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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 29, NWS Mobile, AL

April 28, 2026Choctaw County, Alabama

NWS Mobile, AL issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Apr 28, 2026, 3:06 PM CDT for Choctaw County, Alabama. It was in force for 39 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
Apr 28, 2026, 3:06 PM CDT (20:06 UTC)
Expired
Apr 28, 2026, 3:45 PM CDT
In force
39 min
Issued by
NWS Mobile, AL
Area
Storm-based polygon
Hail
1.0 in
Wind
60.0 mph

County Choctaw County, AL

The radar

The Mobile radar (KMOB), 162 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:06 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.

Did it verify

Not verified. The Iowa Environmental Mesonet's Cow found no qualifying storm report inside this severe thunderstorm warning while it was in force. That is not proof nothing happened: reports are thin where few people live.

Cow counts a report within 15 km of the polygon while the warning was in force: a tornado for a tornado warning; hail of 1 inch or more, a gust of 58 mph or more or wind damage for a severe thunderstorm warning; a flash flood report for a flash flood warning.

The nearest sounding before it

Birmingham, AL (KBMX), launched 12:00Z, 8.1 hours before the alert went out and 170 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-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Birmingham, AL at 12:00Z on 2026-04-28Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 16 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Birmingham, AL at 12:00Z on 2026-04-28The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 198 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
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
16 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-306 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
899 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
51 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
198 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
282 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

842 
WUUS54 KMOB 282006
SVRMOB
ALC023-282045-
/O.NEW.KMOB.SV.W.0029.260428T2006Z-260428T2045Z/

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Mobile AL
306 PM CDT Tue Apr 28 2026

The National Weather Service in Mobile has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
  Northern Choctaw County in southwestern Alabama...

* Until 345 PM CDT.

* At 305 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Lisman, or 5
  miles northwest of Butler, moving east at 25 mph.

  HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated.

  IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage 
           to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
  Butler, Lisman, and Pennington.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

&&

LAT...LON 3217 8801 3215 8802 3214 8804 3212 8804
      3211 8805 3209 8804 3206 8807 3207 8808
      3207 8810 3206 8811 3210 8836 3223 8834
      3225 8801
TIME...MOT...LOC 2005Z 273DEG 23KT 3216 8827 

HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH

$$
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2 follow-up statements
996 
WWUS54 KMOB 282019
SVSMOB

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
319 PM CDT Tue Apr 28 2026

ALC023-282045-
/O.CON.KMOB.SV.W.0029.000000T0000Z-260428T2045Z/
Choctaw AL-
319 PM CDT Tue Apr 28 2026

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 345 PM CDT
FOR NORTHEASTERN CHOCTAW COUNTY...

At 318 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 5 miles northeast of
Butler, moving east at 25 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to 
         roofs, siding, and trees.

Locations impacted include...
Butler and Pennington.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

&&

LAT...LON 3217 8801 3215 8802 3214 8804 3212 8804
      3211 8805 3209 8804 3206 8807 3207 8808
      3207 8810 3206 8811 3209 8826 3221 8824
      3225 8801
TIME...MOT...LOC 2018Z 273DEG 23KT 3216 8817 

HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.25 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH

$$

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724 
WWUS54 KMOB 282035
SVSMOB

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
335 PM CDT Tue Apr 28 2026

ALC023-282045-
/O.EXP.KMOB.SV.W.0029.000000T0000Z-260428T2045Z/
Choctaw AL-
335 PM CDT Tue Apr 28 2026

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN CHOCTAW COUNTY
WILL EXPIRE AT 345 PM CDT...

The severe thunderstorm which prompted the warning has weakened.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.  However, small 
hail and gusty winds are still possible with this thunderstorm.

LAT...LON 3217 8801 3215 8802 3214 8804 3212 8804
      3211 8805 3209 8804 3206 8807 3207 8808
      3207 8810 3206 8811 3209 8826 3221 8824
      3225 8801
TIME...MOT...LOC 2035Z 273DEG 23KT 3215 8805 

$$

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What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this severe thunderstorm warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Mobile, AL wrote its last area forecast discussion before this severe thunderstorm warning went out at Apr 28, 1:14 PM CDT, 1 hour 52 minutes earlier. Its key messages:

  • Issued at 114 PM CDT Tue Apr 28 2026
  • Scattered to locally numerous showers and storms are expected to develop each day starting today and lasting through Saturday. Storms on Tuesday and Wednesday could potentially become strong to severe.
  • Well above average temperatures will continue through Wednesday, gradually cooling by the end of the week.
  • Strong winds return this weekend to area waters, creating hazardous conditions for small craft.
Area forecast discussion, Apr 28, 1:14 PM CDT, 1 hour 52 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Mobile AL
114 PM CDT Tue Apr 28 2026

...New AVIATION...

