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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 93, NWS Mobile, AL
NWS Mobile, AL issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Jul 5, 2026, 5:23 PM CDT for Clarke County, Wilcox County, Alabama. It was in force for 22 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
- Jul 5, 2026, 5:23 PM CDT (22:23 UTC)
- Expired
- Jul 5, 2026, 5:45 PM CDT
- In force
- 22 min
- Issued by
- NWS Mobile, AL
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Hail
- 0.75 in
- Wind
- 60.0 mph
Counties Clarke County, AL, Wilcox County, AL
The radar
The Mobile radar (KMOB), 153 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 22:23 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, 10.4 hours before the alert went out and 158 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
- 1854 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -26 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 932 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 11 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -20 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 0 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
812
WUUS54 KMOB 052223
SVRMOB
ALC025-131-052315-
/O.NEW.KMOB.SV.W.0093.260705T2223Z-260705T2315Z/
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Mobile AL
523 PM CDT Sun Jul 5 2026
The National Weather Service in Mobile has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northeastern Clarke County in southwestern Alabama...
Southwestern Wilcox County in south central Alabama...
* Until 615 PM CDT.
* At 523 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Thomasville,
moving east at 5 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
* Locations impacted include...
Thomasville and Pine Hill.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
&&
LAT...LON 3184 8751 3185 8781 3199 8779 3199 8767
3200 8766 3201 8762 3204 8762 3204 8749
TIME...MOT...LOC 2223Z 260DEG 6KT 3192 8771
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
$$
MM1 follow-up statement
134
WWUS54 KMOB 052245
SVSMOB
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
545 PM CDT Sun Jul 5 2026
ALC025-131-052255-
/O.CAN.KMOB.SV.W.0093.000000T0000Z-260705T2315Z/
Clarke AL-Wilcox AL-
545 PM CDT Sun Jul 5 2026
...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN CLARKE AND
SOUTHWESTERN WILCOX COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property.
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
LAT...LON 3184 8751 3185 8781 3199 8779 3199 8767
3200 8766 3201 8762 3204 8762 3204 8749
TIME...MOT...LOC 2244Z 260DEG 6KT 3193 8767
$$
MMWhat 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 Jul 5, 2:53 PM CDT, 2 hours 30 minutes earlier. Its key messages:
- Issued at 252 PM CDT Sun Jul 5 2026
- Heat indices remain in the 100 to 107 range each afternoon through the end of the week.
- Rain and thunderstorm chances increase today and Monday. Locally heavy rainfall, gusty winds, and frequent lightning can be expected with any storms.
Area forecast discussion, Jul 5, 2:53 PM CDT, 2 hours 30 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Mobile AL
253 PM CDT Sun Jul 5 2026
...New MARINE...
.KEY MESSAGES...
Issued at 252 PM CDT Sun Jul 5 2026
- Heat indices remain in the 100 to 107 range each afternoon
through the end of the week.
- Rain and thunderstorm chances increase today and Monday.
Locally heavy rainfall, gusty winds, and frequent lightning
can be expected with any storms.
&&
.DISCUSSION...
Issued at 156 PM CDT Sun Jul 5 2026
The remnant energy from the system that moved through Oklahoma
yesterday along with a shortwave will make its way east today giving
some extra lift over the area. SPC has placed most of the area into
a marginal risk today. There are very high PWATs of 2.0-2.1" which
is around the 90th percentile based on sounding climatology. This
moisture along with destabilization through the day will promote
scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms this afternoon into
the evening. The atmospheric column is quite saturated and
relatively warm mid-level temperatures with a freezing level of
15,000+ feet supports efficient warm rain processes with rainfall
rates up to 2-3 inches/hour. WPC has the northwest half of the area
in a marginal risk for excessive rainfall today. Expect strong to
severe wind gusts and localized flooding with ponding in roadways
and low lying areas.
Moisture remains quite high through the end of the week with
dominant southwesterly low level flow and PWATs of 1.8-2.0". The
trough is slow to move while encountering the subtropical ridge to
our east. We are still influenced by this increased buoyancy
tomorrow into Tuesday leading to another day of scattered to locally
numerous storms. The ridge slowly builds back in mid week and
decreases rain chances to a more normal summertime pattern with
daily chances for isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms,
especially along the sea breeze and resultant outflow boundaries.
