Strong thunderstorms moved across the area and produced damaging winds.
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The episode as NWS MOB wrote it up.
Strong thunderstorms moved across the area and produced damaging winds.
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 Aug 5, 3:30 PM CST, 1 hour earlier.
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Mobile AL
430 PM CDT Sat Aug 5 2023
...New NEAR TERM, SHORT TERM, LONG TERM, MARINE...
.NEAR TERM...
(Now through Sunday)
Issued at 430 PM CDT Sat Aug 5 2023
An active day is currently ongoing with scattered to
numerous showers and thunderstorms currently ongoing. The bulk of
the storms are centered over the northwestern Florida Panhandle as a
slowly moving outflow boundary drifts westward. Upstream confluence
has allowed for backbuilding of storms along this boundary currently
located over central Santa Rosa County. PWATS in excess of 2 inches
will allow for efficient rain rates of 2 to 3 inches per hour and
slow west propagation will likely support heavy rainfall leading to
minor flooding and localized instances of flash flooding. Gusty
winds around 40 to 50 mph potentially up to 60 mph have been
occurring with this cluster of storms as it progresses westward. This
activity is expected to continue through the evening before subsiding
with the loss of daytime heating.
Sunday will be pretty close to a mirror replica of today as the
upper ridge over Texas continues to slowly retreat westward and
upper troughing digs into the Ohio River valley. A shortwave is
expected to propagate through the flow leading to scattered to
likely showers and thunderstorms during the afternoon. The best rain
chances will be focused further east away from the influences of the
upper ridge. The main concerns will be with heavy rainfall and some
isolated instances of gusty winds as DCAPES float around 1000 J/KG.
PWATS will be around 2 to 2.25 inches which would once again support
heavy rainfall rates.
Prior to any storms, heat will be the talk as once again
temperatures will climb into the mid to upper 90s with dewpoints in
the low to mid 70s. This will result in heat indices of around 110
to 112 or just below excessive heat warning. The only reason we did
not decide to pull the trigger on a heat warning is 1. Uncertainty
with afternoon storms across the area potentially limiting the heat
and 2. Majority of the area will likely fall within our 108 to 112
degree heat advisory criteria and not enough areas is expected to
see higher. However, some locations especially along the immediate
coastal interface will likely see heat indices of around 112 to
maybe some localized 113 during the afternoon as the seabreeze moves
inland. In the grand scheme of things this is splitting hairs and
the overall message is it will be absolutely miserable outside and
dangerous to spend extended periods outdoors. Be sure to drink
plenty of water and limit time in direct sunlight as much as
possible. BB/03
&&
.SHORT TERM...
(Sunday night through Tuesday night)
Issued at 430 PM CDT Sat Aug 5 2023
An upper level ridge of high pressure remains oriented across the
Desert Southwest and into west/southwest TX through Monday before
shifting eastward across south TX and the adjacent Gulf Tuesday
and Tuesday night. Mid level westerly mid to upper level flow
will meanwhile increase across MS/AL/northwest FL into early next
week along the base of a trough axis that amplifies somewhat east
of the MS River Valley. Convective coverage may be somewhat more
limited over the forecast area on Monday as compared to Sunday,
but moisture will be sufficient to keep isolated to scattered
storms in the forecast, particularly in the vicinity of the
western FL panhandle and adjacent south central AL. Storm chances
may trend higher on Tuesday, becoming more scattered to numerous
in coverage as a frontal boundary sinks southward into our region
along the amplifying mid level trough axis. Isolated strong to
severe storms will remain possible on Monday given MLCAPE values
of 2500-3500 J/KG, but severe storm and heavy rainfall potential
could tick a little higher on Tuesday, especially over interior
areas where MLCAPE values could increase over 3000-4000 J/KG in
the vicinity of the boundary. Hot temperatures will persist into
early next week with highs ranging in the mid to upper 90s and
maximum heat indices between 105-110 degrees over the entire area
Monday, and over the southern half of our region (south of the
boundary) by Tuesday. /21
&&
.LONG TERM...
(Wednesday through Saturday)
Issued at 430 PM CDT Sat Aug 5 2023
Very little change was made to the extended forecast period.
Scattered storms will remain possible each day as periodic
shortwave impulses in westerly to northwesterly flow move across
the region. Rich deep layer moisture and moderate to strong
instability will likely support a few strong to severe storm cells
with locally heavy rainfall each day. Temperatures will remain hot
in the mid to upper 90s each day with maximum heat indices of
102-107 degrees Wednesday and Thursday potentially trending a
little higher back to near or within Heat Advisory thresholds by
Friday and Saturday. /21
&&
.MARINE...