.KEY MESSAGES...
Issued at 114 PM CDT Tue Apr 28 2026

 - Scattered to locally numerous showers and storms are expected
   to develop each day starting today and lasting through
   Saturday. Storms on Tuesday and Wednesday could potentially
   become strong to severe.

 - Well above average temperatures will continue through
   Wednesday, gradually cooling by the end of the week.

 - Strong winds return this weekend to area waters, creating
   hazardous conditions for small craft.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
Issued at 1218 AM CDT Tue Apr 28 2026

An active weather pattern begins on Tuesday as the upper ridge
breaks down as an upper trough moves across the Ohio Valley. An
associated trailing cold front will move south and stall well
north of the area. Shortwaves moving along this boundary will
bring chances for showers and thunderstorms to portions of the
area, mainly north of the highway 84, through Wednesday. Several
clusters of thunderstorms will be possible through the period with
the first one likely weakening as it moves into the area later
this morning. Another MCS is expected to develop across Arkansas
late this afternoon and move southeast into the area this
evening. Damaging winds and large hail will be the main threats
with the stronger storms. The front moves into the area on
Wednesday and with weak difluence aloft along with disturbances
moving along the boundary, showers and storms will increase in
coverage Wednesday afternoon and evening. A few strong storms
cannot be ruled out with hail and gusty winds. A large spread in
guidance remains for the late week system as the next system
approaches in the zonal flow aloft. In response to the approaching
wave, a sfc low is expected to develop. However, there remains
differences on whether the low will move inland or move south of
the area. For now, will show increasing rain chances Friday into
Saturday. Cooler temps follow this system for early next week. /13

&&

.AVIATION...
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 114 PM CDT Tue Apr 28 2026

VFR to locally MVFR conditions are expected for most of the area
through the afternoon. However, a few strong to severe thunderstorms
may impact operations over northern portions of the area as early as
mid-afternoon, with the main round of storms expected during the
evening hours. Storms will be capable of producing large hail and
wind gusts in excess of 50 knots. MVFR ceilings will likely set in
after dark with IFR to locally LIFR conditions possible during the
predawn hours. Conditions should improve to MVFR or greater by mid-
morning on Wednesday. Prevailing winds should be generally southerly
around 5-15 kts, but may become variable at times due to the
influence of storms over northern areas. JGC/BB-8

&&

.MARINE...
Issued at 331 AM CDT Tue Apr 28 2026

Light to occasionally moderate onshore flow will become
more variable, then temporarily offshore late Wednesday into
Thursday as a cold front sags south over area coastal waters and
stalls. Winds shift to easterly, then return to onshore by Friday
night ahead of another cold front approaching the northern Gulf
coast. This front will cross area waters Saturday, bringing moderate
to strong offshore flow follows for the rest of the weekend, with a
Small Craft Advisory likely.
/16

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Mobile      68  87  65  80 /  20  20  50  50
Pensacola   69  82  69  80 /  10  10  50  50
Destin      69  80  69  79 /  10  10  50  50
Evergreen   64  89  62  80 /  40  20  60  40
Waynesboro  66  87  62  77 /  50  40  70  40
Camden      65  86  62  77 /  60  50  70  40
Crestview   64  87  65  82 /  20  10  50  50

&&

.MOB WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
AL...None.
FL...None.
MS...None.
GM...None.
&&

In the hours before

Special weather statement, Apr 28, 1:47 PM CDT, 1 hour 19 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
147 PM CDT Tue Apr 28 2026

ALZ054-281930-
Wilcox AL-
147 PM CDT Tue Apr 28 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHWESTERN WILCOX COUNTY
THROUGH 230 PM CDT...

At 146 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Pine Hill, or 9 miles northeast of Thomasville, moving east at 25
mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Camden, Pine Hill, and Yellow Bluff.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3208 8723 3194 8721 3187 8729 3194 8767
      3200 8767 3200 8763 3201 8762 3210 8762
      3214 8731
TIME...MOT...LOC 1846Z 272DEG 22KT 3199 8760

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

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Special weather statement, Apr 28, 2:55 PM CDT, 11 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
255 PM CDT Tue Apr 28 2026

ALZ051-282045-
Choctaw AL-
255 PM CDT Tue Apr 28 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHWESTERN CHOCTAW COUNTY
THROUGH 345 PM CDT...

At 255 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 5
miles west of Lisman, or 10 miles northwest of Butler, moving east at
20 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Butler and Lisman.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3212 8843 3224 8842 3226 8818 3219 8812
      3210 8813 3204 8822
TIME...MOT...LOC 1955Z 281DEG 17KT 3218 8838

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 28, 1:47 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMOBWilcox43 min
Apr 28, 2:55 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMOBChoctaw50 min
Apr 28, 4:21 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMOBClarke39 min
Apr 28, 5:58 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMOBButler47 min
Apr 28, 6:17 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMOBButler, Crenshaw21 min
Apr 28, 6:55 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMOBChoctaw50 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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.