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Tornado Warning 29, NWS Mobile, AL
NWS Mobile, AL issued this tornado warning at Dec 28, 2024, 10:29 PM CST for George County, Mississippi; Mobile County, Alabama. It was in force for 31 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
- Dec 28, 2024, 10:29 PM CST (04:29 UTC)
- Expired
- Dec 28, 2024, 11:00 PM CST
- In force
- 31 min
- Issued by
- NWS Mobile, AL
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 0.75 in
Counties Mobile County, AL, George County, MS
The radar
The Mobile radar (KMOB), 24 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 04:32 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
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The watch it was issued in
The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.
| Issued | Product | Office | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 28, 6:34 PM CST | Tornado Watch | SPC | 9 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Slidell Radar S, LA (KSIL), launched 00:00Z, 4.5 hours before the alert went out and 149 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
- 1026 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -29 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 501 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 53 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 474 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 513 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 2.9
- Supercell composite
- 19.4
The text
As transmitted.
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WFUS54 KMOB 290429
TORMOB
ALC097-MSC039-290500-
/O.NEW.KMOB.TO.W.0029.241229T0429Z-241229T0500Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1029 PM CST Sat Dec 28 2024
The National Weather Service in Mobile has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northwestern Mobile County in southwestern Alabama...
East central George County in southeastern Mississippi...
* Until 1100 PM CST.
* At 1029 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
tornado was located 5 miles northwest of Wilmer, or 9 miles
southeast of Lucedale, 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
northwestern Mobile and east central George Counties.
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 3083 8848 3090 8849 3098 8824 3093 8819
3088 8817 3082 8822
TIME...MOT...LOC 0429Z 262DEG 24KT 3086 8844
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
Black3 follow-up statements
898
WWUS54 KMOB 290431
SVSMOB
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1031 PM CST Sat Dec 28 2024
ALC097-MSC039-290500-
/O.CON.KMOB.TO.W.0029.000000T0000Z-241229T0500Z/
Mobile AL-George MS-
1031 PM CST Sat Dec 28 2024
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1100 PM CST FOR
NORTHWESTERN MOBILE AND EAST CENTRAL GEORGE COUNTIES...
At 1031 PM CST, a confirmed tornado was located 4 miles northwest of
Wilmer, or 10 miles southeast of Lucedale, moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Chunchula.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a
basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3083 8846 3090 8847 3098 8824 3093 8819
3088 8817 3082 8822
TIME...MOT...LOC 0431Z 262DEG 24KT 3086 8842
TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
Black909
WWUS54 KMOB 290439
SVSMOB
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1039 PM CST Sat Dec 28 2024
MSC039-290449-
/O.CAN.KMOB.TO.W.0029.000000T0000Z-241229T0500Z/
George MS-
1039 PM CST Sat Dec 28 2024
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL GEORGE 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 200 AM CST for southwestern
Alabama.
LAT...LON 3084 8837 3090 8839 3098 8824 3093 8819
3088 8817 3082 8822
TIME...MOT...LOC 0439Z 262DEG 24KT 3087 8836
$$
ALC097-290500-
/O.CON.KMOB.TO.W.0029.000000T0000Z-241229T0500Z/
Mobile AL-
1039 PM CST Sat Dec 28 2024
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1100 PM CST FOR
NORTHWESTERN MOBILE COUNTY...
At 1039 PM CST, a confirmed tornado was located near Wilmer, or 14
miles east of Lucedale, moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Chunchula.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a
basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3084 8837 3090 8839 3098 8824 3093 8819
3088 8817 3082 8822
TIME...MOT...LOC 0439Z 262DEG 24KT 3087 8836
TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
Black682
WWUS54 KMOB 290445
SVSMOB
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1045 PM CST Sat Dec 28 2024
ALC097-290500-
/O.CON.KMOB.TO.W.0029.000000T0000Z-241229T0500Z/
Mobile AL-
1045 PM CST Sat Dec 28 2024
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1100 PM CST FOR WEST
CENTRAL MOBILE COUNTY...
At 1045 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 5 miles northeast of Wilmer, or 13 miles west of
Saraland, 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.
Locations impacted include...
Chunchula.
