Severe thunderstorms developed and produced hail in portions of coastal Alabama.
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Severe thunderstorms developed and produced hail in portions of coastal Alabama.
The local office's own words before the first event, 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 the first event at May 15, 2:55 PM CST, 55 minutes earlier.
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Mobile AL 355 PM CDT Sun May 15 2022 .NEAR TERM UPDATE /Now Through Monday/...Mid to upper level troughing persists across the region today before shifting slightly east going into Monday. Once again we will see afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms popping off along the seabreeze boundary as it moves inland this afternoon and evening, likely lingering into the late evening hours. Shear remains modest in the 20 to 25kt range, perhaps locally enhanced to nearer 30kts in association with the seabreeze boundary. CAPE will be in the 2,000 to 2,500j/kg range with DCAPE values of 800 to 1,100j/kg. Any showers and storms that develop today once again will have the chance to become strong to severe sporting large hail and damaging wind gusts in any of the more robust convection. This is particularly true in any cases where storm mergers are involved. Temperatures are topping out in the upper 80's to lower 90's today with temperatures falling into the middle to upper 60's tonight. Heading into Monday our trough shifts east some and transient shortwave ridging moves overhead in the mid to upper levels. This should help induce some subsidence over the area and help keep convective coverage more limited across the area during the afternoon hours. Once again though can't rule out an isolated shower or thunderstorm owing to daytime heating or the seabreeze boundary. High temperatures will likely reach the lower 90's for most locations. As has been the case the past couple days, monitoring how convection evolves upstream across MO/AR this afternoon for a complex of thunderstorms that develops and moves quickly southeast. This should begin to fizzle out as it moves across northern MS into AL after sunset given loss of daytime heating and subsequently SBCAPE. Will continue to watch as forecast guidance often has a difficult time in these regimes diagnosing the evolution of these convective complexes even with a 12 to 24 hour lead time. A low risk of rip currents remains in place through Monday. MM/25 && .SHORT TERM /Monday night Through Wednesday night/...Monday night and Tuesday, an upper trough over the Southeast gets sheared as it shifts east as an upper level shortwave trough over the Great Lakes moves off and an upper ridge along the lee side of the Rockies pushes east over the Plains. A weak surface cold front moves south across the Southeast states through Tuesday night. On Monday evening lingering convection should end by midnight, with a few showers or storms persisting over the adjacent Gulf waters overnight. On Tuesday, with the front moving through and with PWAT's still generally around 1.0-1.2 inches, will probably see some isolated to scattered convection over portions of the forecast area, but the upper ridge building in from the west may help to limit this somewhat. The front drops just offshore by late Tuesday night and remains to our south through Wednesday night, with ridging surface and aloft building over our area. Expect dry conditions for the end of the short term period and already warm to hot temperatures becoming even moreso by Wednesday. Lows Monday and Tuesday nights range from the low to mid over inland areas and upper 60s to near 70 along the coast. A little warmer Wednesday night with lows mainly in the upper 60s inland and low to mid 70s at the coast. Highs on Tuesday around 90 to low 90s inland and mid to upper 80s at the coast, a little warmer on Wednesday highs with in the low to mid 90s inland but still mid to upper 80s along the coast. /12 && .EXTENDED TERM /Thursday Through Sunday/...General weak ridging continues over the forecast area through Friday with little to no rain expected through that time frame. Ridging begins to break down from west to east over the weekend as as surface cold front and weak upper trough moves toward and then over the region Saturday and Sunday. Moisture gradually increases as the system approaches from the west, and at least scattered coverages of mainly afternoon showers and storms will return for both Saturday and Sunday. Guidance continues to advertise temperatures well above seasonal norms through the extended period, with lows generally in the upper 60s to low 70s and highs in the mid 80s along the coast, with lower to mid 90s inland. /12 && .MARINE...A diurnal wind pattern remains in place through Tuesday with sea breeze winds increasing near the coast and over area bays during the day and a land breeze at night. This diurnal wind pattern will be augmented by any convective complexes that move across coastal waters through Monday night with temporary offshore surges with storms. A light to moderate southwesterly flow will become established by the middle to latter portions of the upcoming week. Seas remain around 1 foot through Monday, increasing to 1 to 2 feet by Tuesday. MM/25 && .MOB WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... AL...None. FL...None. MS...None. GM...None. && This product is also available on the web at: www.weather.gov/mob
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
330 PM CDT Sun May 15 2022
ALZ264-266-FLZ201-202-152115-
Baldwin Coastal AL-Baldwin Central AL-Escambia Inland FL-
Escambia Coastal FL-
330 PM CDT Sun May 15 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southeastern Baldwin
and central Escambia Counties through 415 PM CDT...
