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Tornado Warning 5, NWS Mobile, AL
NWS Mobile, AL issued this tornado warning at Jan 12, 2023, 12:17 PM CST for Baldwin County, Mobile County, Alabama. It was in force for 43 min. 1 report 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
- Jan 12, 2023, 12:17 PM CST (18:17 UTC)
- Expired
- Jan 12, 2023, 1:00 PM CST
- In force
- 43 min
- Issued by
- NWS Mobile, AL
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Observed
- Hail
- 1.0 in
Counties Baldwin County, AL, Mobile County, AL
The radar
The Mobile radar (KMOB), 53 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 18:20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 12, 12:30 PM CST | TORNADO | 1 S Mount Vernon, AL | POWER LINES DOWN (POLES SNAPPED) AND DEBRIS BLOCKING ROAD, VEHICLE DAMAGE, STRUCTURES WITH MISSING ROOFS, AND POSSIBLE MOBILE HOME DAMAGE NEAR US 43 AND CEDAR CREEK LANDING RD (MOVICO AREA). |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 12, 10:20 AM CST | Tornado Watch | SPC | 7 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Slidell Radar S, LA (KSIL), launched 12:00Z, 6.3 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 755 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -3 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 511 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 44 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 180 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 182 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.6
- Supercell composite
- 4.2
The text
As transmitted.
959
WFUS54 KMOB 121817
TORMOB
ALC003-097-121900-
/O.NEW.KMOB.TO.W.0005.230112T1817Z-230112T1900Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1217 PM CST Thu Jan 12 2023
The National Weather Service in Mobile has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northeastern Mobile County in southwestern Alabama...
Northwestern Baldwin County in southwestern Alabama...
* Until 100 PM CST.
* At 1216 PM CST, a tornado producing storm was located near
Gulfcrest, or 5 miles southeast of Citronelle, moving east at 40
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 storm will be near...
Movico around 1230 PM CST.
Mount Vernon around 1235 PM 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.
&&
LAT...LON 3104 8822 3115 8789 3114 8787 3116 8787
3120 8775 3105 8768 3100 8821
TIME...MOT...LOC 1816Z 253DEG 33KT 3103 8818
TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
MM5 follow-up statements
757
WWUS54 KMOB 121825
SVSMOB
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1225 PM CST Thu Jan 12 2023
ALC003-097-121900-
/O.CON.KMOB.TO.W.0005.000000T0000Z-230112T1900Z/
Mobile AL-Baldwin AL-
1225 PM CST Thu Jan 12 2023
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 100 PM CST FOR
NORTHEASTERN MOBILE AND NORTHWESTERN BALDWIN COUNTIES...
At 1225 PM CST, a confirmed tornado was located near Movico, or 9
miles east of Citronelle, moving east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This tornado will be near...
Mount Vernon and Movico around 1230 PM CST.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a
basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3107 8812 3115 8789 3114 8787 3116 8787
3120 8775 3105 8768 3103 8810
TIME...MOT...LOC 1825Z 250DEG 35KT 3105 8808
TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
MM203
WWUS54 KMOB 121836
SVSMOB
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1236 PM CST Thu Jan 12 2023
ALC097-121846-
/O.CAN.KMOB.TO.W.0005.000000T0000Z-230112T1900Z/
Mobile AL-
1236 PM CST Thu Jan 12 2023
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN MOBILE 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 500 PM CST for southwestern
Alabama.
LAT...LON 3107 8796 3108 8797 3109 8797 3110 8796
3115 8789 3114 8787 3116 8787 3120 8775
3110 8771 3106 8794
TIME...MOT...LOC 1836Z 253DEG 34KT 3108 8795
$$
ALC003-121900-
/O.CON.KMOB.TO.W.0005.000000T0000Z-230112T1900Z/
Baldwin AL-
1236 PM CST Thu Jan 12 2023
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 100 PM CST FOR
NORTHWESTERN BALDWIN COUNTY...