Heat index values continue to be just below the Heat Advisory
threshold of 108-112, with maximum values of 100-107 for much of the
area. The building ridge by mid to end week will increase
temperatures and heat indices close to the aforementioned threshold
and will be monitored in the coming days. There continues be little
overnight relief with low temperatures through mid next week only
reaching the low to mid 70s inland and the upper 70s to 80 along the
coast. Anybody outdoors should drink plenty of water and take breaks
in A/C when possible. SS/97
&&
.AVIATION...
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 1231 PM CDT Sun Jul 5 2026
Scattered to numerous showers and storms develop through the
afternoon, with the higher coverage anticipated along and west of
I-65. The convection diminishes this evening with isolated to
scattered showers and storms redeveloping Monday morning. MVFR
conditions are anticipated with the stronger showers and storms
with otherwise VFR conditions prevailing. Winds will be primarily
westerly to southerly at 5-10 knots this afternoon, then diminish
to a light and variable flow by early this evening. A west to
southwest flow at 5-10 knots develops Monday morning. /29
&&
.MARINE...
Issued at 252 PM CDT Sun Jul 5 2026
A light to occasionally moderate southwest to west flow will prevail
through late week. Seas will remain generally 2 feet or less. /29
&&
.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Mobile 74 91 75 92 / 30 50 50 60
Pensacola 78 92 79 93 / 50 50 60 60
Destin 79 90 80 91 / 60 60 60 60
Evergreen 72 90 73 91 / 30 50 40 50
Waynesboro 73 90 73 91 / 30 50 40 40
Camden 73 88 73 89 / 30 50 40 30
Crestview 74 92 74 92 / 30 50 40 70
&&
.MOB WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
AL...None.
FL...None.
MS...None.
GM...None.
&&In the hours before
Special weather statement, Jul 5, 4:06 PM CDT, 1 hour 17 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
406 PM CDT Sun Jul 5 2026
ALZ052-053-052145-
Clarke AL-Washington AL-
406 PM CDT Sun Jul 5 2026
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT EAST CENTRAL WASHINGTON AND
SOUTHWESTERN CLARKE COUNTIES THROUGH 445 PM CDT...
At 406 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Wagarville, or 8 miles southwest of Jackson, moving east at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 30 mph and pea 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...
Jackson, Wagarville, and Leroy.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 3150 8766 3135 8775 3136 8775 3136 8777
3135 8777 3133 8779 3130 8778 3129 8779
3128 8779 3127 8780 3128 8782 3126 8783
3131 8810 3157 8802
TIME...MOT...LOC 2106Z 288DEG 9KT 3141 8798
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...30 MPHSpecial weather statement, Jul 5, 4:16 PM CDT, 1 hour 7 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
416 PM CDT Sun Jul 5 2026
MSZ075-076-079-052200-
Perry MS-Greene MS-George MS-
416 PM CDT Sun Jul 5 2026
...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT NORTHERN GEORGE...SOUTHEASTERN
PERRY AND SOUTHERN GREENE COUNTIES THROUGH 500 PM CDT...
At 416 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms near McLain, or 17 miles south of Richton, moving east
at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea 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...
Lucedale, Leakesville, Beaumont, and McLain.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 3126 8901 3124 8847 3088 8848 3092 8903
TIME...MOT...LOC 2116Z 280DEG 18KT 3110 8888
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPHSpecial weather statement, Jul 5, 5:04 PM CDT, 19 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
504 PM CDT Sun Jul 5 2026
ALZ051-053-052245-
Clarke AL-Choctaw AL-
504 PM CDT Sun Jul 5 2026
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTH CENTRAL CHOCTAW AND
NORTHWESTERN CLARKE COUNTIES THROUGH 545 PM CDT...
At 504 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles south of Putnam, or 16 miles southeast of Butler, moving east
at 15 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...
Thomasville.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 3202 8812 3199 8810 3200 8809 3201 8809
3199 8807 3199 8767 3188 8767 3188 8766
3186 8766 3177 8821 3203 8813 3203 8812
TIME...MOT...LOC 2204Z 258DEG 11KT 3192 8803
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
MMThe office that day
Everything else NWS Mobile, AL issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 5, 4:31 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MOB | Choctaw | 44 min |
| Jul 5, 5:01 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | MOB | 89 min | |
| Jul 5, 4:06 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MOB | Clarke | 39 min |
| Jul 5, 4:29 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Choctaw | 23 min |
| Jul 5, 5:04 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MOB | Clarke | 41 min |
| Jul 5, 6:35 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MOB | Crenshaw | 40 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.