Thunderstorms moved across south central Alabama and produced high winds which caused damage.
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The episode as NWS MOB wrote it up.
Thunderstorms moved across south central Alabama and produced high winds which caused damage.
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 27, 1:18 PM CST, 3 minutes earlier.
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Mobile AL Issued by National Weather Service New Orleans LA 218 PM CDT Tue May 27 2025 ...New Discussion, Marine, Fire Weather... .DISCUSSION... Issued at 154 PM CDT Tue May 27 2025 The decaying MCS that entered the area this morning has continued to track east and is beginning to feel the increasing shear from the weak shortwave trough axis to the west currently lifting out of the lower Mississippi River Basin. As such, new updrafts have gradually grown more organized over portions of Conecuh, Butler, Covington, and Crenshaw counties. These storms are capable of hail up to quarter size and damaging winds. Given the lack of low-level wind shear in the lowest km and best shear divorced from the main boundary axis, it is unlikely that a tornado would develop in this environment from a single cell storm. However, a couple of brief spin ups cannot be ruled out over the aforementioned counties in the next few hours though this would likely need to be derived from an organized bowing segment from congealing storms as we're currently seeing near Crenshaw county. By around 4PM we will be saying goodbye to this MCS and pivoting our attention back to the west where some CAM guidance has hinted at the potential for redevelopment of showers and storms across southern MS which will largely be a damaging wind and hail threat with isolated severe storms. These storms would enter the area around 7PM through 11PM this evening. As this secondary line pushes through the southern flank may "lay down" more west to east as it gets left behind allowing showers and storms to linger along the AL and western FL Panhandle coastal areas into the overnight hours. Each successive day in the forecast becomes increasingly uncertain as the MCS parade and the subsequent multiple interpretations by CAM guidance in how to initialize it affects the latest forecasts. As of right now, the forecast leans towards the latest guidance highlight largely coastal, sea-breeze induced convection during the day Wednesday. However, the global model guidance are in agreement that yet another MCS will push from west to east along the northern Gulf Coast on Wednesday afternoon driven by a another weak shortwave within the WSW mid-upper flow. This MCS would arrive into the area in the evening hours, but the longevity and severity of this line is uncertain at this time, but generally straight hodographs and spatially limited surface-based instability would keep the severe weather threat closer to the coast with this wave. Thursday through Monday... Yet another leading shortwave trough within the WSW flow will help to kick off more showers and storms during the day on Thursday which will provide another threat for isolated severe thunderstorms capable of large hail and damaging winds primarily. But wait! There's more. The broad cut-off trough over the central CONUS that will have been meandering for days will finally dig across the southeastern CONUS delivering a welcomed late- spring shot of cold air with a cold front. This boundary will likely deliver widespread showers and storms across the area though the severe threat is a bit murky by this range. Through the weekend, northerly winds will knock dew point temperatures back into the low 60s for much of the area and temperatures on Friday and Saturday will be near 5 to 10 degrees below average. && .AVIATION... (18Z TAFS) Issued at 1259 PM CDT Tue May 27 2025 A line of showers and storms continues to track across the area from west to east. While some of these pop up thunderstorms along the coast could produce brief downpours, lightning, and gusty winds, the severe storm threat will remain north of I-10 and east of I-65 this afternoon. Largely VFR to MVFR CIGs through the remainder of the day with prevailing southerly winds. Another round of showers and storms could develop this afternoon and provide a brief impacts to terminals around 00-04 UTC, but storm coverage is uncertain so PROB30s are added just to acknowledge this potential. && .MARINE... Issued at 154 PM CDT Tue May 27 2025 A light to occasionally moderate onshore flow of 5 to 15 knots will prevail through Thursday, becoming westerly and then northerly Friday into the weekend as a frontal system pushes through the area. Wave heights will remain below 3 feet through the Thursday, near 3 feet offshore on Friday, and then returning to 1-2 feet through the weekend. Winds and seas will be locally higher at times due to thunderstorms each night through Friday. High pressure sets in and onshore flow gradually returns this weekend and into