At 1236 PM CST, a confirmed tornado was located near Mount Vernon, or
14 miles north of Creola, moving east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
northwestern Baldwin County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a
basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3107 8796 3108 8797 3109 8797 3110 8796
3115 8789 3114 8787 3116 8787 3120 8775
3110 8771 3106 8794
TIME...MOT...LOC 1836Z 253DEG 34KT 3108 8795
TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
MM442
WWUS54 KMOB 121847
SVSMOB
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1247 PM CST Thu Jan 12 2023
ALC003-121900-
/O.CON.KMOB.TO.W.0005.000000T0000Z-230112T1900Z/
Baldwin AL-
1247 PM CST Thu Jan 12 2023
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 100 PM CST FOR NORTHERN
BALDWIN COUNTY...
At 1247 PM CST, a confirmed tornado was located 9 miles north of
Stockton, or 16 miles north of Bay Minette, moving east at 55 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
northern 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.
&&
LAT...LON 3109 8785 3113 8786 3119 8775 3112 8772
3110 8780
TIME...MOT...LOC 1847Z 251DEG 49KT 3112 8781
TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
MM443
WWUS54 KMOB 121852
SVSMOB
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1252 PM CST Thu Jan 12 2023
ALC003-121900-
/O.CON.KMOB.TO.W.0005.000000T0000Z-230112T1900Z/
Baldwin AL-
1252 PM CST Thu Jan 12 2023
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 100 PM CST FOR NORTHERN
BALDWIN COUNTY...
At 1252 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 12 miles west of Poarch Creek Reservation, or 17 miles
northwest of Atmore, moving northeast at 55 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
northern Baldwin County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3112 8779 3115 8782 3119 8775 3114 8773
TIME...MOT...LOC 1852Z 240DEG 48KT 3116 8775
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
MM451
WWUS54 KMOB 121857
SVSMOB
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1257 PM CST Thu Jan 12 2023
ALC003-121907-
/O.EXP.KMOB.TO.W.0005.000000T0000Z-230112T1900Z/
Baldwin AL-
1257 PM CST Thu Jan 12 2023
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHERN BALDWIN COUNTY WILL EXPIRE AT 100
PM CST...
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 500 PM CST for southwestern
Alabama.
LAT...LON 3112 8779 3115 8782 3119 8775 3114 8773
TIME...MOT...LOC 1856Z 253DEG 33KT 3116 8775
$$
MMThe office that day
Everything else NWS Mobile, AL issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 12, 10:13 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Choctaw | 47 min |
| Jan 12, 10:49 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Choctaw | 26 min |
| Jan 12, 10:56 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Choctaw | 64 min |
| Jan 12, 11:12 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Mobile | 27 min |
| Jan 12, 11:28 AM CST | Tornado Warning | MOB | Wilcox | 28 min |
| Jan 12, 11:54 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Choctaw, Clarke, Washington, Wilcox | 66 min |
| Jan 12, 12:05 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Baldwin, Clarke, Mobile, Washington | 40 min |
| Jan 12, 12:08 PM CST | Areal Flood Advisory | MOB | Choctaw | 3 hr |
| Jan 12, 12:45 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Baldwin, Conecuh, Escambia, Monroe | 45 min |
| Jan 12, 12:58 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Clarke, Monroe, Wilcox | 47 min |
| Jan 12, 1:12 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | MOB | Baldwin | 48 min |
| Jan 12, 1:13 PM CST | Special Marine Warning | MOB | 47 min | |
| Jan 12, 1:21 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | MOB | Washington | 39 min |
| Jan 12, 1:26 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Conecuh, Escambia, Monroe | 49 min |
| Jan 12, 1:42 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Butler, Monroe, Wilcox | 48 min |
| Jan 12, 1:51 PM CST | Tornado Warning | MOB | Conecuh, Covington | 39 min |
| Jan 12, 2:06 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Butler, Conecuh, Covington, Crenshaw | 39 min |
| Jan 12, 2:15 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | MOB | Escambia | 30 min |
| Jan 12, 2:32 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Butler, Crenshaw | 43 min |
| Jan 12, 2:36 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Covington, Crenshaw | 24 min |
| Jan 12, 3:11 PM CST | Special Marine Warning | MOB | 94 min | |
| Jan 12, 4:32 PM CST | Special Marine Warning | MOB | 88 min | |
| Jan 12, 5:56 PM CST | Special Marine Warning | MOB | 49 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.