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Tornado Warning 5, NWS Mobile, AL

February 12, 2025Choctaw County, Clarke County, Washington County, Alabama

NWS Mobile, AL issued this tornado warning at Feb 12, 2025, 6:01 PM CST for Choctaw County, Clarke County, Washington County, Alabama. It was in force for 44 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: Feb 12, 2025, 6:01 PM CST (00:01 UTC)
Expired: Feb 12, 2025, 6:45 PM CST
In force: 44 min
Issued by: NWS Mobile, AL
Area: Storm-based polygon
Tornado: Radar indicated
Hail: 0.75 in

Counties Choctaw County, AL, Clarke County, AL, Washington County, AL

The radar

The Mobile radar (KMOB), 111 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 00:02 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
Feb 12, 6:15 PM CST	TORNADO	4 Ene Frankville, AL	NWS Storm Survey found an EF-2 tornado with max winds of 115 mph, a path length of 9.77 miles and a max width of 320 yards. The tornado began on the west side of the Tombigbee river and progressed northeast crossing county road 69. The tornado reached peak ins
Feb 12, 6:15 PM CST	TORNADO	4 Sse Coffeeville, AL	Numerous trees down on Hwy 69 and Hwy 84. Structural damage reported on Norris Rd due to a fallen tree. Structural damage to a home on Hwy 84 near Winn Rd.

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
Feb 12, 1:32 PM CST	Tornado Watch	SPC	8 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Jackson, MS (KJAN), launched 00:00Z, 0.0 hours before the alert went out and 204 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: 46 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN: -93 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL: 494 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear: 78 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity: 188 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity: 168 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter: 0.0
Supercell composite: -0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

344 
WFUS54 KMOB 130001
TORMOB
ALC023-025-129-130045-
/O.NEW.KMOB.TO.W.0005.250213T0001Z-250213T0045Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Mobile AL
601 PM CST Wed Feb 12 2025

The National Weather Service in Mobile has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  South central Choctaw County in southwestern Alabama...
  North central Washington County in southwestern Alabama...
  Northern Clarke County in southwestern Alabama...

* Until 645 PM CST.

* At 600 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located 4 miles southeast of Millry, or 8 miles north of
  Chatom, moving northeast at 45 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 Choctaw, north central Washington and northern Clarke
  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 3152 8829 3161 8835 3199 8778 3168 8759
TIME...MOT...LOC 0000Z 241DEG 37KT 3159 8825 

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

$$

MM

5 follow-up statements

444 
WWUS54 KMOB 130008
SVSMOB

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
608 PM CST Wed Feb 12 2025

ALC023-025-129-130045-
/O.CON.KMOB.TO.W.0005.000000T0000Z-250213T0045Z/
Choctaw AL-Washington AL-Clarke AL-
608 PM CST Wed Feb 12 2025

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 PM CST FOR SOUTH
CENTRAL CHOCTAW...NORTH CENTRAL WASHINGTON AND NORTHERN CLARKE
COUNTIES...

At 608 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 8 miles northwest of Saint Stephens, or 12 miles
northeast of Chatom, moving northeast at 45 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and half dollar 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.

Locations impacted include...
Fulton, Thomasville, Coffeeville, and Grove Hill.

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 3157 8822 3166 8828 3199 8778 3171 8761
TIME...MOT...LOC 0008Z 241DEG 37KT 3163 8816 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.25 IN

$$

MM

219 
WWUS54 KMOB 130020
SVSMOB

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
620 PM CST Wed Feb 12 2025

ALC129-130030-
/O.CAN.KMOB.TO.W.0005.000000T0000Z-250213T0045Z/
Washington AL-
620 PM CST Wed Feb 12 2025

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTH CENTRAL WASHINGTON 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 1000 PM CST for southwestern
Alabama.

LAT...LON 3177 8765 3166 8808 3170 8809 3170 8811
      3173 8814 3194 8786 3199 8778
TIME...MOT...LOC 0020Z 236DEG 47KT 3171 8804 

$$

ALC023-025-130045-
/O.CON.KMOB.TO.W.0005.000000T0000Z-250213T0045Z/
Choctaw AL-Clarke AL-
620 PM CST Wed Feb 12 2025

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 PM CST FOR SOUTH
CENTRAL CHOCTAW AND NORTHERN CLARKE COUNTIES...

At 620 PM CST, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located 4 miles southeast of Coffeeville, or 15 miles west of Grove
Hill, moving northeast at 55 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.

IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may 
         be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes 
         will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes, 
         businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction 
         is possible.

Locations impacted include...
Fulton, Thomasville, and Coffeeville.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, 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.

Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

&&

LAT...LON 3177 8765 3166 8808 3170 8809 3170 8811
      3173 8814 3194 8786 3199 8778
TIME...MOT...LOC 0020Z 236DEG 47KT 3171 8804 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN

$$

MM

739 
WWUS54 KMOB 130027
SVSMOB

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
627 PM CST Wed Feb 12 2025

ALC023-130037-
/O.CAN.KMOB.TO.W.0005.000000T0000Z-250213T0045Z/
Choctaw AL-
627 PM CST Wed Feb 12 2025

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTH CENTRAL CHOCTAW 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 1000 PM CST for southwestern
Alabama.

LAT...LON 3170 8801 3177 8808 3194 8786 3199 8778
      3179 8766
TIME...MOT...LOC 0027Z 241DEG 37KT 3175 8796 

$$

ALC025-130045-
/O.CON.KMOB.TO.W.0005.000000T0000Z-250213T0045Z/
Clarke AL-
627 PM CST Wed Feb 12 2025

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 PM CST FOR
NORTHWESTERN CLARKE COUNTY...

At 627 PM CST, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located 7 miles east of Coffeeville, or 11 miles west of Grove Hill,
moving northeast at 45 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.

IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may 
         be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes 
         will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes, 
         businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction 
         is possible.

Locations impacted include...
Fulton and Thomasville.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, 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.

Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

&&

LAT...LON 3170 8801 3177 8808 3194 8786 3199 8778
      3179 8766
TIME...MOT...LOC 0027Z 241DEG 37KT 3175 8796 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN

$$

MM

206 
WWUS54 KMOB 130036
SVSMOB

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
636 PM CST Wed Feb 12 2025

ALC025-130045-
/O.CON.KMOB.TO.W.0005.000000T0000Z-250213T0045Z/
Clarke AL-
636 PM CST Wed Feb 12 2025

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 PM CST FOR NORTH
CENTRAL CLARKE COUNTY...

At 636 PM CST, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located 10 miles west of Fulton, or 11 miles northwest of Grove Hill,
moving northeast at 35 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.

IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may 
         be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes 
         will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes, 
         businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction 
         is possible.

Locations impacted include...
Thomasville.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, 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.

Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

&&

LAT...LON 3176 8792 3183 8800 3194 8786 3199 8778
      3186 8770
TIME...MOT...LOC 0036Z 234DEG 31KT 3183 8790 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$

MM

242 
WWUS54 KMOB 130045
SVSMOB

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
645 PM CST Wed Feb 12 2025

ALC025-130054-
/O.EXP.KMOB.TO.W.0005.000000T0000Z-250213T0045Z/
Clarke AL-
645 PM CST Wed Feb 12 2025

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTH CENTRAL CLARKE COUNTY WILL EXPIRE AT
645 PM CST...

The Tornado Warning that was previously in effect has been reissued 
for Clarke County and is in effect until 715 PM CST. Please refer to 
that bulletin for the latest severe weather information.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CST for southwestern
Alabama.

LAT...LON 3176 8792 3183 8800 3194 8786 3199 8778
      3186 8770
TIME...MOT...LOC 0044Z 241DEG 37KT 3186 8783 

$$

MM

The office that day

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

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Feb 12, 6:39 PM CST	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	MOB	Choctaw	51 min
Feb 12, 6:42 PM CST	Tornado Warning Tornado observed	MOB	Clarke	10 min
Feb 12, 6:49 PM CST	Tornado Warning	MOB	Choctaw	23 min
Feb 12, 7:21 PM CST	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	MOB	Wilcox	11 min
Feb 12, 7:38 PM CST	Tornado Warning	MOB	Choctaw	52 min
Feb 12, 8:11 PM CST	Tornado Warning Tornado observed	MOB	Choctaw	21 min
Feb 12, 9:27 PM CST	Special Weather Statement	MOB	Washington	33 min
Feb 12, 9:27 PM CST	Tornado Warning	MOB	Clarke, Monroe	33 min
Feb 12, 9:48 PM CST	Tornado Warning	MOB	Clarke, Monroe	27 min
Feb 12, 10:03 PM CST	Special Weather Statement	MOB	Wilcox	42 min
Feb 12, 10:09 PM CST	Tornado Warning	MOB	Monroe, Wilcox	23 min
Feb 12, 10:45 PM CST	Special Weather Statement	MOB	Wilcox	30 min
Feb 12, 11:23 PM CST	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	MOB	Butler, Monroe, Wilcox	37 min
Feb 12, 11:54 PM CST	Special Weather Statement	MOB	Baldwin	51 min
Feb 13, 12:21 AM CST	Special Marine Warning	MOB		84 min
Feb 13, 2:08 AM CST	Special Marine Warning	MOB		97 min
Feb 13, 3:52 AM CST	Special Marine Warning	MOB		53 min
Feb 13, 10:38 AM CST	River Flood Warning	MOB	Clarke, Monroe, Wilcox	21 days
Feb 13, 10:39 AM CST	River Flood Warning	MOB	Dallas, Monroe, Wilcox	3 days

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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.