At 329 PM CDT, National Weather Service doppler radar indicated a
strong thunderstorm 7 miles west of Gonzalez, moving south at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 30 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of southeastern
Baldwin and central Escambia Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
&&
LAT...LON 3041 8737 3043 8734 3046 8737 3045 8740
3047 8742 3045 8742 3044 8739 3042 8740
3042 8741 3044 8756 3071 8748 3070 8729
3041 8734
TIME...MOT...LOC 2029Z 017DEG 9KT 3058 8742
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...30 MPH
CGALSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
357 PM CDT Sun May 15 2022
FLZ202>204-152145-
Santa Rosa Coastal FL-Escambia Coastal FL-Santa Rosa Inland FL-
357 PM CDT Sun May 15 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southwestern Santa
Rosa and south central Escambia Counties through 445 PM CDT...
At 357 PM CDT, National Weather Service doppler radar indicated a
strong thunderstorm over Pace, moving south at 5 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 30 mph and half inch 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...
Pensacola, Ferry Pass, Brent, West Pensacola, Ensley, Warrington,
Gonzalez, Pace, Gulf Breeze, Goulding, Myrtle Grove, Oriole Beach,
Pea Ridge and Floridatown.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
&&
LAT...LON 3067 8727 3069 8709 3044 8709 3044 8710
3052 8710 3058 8718 3057 8719 3049 8715
3037 8717 3037 8715 3040 8708 3038 8708
3035 8714 3036 8720 3034 8720 3034 8708
3033 8718 3031 8736
TIME...MOT...LOC 2057Z 007DEG 5KT 3060 8716
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...30 MPH
CGALSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
401 PM CDT Sun May 15 2022
ALZ263-265-152145-
Mobile Coastal AL-Mobile Central AL-
401 PM CDT Sun May 15 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southwestern Mobile
County through 445 PM CDT...
At 400 PM CDT, National Weather Service doppler radar indicated a
strong thunderstorm 5 miles northeast of Bayou La Batre. This storm
was nearly stationary.
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...
Tillmans Corner, Theodore, Bayou La Batre and Coden.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 3058 8830 3060 8812 3059 8812 3059 8811
3060 8811 3060 8810 3046 8810 3045 8811
3039 8811 3038 8827
TIME...MOT...LOC 2100Z 168DEG 2KT 3046 8820
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...30 MPH
CGALPRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOBILE AL
428 PM CDT SUN MAY 15 2022
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0415 PM HAIL 2 WSW FERRY PASS 30.51N 87.24W
05/15/2022 M1.00 INCH ESCAMBIA FL PUBLIC
PUBLIC PHOTOS OF QUARTER SIZE HAIL AROUND
4:15 PM CDT.
&&
MMSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
435 PM CDT Sun May 15 2022
ALZ264-152215-
Baldwin Central AL-
435 PM CDT Sun May 15 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of south central
Baldwin County through 515 PM CDT...
At 435 PM CDT, National Weather Service doppler radar indicated a
strong thunderstorm over Summerdale, or near Robertsdale. This storm
was nearly stationary.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 30 mph and half inch 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...
Foley, Robertsdale, Loxley, Summerdale and Silverhill.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
&&
LAT...LON 3042 8781 3043 8781 3044 8780 3047 8780
3045 8782 3045 8783 3064 8778 3061 8758
3038 8764
TIME...MOT...LOC 2135Z 012DEG 4KT 3051 8771
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...30 MPH
CGALSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
448 PM CDT Sun May 15 2022
ALZ058-152230-
Crenshaw AL-
448 PM CDT Sun May 15 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of central Crenshaw
County through 530 PM CDT...
At 447 PM CDT, National Weather Service doppler radar indicated a
strong thunderstorm 4 miles northwest of Rutledge, or 7 miles
northwest of Luverne. This storm was nearly stationary.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 30 mph and half inch 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...
Luverne and Rutledge.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
&&
LAT...LON 3155 8644 3166 8646 3166 8645 3176 8645
3176 8644 3177 8644 3178 8645 3182 8645
3186 8636 3164 8616
TIME...MOT...LOC 2147Z 340DEG 2KT 3176 8638
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...30 MPH
CGALThe Mobile radar (KMOB), 56 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 21:48 UTC.
7 hail. Local standard time, as filed.
Quarter size hail was reported. First round of hail fell from 450 to 458 pm and resumed briefly at 507 pm.
Quarter to half dollar size hail was reported on Memphis Way in Robertsdale.
Pea to quarter size hail was reported.
Quarter size hail reported via social media.
Quarter size hail reported via social media.
Quarter to half dollar size hail was reported on Glenwood Hills Drive in Wilmer.
Quarter size hail was reported near Mary Montgomery School.
After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.
Every storm in Alabama in 2022Every state in 2022This day in weather historyWarnings in Alabama, May 2022
NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-09-24. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 1032120, 1032121, 1032122, 1032123, 1032124, 1032125, 1032126.