNADO | 4 Se Mouth Of Weeks Bay, AL | A tornado began just west of Benton Road in the trees prior to moving over a field and farmhouse. It was here that the first notable damage occurred. A farm building had its entire roof removed which was reinforced with hurricane straps. This would likely have |
| Jun 19, 1:01 PM CDT | TORNADO | 4 Se Mouth Of Weeks Bay, AL | TDS observed on radar. |
| Jun 19, 1:01 PM CDT | TORNADO | 4 Se Mouth Of Weeks Bay, AL | TDS observed on radar. |
| Jun 19, 1:01 PM CDT | TORNADO | 4 Se Mouth Of Weeks Bay, AL | TDS observed on radar. |
| Jun 19, 1:02 PM CDT | TORNADO | 4 Wnw Bon Secour, AL | BM shared photos of damage from radar confirmed tornado in South Magnolia Springs. Time using radar. |
| Jun 19, 1:02 PM CDT | TORNADO | 4 Wnw Bon Secour, AL | BM shared photos of damage from radar confirmed tornado in South Magnolia Springs. Time using radar. |
| Jun 19, 1:02 PM CDT | TORNADO | 4 Wnw Bon Secour, AL | BM shared photos of damage from radar confirmed tornado in South Magnolia Springs. Time using radar. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Slidell Radar S, LA (KSIL), launched 12:00Z, 6.0 hours before the alert went out and 184 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
- 4070 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -2 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 624 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 43 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 200 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 224 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 4.2
- Supercell composite
- 20.1
The text
As transmitted.
239
WFUS54 KMOB 191758
TORMOB
ALC003-191845-
/O.NEW.KMOB.TO.W.0029.230619T1758Z-230619T1845Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1258 PM CDT Mon Jun 19 2023
The National Weather Service in Mobile has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
South central Baldwin County in southwestern Alabama...
* Until 145 PM CDT.
* At 1258 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
tornado was located near Magnolia Springs, or 8 miles southwest of
Foley, and is nearly stationary.
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
south central Baldwin 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.
To report severe weather contact your nearest law enforcement agency.
They will send your report to the National Weather Service office in
Mobile.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 3031 8782 3036 8785 3041 8773 3032 8769
TIME...MOT...LOC 1758Z 255DEG 4KT 3035 8780
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
Purdy2 follow-up statements
522
WWUS54 KMOB 191803
SVSMOB
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
103 PM CDT Mon Jun 19 2023
ALC003-191845-
/O.CON.KMOB.TO.W.0029.000000T0000Z-230619T1845Z/
Baldwin AL-
103 PM CDT Mon Jun 19 2023
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 145 PM CDT FOR SOUTH
CENTRAL BALDWIN COUNTY...
At 103 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Magnolia Springs,
or 6 miles southwest of Foley, moving east at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
south central Baldwin County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a
basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
If a tornado or other severe weather is spotted, report it to the
National Weather Service or your local nearest law enforcement agency
who will send your report. This act may save lives of others in the
path of dangerous weather.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 3031 8782 3036 8785 3041 8773 3032 8769
TIME...MOT...LOC 1803Z 256DEG 8KT 3035 8778
TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
Purdy294
WWUS54 KMOB 191825
SVSMOB
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
125 PM CDT Mon Jun 19 2023
ALC003-191835-
/O.CAN.KMOB.TO.W.0029.000000T0000Z-230619T1845Z/
Baldwin AL-
125 PM CDT Mon Jun 19 2023
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTH CENTRAL BALDWIN COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled. However gusty winds are
still possible with this thunderstorm.
LAT...LON 3031 8782 3036 8785 3041 8773 3032 8769
TIME...MOT...LOC 1824Z 255DEG 4KT 3036 8775
$$
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, 9:39 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | MOB | Escambia | 51 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, 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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.