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Tornado Warning 33, NWS Mobile, AL
NWS Mobile, AL issued this tornado warning at Dec 28, 2024, 11:42 PM CST for Mobile County, Alabama. It was in force for 33 min. 2 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
- Dec 28, 2024, 11:42 PM CST (05:42 UTC)
- Expired
- Dec 29, 2024, 12:15 AM CST
- In force
- 33 min
- Issued by
- NWS Mobile, AL
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 0.75 in
County Mobile County, AL
The radar
The Mobile radar (KMOB), 28 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 05:46 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 28, 11:48 PM CST | TORNADO | 1 Sse Mon Louis, AL | Minor damage to the patio of a home. Trees down. TDS observed on radar. |
| Dec 28, 11:59 PM CST | TORNADO | 1 Sse Mon Louis, AL | A very brief EF0 tornado touched down east of Dauphin Island Parkway impacting a home adjacent to Mobile Bay. The home sustained damage to the back patio with the southernmost wall being pulled out and deposited to the south along with the contents of the pati |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 28, 6:34 PM CST | Tornado Watch | SPC | 9 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Slidell Radar S, LA (KSIL), launched 00:00Z, 5.7 hours before the alert went out and 146 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.
676
WFUS54 KMOB 290542
TORMOB
ALC097-290615-
/O.NEW.KMOB.TO.W.0033.241229T0542Z-241229T0615Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1142 PM CST Sat Dec 28 2024
The National Weather Service in Mobile has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southwestern Mobile County in southwestern Alabama...
* Until 1215 AM CST.
* At 1142 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
tornado was located near Bayou La Batre, 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 dangerous storm will be near...
Bayou La Batre around 1150 PM CST.
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 3039 8832 3043 8833 3052 8812 3049 8809
3044 8808 3038 8810
TIME...MOT...LOC 0542Z 253DEG 25KT 3041 8830
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
Black3 follow-up statements
136
WWUS54 KMOB 290547
SVSMOB
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1147 PM CST Sat Dec 28 2024
ALC097-290615-
/O.CON.KMOB.TO.W.0033.000000T0000Z-241229T0615Z/
Mobile AL-
1147 PM CST Sat Dec 28 2024
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1215 AM CST FOR
SOUTHWESTERN MOBILE COUNTY...
At 1147 PM CST, a confirmed tornado was located over Bayou La Batre,
moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
southwestern Mobile County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a
basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3040 8830 3044 8831 3044 8830 3052 8812
3049 8809 3044 8808 3038 8810
TIME...MOT...LOC 0547Z 247DEG 27KT 3044 8825
TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
Black693
WWUS54 KMOB 290552
SVSMOB
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1152 PM CST Sat Dec 28 2024
ALC097-290615-
/O.CON.KMOB.TO.W.0033.000000T0000Z-241229T0615Z/
Mobile AL-
1152 PM CST Sat Dec 28 2024
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1215 AM CST FOR SOUTH
CENTRAL MOBILE COUNTY...
At 1152 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 4 miles northeast of Bayou La Batre, 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
south central Mobile 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 3039 8823 3040 8823 3044 8824 3046 8826
3047 8824 3052 8812 3049 8809 3044 8808
3038 8810
TIME...MOT...LOC 0552Z 253DEG 25KT 3045 8821
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
Black448
WWUS54 KMOB 290606
SVSMOB
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1206 AM CST Sun Dec 29 2024
ALC097-290615-
/O.EXP.KMOB.TO.W.0033.000000T0000Z-241229T0615Z/
Mobile AL-
1206 AM CST Sun Dec 29 2024
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTH CENTRAL MOBILE COUNTY WILL EXPIRE AT
1215 AM CST...
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 200 AM CST for southwestern
Alabama.
LAT...LON 3039 8823 3040 8823 3044 8824 3046 8826
3047 8824 3052 8812 3049 8809 3044 8808
3038 8810
TIME...MOT...LOC 0605Z 253DEG 25KT 3047 8812
$$
BlackThe office that day
Everything else NWS Mobile, AL issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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, 9:08 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Choctaw | 67 min |
| Dec 28, 9:24 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Choctaw, Washington | 66 min |
| Dec 28, 9:36 PM CST | Tornado Warning | MOB | Choctaw, Washington | 24 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, 10:11 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Mobile | 49 min |
| 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, 10:28 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Baldwin, Clarke, Mobile, Monroe, Washington | 62 min |
| Dec 28, 10:29 PM CST | Tornado Warning | MOB | Mobile | 31 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, 11:44 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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.