Issued at 430 PM CDT Sat Aug 5 2023
No hazards are expected as a light diurnal flow to slight
westerly flow will persist through Wednesday. Isolated to Scattered
showers and storms may be possible along the near coastal waters
during the late afternoons. BB/03
&&
.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Mobile 77 97 78 98 79 97 77 94 / 20 30 20 20 10 50 30 40
Pensacola 78 96 80 96 81 96 78 94 / 30 40 20 20 10 50 30 50
Destin 80 93 82 93 83 94 80 93 / 30 60 30 30 10 50 30 50
Evergreen 74 97 75 98 76 96 72 95 / 20 60 30 30 20 60 40 50
Waynesboro 75 98 76 98 75 94 73 95 / 40 30 20 20 20 50 20 40
Camden 74 95 75 96 74 90 71 91 / 30 60 20 30 20 50 30 50
Crestview 73 97 75 98 76 97 72 96 / 20 60 30 30 10 60 30 50
&&
.MOB WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
AL...Heat Advisory until 7 PM CDT this evening for ALZ051>060-261>266.
Heat Advisory from 10 AM to 7 PM CDT Sunday for ALZ051>060-
261>266.
FL...Heat Advisory until 7 PM CDT this evening for FLZ201>206.
Heat Advisory from 10 AM to 7 PM CDT Sunday for FLZ201>206.
MS...Heat Advisory until 7 PM CDT this evening for MSZ067-075-076-078-
079.
Heat Advisory from 10 AM to 7 PM CDT Sunday for MSZ067-075-076-
078-079.
GM...None.
&&
This product is also available on the web at:
www.weather.gov/mobPreliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Mobile AL
510 PM CDT Sat Aug 5 2023
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0448 PM Tstm Wnd Gst Brookley Field ASOS 30.62N 88.07W
08/05/2023 M49 MPH Mobile AL ASOS
ASOS station KBFM at Mobile Brookley Field
in downtown gusted to 49mph.
&&
mbPreliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Mobile AL
513 PM CDT Sat Aug 5 2023
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0420 PM Tstm Wnd Gst 2 ENE Pensacola Beach 30.34N 87.12W
08/05/2023 M39 MPH Escambia FL Mesonet
WeatherSTEM station on Pensacola Beach
gusted to 39mph.
&&
mbPreliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Mobile AL
514 PM CDT Sat Aug 5 2023
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0430 PM Tstm Wnd Gst Pensacola NAS 30.35N 87.32W
08/05/2023 M39 MPH Escambia FL AWOS
AWOS station KNPA on the NAS Pensacola Base
gusted to 39mph.
&&
mbSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
514 PM CDT Sat Aug 5 2023
ALZ059-262-FLZ201-052300-
Baldwin Inland AL-Escambia AL-Escambia Inland FL-
514 PM CDT Sat Aug 5 2023
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTH CENTRAL BALDWIN...
SOUTHWESTERN ESCAMBIA AND NORTHWESTERN ESCAMBIA COUNTIES THROUGH 600
PM CDT...
At 513 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9
miles southwest of Poarch Creek Reservation, or 12 miles north of Bay
Minette, moving southeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Atmore, I65 And CR 1, and Poarch Creek Reservation.
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 3109 8787 3119 8758 3097 8744 3084 8775
TIME...MOT...LOC 2213Z 331DEG 11KT 3105 8770
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
cbSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
521 PM CDT Sat Aug 5 2023
ALZ056-059-060-FLZ203-205-052300-
Conecuh AL-Covington AL-Escambia AL-Okaloosa Inland FL-
Santa Rosa Inland FL-
521 PM CDT Sat Aug 5 2023
...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT EASTERN ESCAMBIA...SOUTHEASTERN
CONECUH...SOUTHWESTERN COVINGTON...NORTHWESTERN OKALOOSA AND
NORTHEASTERN SANTA ROSA COUNTIES THROUGH 600 PM CDT...
At 520 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms 11 miles east of East Brewton, or 11 miles east of
Brewton, moving south at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts in excess of 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Castleberry.
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 3134 8710 3149 8671 3099 8656 3087 8700
TIME...MOT...LOC 2220Z 341DEG 14KT 3113 8688
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
cbSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
528 PM CDT Sat Aug 5 2023
ALZ263-265-052330-
Mobile Coastal AL-Mobile Central AL-
528 PM CDT Sat Aug 5 2023
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHWESTERN MOBILE COUNTY
THROUGH 630 PM CDT...
At 528 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
I10 And I65, or over Tillmans Corner, moving southwest at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Midtown Mobile, Tillmans Corner, Theodore, I10 And I65, and Mobile
Regional Airport.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
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 3074 8815 3060 8803 3037 8821 3060 8840
TIME...MOT...LOC 2228Z 052DEG 8KT 3062 8813
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPHThe Mobile radar (KMOB), 12 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 22:30 UTC.
1 thunderstorm wind. Local standard time, as filed.
High winds damaged a roof and downed power lines on Halls Mill Road.
After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.
Every storm in Alabama in 2023Every state in 2023This day in weather historyWarnings in Alabama, August 2023
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: 1133598.