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Tornado Warning 29, NWS Mobile, AL

May 29, 2025Baldwin County, Alabama

NWS Mobile, AL issued this tornado warning at May 29, 2025, 9:30 AM CDT for Baldwin County, Alabama. It was in force for 45 min. 10 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: May 29, 2025, 9:30 AM CDT (14:30 UTC)
Expired: May 29, 2025, 10:15 AM CDT
In force: 45 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), 45 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 14:29 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
May 29, 9:36 AM CDT	TSTM WND DMG	Montrose, AL	Fairhope AL PD reported trees snapped and downed in the Rock Creek S/D and in Colonial Acres.
May 29, 9:36 AM CDT	TSTM WND DMG	Montrose, AL	Fairhope AL PD reported trees snapped and downed in the Rock Creek S/D and in Colonial Acres.
May 29, 9:39 AM CDT	TSTM WND GST 67	1 N Fairhope, AL	Corrects previous tstm wnd gst report from 1 N Fairhope. Weather Station at Fairhope Yacht Club.
May 29, 9:39 AM CDT	TSTM WND GST 67	1 N Fairhope, AL	Corrects previous tstm wnd gst report from 1 N Fairhope. Weather Station at Fairhope Yacht Club.
May 29, 9:39 AM CDT	TSTM WND GST 67	1 N Fairhope, AL	Weather Station at Fairhope Yacht Club.
May 29, 9:39 AM CDT	TSTM WND GST 67	1 N Fairhope, AL	Weather Station at Fairhope Yacht Club.
May 29, 9:43 AM CDT	TSTM WND DMG	4 E Montrose, AL	Trees reported down in NWS Employee neighborhood. Fence damage.
May 29, 9:45 AM CDT	TSTM WND DMG	4 Ese Daphne, AL	Baldwin Co. AL SO reported trees down at CR 54 vicinity of Belforest Cemetery Rd and Austin Rd. via EMA.
May 29, 9:45 AM CDT	TSTM WND DMG	4 Sse Malbis, AL	A downed tree split a mobile home in the Belforest area.
May 29, 9:48 AM CDT	TSTM WND DMG	2 Ssw Loxley, AL	Several trees down on Barlow Rd.

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, 2.5 hours before the alert went out and 186 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.

Skew-T log-p

Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.

Hodograph

The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.

Mixed-layer CAPE: 618 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN: -7 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL: 510 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear: 25 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity: 145 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity: 212 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter: 0.3
Supercell composite: 2.7

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

316 
WFUS54 KMOB 291430
TORMOB
ALC003-291515-
/O.NEW.KMOB.TO.W.0029.250529T1430Z-250529T1515Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Mobile AL
Issued by National Weather Service New Orleans LA
930 AM CDT Thu May 29 2025

The National Weather Service in Mobile has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southern Baldwin County in southwestern Alabama...

* Until 1015 AM CDT.

* At 929 AM CDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing both
  tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage were located
  along a line extending from 6 miles west of Fairhope to near Point
  Clear, 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.

* These dangerous storms will be near...
  Daphne, Point Clear, and Fairhope around 935 AM CDT.
  Magnolia Springs around 940 AM CDT.
  Silverhill around 945 AM CDT.
  Summerdale, Loxley, Robertsdale, and Foley around 950 AM CDT.
  Elberta around 1000 AM CDT.

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.

Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

This line of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and
widespread significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest
floor of a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3076 8774 3057 8753 3039 8752 3035 8797
      3048 8798 3059 8804
TIME...MOT...LOC 1429Z 259DEG 29KT 3056 8800 3049 8795 3038 8795 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

TJS

4 follow-up statements

079 
WWUS54 KMOB 291442
SVSMOB

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
Issued by National Weather Service New Orleans LA
942 AM CDT Thu May 29 2025

ALC003-291515-
/O.CON.KMOB.TO.W.0029.000000T0000Z-250529T1515Z/
Baldwin AL-
942 AM CDT Thu May 29 2025

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1015 AM CDT FOR SOUTHERN
BALDWIN COUNTY...

At 941 AM CDT, a severe squall line capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage was located along a
line extending from Daphne to 3 miles east of Fairhope to 4 miles
west of Magnolia Springs, 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.

These dangerous storms will be near...
  Silverhill and Magnolia Springs around 945 AM CDT.
  Summerdale, Loxley, Robertsdale, and Foley around 950 AM CDT.
  Elberta around 1000 AM CDT.

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.

Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

This line of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and
widespread significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest
floor of a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3050 8790 3063 8798 3076 8774 3057 8753
      3039 8752 3036 8789
TIME...MOT...LOC 1441Z 259DEG 29KT 3058 8790 3051 8785 3040 8785 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

TJS

593 
WWUS54 KMOB 291448
SVSMOB

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
Issued by National Weather Service New Orleans LA
948 AM CDT Thu May 29 2025

ALC003-291515-
/O.CON.KMOB.TO.W.0029.000000T0000Z-250529T1515Z/
Baldwin AL-
948 AM CDT Thu May 29 2025

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1015 AM CDT FOR SOUTHERN
BALDWIN COUNTY...

At 948 AM CDT, a severe squall line capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage was located along a
line extending from 3 miles east of Daphne to Silverhill to 3 miles
southwest of Summerdale, moving east at 40 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.

These dangerous storms will be near...
  Loxley and Robertsdale around 955 AM CDT.

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.

Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

This line of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and
widespread significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest
floor of a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3042 8776 3051 8781 3065 8794 3068 8789
      3076 8774 3057 8753 3046 8753
TIME...MOT...LOC 1448Z 259DEG 33KT 3061 8784 3052 8775 3046 8774 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

TJS

967 
WWUS54 KMOB 291502
SVSMOB

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
Issued by National Weather Service New Orleans LA
1002 AM CDT Thu May 29 2025

ALC003-291515-
/O.CON.KMOB.TO.W.0029.000000T0000Z-250529T1515Z/
Baldwin AL-
1002 AM CDT Thu May 29 2025

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1015 AM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN BALDWIN COUNTY...

At 1002 AM CDT, a severe squall line capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage was located along a
line extending from 6 miles northeast of Loxley to 8 miles east of
Robertsdale to 7 miles north of Elberta, moving east at 40 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.

These tornadic storms will remain over mainly rural areas of
southeastern 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.

Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

This line of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and
widespread significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest
floor of a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3044 8766 3053 8767 3070 8784 3075 8773
      3057 8753 3046 8753
TIME...MOT...LOC 1502Z 251DEG 34KT 3067 8766 3058 8757 3052 8756 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

TJS

727 
WWUS54 KMOB 291507
SVSMOB

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
Issued by National Weather Service New Orleans LA
1007 AM CDT Thu May 29 2025

ALC003-291515-
/O.EXP.KMOB.TO.W.0029.000000T0000Z-250529T1515Z/
Baldwin AL-
1007 AM CDT Thu May 29 2025

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN BALDWIN COUNTY WILL EXPIRE AT
1015 AM CDT...

The storms which prompted the warning have weakened below severe
limits, and have exited the warned area. Therefore, the warning will 
be allowed to expire. However, gusty winds are still possible with 
these thunderstorms.

To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
Mobile.

Remember, a Severe Thunderstorm Warning still remains in effect for
portions of Baldwin County, Alabama.

LAT...LON 3044 8766 3053 8767 3070 8784 3075 8773
      3057 8753 3046 8753
TIME...MOT...LOC 1505Z 259DEG 29KT 3067 8766 3058 8757 3052 8756 

$$

TJS

The office that day

Everything else NWS Mobile, AL issued on the same UTC day.

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
May 28, 9:12 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	MOB	Mobile	48 min
May 28, 9:45 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	MOB	Baldwin	45 min
May 29, 12:21 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	MOB	Covington	54 min
May 29, 1:33 AM CDT	Special Marine Warning	MOB		117 min
May 29, 1:37 AM CDT	Special Marine Warning	MOB		38 min
May 29, 3:00 AM CDT	Special Marine Warning	MOB		2 hr
May 29, 4:19 AM CDT	Special Marine Warning	MOB		41 min
May 29, 4:58 AM CDT	Special Marine Warning	MOB		2 hr
May 29, 7:04 AM CDT	Special Marine Warning	MOB		86 min
May 29, 8:22 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	MOB	Mobile	38 min
May 29, 8:48 AM CDT	Special Marine Warning	MOB		87 min
May 29, 8:55 AM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	MOB	Baldwin, Mobile	50 min
May 29, 8:57 AM CDT	Tornado Warning	MOB	Baldwin, Mobile	36 min
May 29, 9:14 AM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	MOB	Baldwin, Mobile	31 min
May 29, 9:59 AM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	MOB	Baldwin	46 min
May 29, 10:04 AM CDT	Special Marine Warning	MOB		86 min
May 29, 10:08 AM CDT	Special Marine Warning	MOB		97 min
May 29, 11:13 AM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	MOB	Covington, Escambia	47 min
May 29, 11:18 AM CDT	Special Marine Warning	MOB		117 min
May 29, 11:37 AM CDT	Special Marine Warning	MOB		28 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.