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 3084 8831 3091 8833 3096 8823 3093 8819
3088 8817 3084 8822
TIME...MOT...LOC 0445Z 262DEG 26KT 3088 8829
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
BlackThe office that day
Everything else NWS Mobile, AL issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 28, 8:36 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Greene, Perry, Wayne | 54 min |
| Dec 28, 9:03 PM CST | Tornado Warning | MOB | Wayne | 27 min |
| Dec 28, 9:08 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Wayne | 67 min |
| Dec 28, 9:17 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | MOB | George, Greene, Perry, Stone | 58 min |
| Dec 28, 9:24 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Greene, Wayne | 66 min |
| Dec 28, 9:36 PM CST | Tornado Warning | MOB | Wayne | 24 min |
| Dec 28, 10:01 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | MOB | George | 59 min |
| Dec 28, 10:11 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | George | 49 min |
| Dec 28, 10:28 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | George, Greene | 62 min |
| Dec 28, 6:08 PM CST | Special Marine Warning | MOB | 67 min | |
| Dec 28, 6:27 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | MOB | Mobile | 48 min |
| Dec 28, 6:51 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Mobile | 39 min |
| Dec 28, 6:59 PM CST | Areal Flood Advisory | MOB | Mobile | 3 hr |
| Dec 28, 7:05 PM CST | Tornado Warning | MOB | Mobile | 24 min |
| Dec 28, 7:17 PM CST | Special Marine Warning | MOB | 63 min | |
| Dec 28, 7:42 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Baldwin | 48 min |
| Dec 28, 7:44 PM CST | Areal Flood Advisory | MOB | Baldwin | 3 hr |
| Dec 28, 7:46 PM CST | Special Marine Warning | MOB | 29 min | |
| Dec 28, 8:18 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | MOB | Baldwin | 42 min |
| Dec 28, 8:42 PM CST | Areal Flood Advisory | MOB | Baldwin | 3 hr |
| Dec 28, 9:00 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | MOB | Baldwin | 45 min |
| Dec 28, 9:43 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | MOB | Escambia | 47 min |
| Dec 28, 9:58 PM CST | Areal Flood Advisory | MOB | Conecuh, Escambia | 3 hr |
| Dec 28, 10:19 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Choctaw, Clarke, Monroe, Washington, Wilcox | 41 min |
| Dec 28, 10:25 PM CST | Tornado Warning | MOB | Conecuh, Monroe | 25 min |
| Dec 28, 10:52 PM CST | Tornado Warning | MOB | Baldwin, Mobile | 23 min |
| Dec 28, 10:56 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Butler, Conecuh, Monroe | 49 min |
| Dec 28, 10:57 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Clarke, Conecuh, Monroe, Washington, Wilcox | 63 min |
| Dec 28, 11:04 PM CST | Special Marine Warning | MOB | 56 min | |
| Dec 28, 11:12 PM CST | Tornado Warning | MOB | Butler, Conecuh | 33 min |
| Dec 28, 11:25 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | MOB | Baldwin, Escambia, Mobile | 65 min |
| Dec 28, 11:29 PM CST | Special Marine Warning | MOB | 91 min | |
| Dec 28, 11:36 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Mobile | 39 min |
| Dec 28, 11:37 PM CST | Tornado Warning | MOB | Butler | 38 min |
| Dec 28, 11:42 PM CST | Tornado Warning | MOB | Mobile | 33 min |
| Dec 28, 11:44 PM CST | Areal Flood Advisory | MOB | Butler, Conecuh, Monroe | 3 hr |
| Dec 28, 11:46 PM CST | Areal Flood Advisory | MOB | Baldwin, Clarke, Mobile, Washington | 3 hr |
| Dec 28, 11:48 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Butler, Conecuh, Covington, Monroe, Wilcox | 57 min |
| Dec 28, 11:56 PM CST | Tornado Warning | MOB | Butler, Conecuh, Monroe, Wilcox | 21 min |
| Dec 29, 12:04 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Conecuh, Escambia | 41 min |
| Dec 29, 12:13 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Baldwin | 62 min |
| Dec 29, 12:26 AM CST | Areal Flood Advisory | MOB | Baldwin, Escambia, Monroe | 3 hr |
| Dec 29, 12:27 AM CST | Tornado Warning | MOB | Baldwin | 33 min |
| Dec 29, 12:30 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Butler, Conecuh, Covington, Crenshaw, Escambia | 60 min |
| Dec 29, 12:45 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Conecuh, Covington, Escambia | 60 min |
| Dec 29, 12:58 AM CST | Special Marine Warning | MOB | 92 min | |
| Dec 29, 1:13 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Covington | 62 min |
| Dec 29, 1:43 AM CST | Areal Flood Advisory | MOB | Baldwin, Conecuh, Escambia | 3 hr |
| Dec 29, 2:18 AM CST | Special Marine Warning | MOB | 57 min | |
| Dec 29, 2:27 AM CST | Special Marine Warning | MOB | 63 min | |
| Dec 29, 2:48 AM CST | Special Marine Warning | MOB | 72 min | |
| Dec 29, 3:29 AM CST | Special Marine Warning | MOB | 61 min | |
| Dec 29, 3:58 AM CST | Special Marine Warning | MOB | 32 min | |
| Dec 29, 5:33 AM CST | River Flood Warning | MOB | Baldwin | 20 hr |
| Dec 29, 5:35 AM CST | River Flood Warning | MOB | Baldwin | 20 hr |
| Dec 29, 7:18 AM CST | River Flood Warning | MOB | Baldwin | 25 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.