next week. && .FIRE WEATHER... Issued at 154 PM CDT Tue May 27 2025 A soggy forecast with high RH values ahead with rounds of showers and storms each day through Friday. Winds will be as high as 10-15 mph with gusts up to 20-25 mph during the daytime out of the south, then westerly on Friday, then northerly this weekend. Ground fog predominantly over rain-saturated, low-lying areas would be the primary concern, but this radiation type fog will be quick to lift out. High pressure sets in behind the cold front on Saturday and drier conditions prevail this weekend and into next week. && .PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS... Mobile 70 88 70 84 69 85 62 84 / 30 70 40 90 40 70 10 10 Pensacola 74 87 74 84 74 85 66 83 / 30 50 30 80 60 70 30 10 Destin 76 88 76 85 76 85 68 85 / 20 40 30 80 60 70 30 10 Evergreen 68 89 68 86 67 83 59 85 / 30 60 40 90 50 70 10 10 Waynesboro 66 86 67 82 67 81 59 82 / 40 60 50 90 40 60 10 10 Camden 66 85 68 82 66 80 59 81 / 50 50 50 90 50 70 10 10 Crestview 69 90 70 87 69 85 60 86 / 30 70 30 90 50 80 20 10 && .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
Issued by National Weather Service New Orleans LA
1058 AM CDT Tue May 27 2025
ALZ052-261-271630-
Washington AL-Mobile Inland AL-
1058 AM CDT Tue May 27 2025
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTH CENTRAL MOBILE AND SOUTH
CENTRAL WASHINGTON COUNTIES THROUGH 1130 AM CDT...
At 1058 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Gulfcrest, or 5 miles south of Citronelle, moving northeast at 30
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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...
Citronelle and Gulfcrest.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 3094 8817 3098 8828 3127 8816 3120 8798
TIME...MOT...LOC 1558Z 208DEG 25KT 3101 8819
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
95/DMSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
Issued by National Weather Service New Orleans LA
1155 AM CDT Tue May 27 2025
ALZ053-055-271730-
Clarke AL-Monroe AL-
1155 AM CDT Tue May 27 2025
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHWESTERN MONROE AND EAST
CENTRAL CLARKE COUNTIES THROUGH 1230 PM CDT...
At 1155 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 13
miles southeast of Jackson, moving northeast at 35 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.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of southwestern Monroe
and east central Clarke 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.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 3129 8770 3142 8787 3174 8759 3156 8734
TIME...MOT...LOC 1655Z 218DEG 31KT 3139 8772
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
95/DMSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
Issued by National Weather Service New Orleans LA
101 PM CDT Tue May 27 2025
ALZ056>058-060-271900-
Conecuh AL-Butler AL-Covington AL-Crenshaw AL-
101 PM CDT Tue May 27 2025
...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT BUTLER...CRENSHAW...EASTERN
CONECUH AND NORTHERN COVINGTON COUNTIES THROUGH 200 PM CDT...
At 100 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Lowndes County Airport to 7 miles
southeast of Evergreen. Movement was east at 30 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...
I65 And US 84, Gantt, Greenville, Andalusia, River Falls, Glenwood,
Highland Home, Petrey, Opp, Rutledge, Brantley, McKenzie, Dozier,
Georgiana, Luverne, Red Level, Heath, and Evergreen.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CDT for
south central Alabama.
&&
LAT...LON 3153 8619 3120 8620 3133 8711 3196 8671
3197 8641 3205 8640 3205 8630 3196 8630
3196 8619 3188 8618 3179 8620 3179 8615
3166 8615 3162 8618 3162 8615 3160 8614
3154 8614
TIME...MOT...LOC 1800Z 271DEG 27KT 3195 8656 3135 8688
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
ZeringueSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
Issued by National Weather Service New Orleans LA
119 PM CDT Tue May 27 2025
ALZ059-060-271900-
Covington AL-Escambia AL-
119 PM CDT Tue May 27 2025
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN ESCAMBIA AND
SOUTHWESTERN COVINGTON COUNTIES THROUGH 200 PM CDT...
At 119 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 15
miles northwest of Laurel Hill, or 21 miles southwest of Andalusia,
moving northeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel 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.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of southeastern
Escambia and southwestern Covington 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.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CDT for
south central Alabama.
&&
LAT...LON 3123 8642 3099 8664 3099 8670 3102 8679
3119 8675 3120 8674 3118 8672 3119 8672
3119 8670 3127 8670
TIME...MOT...LOC 1819Z 203DEG 23KT 3106 8671
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
ZeringueSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
Issued by National Weather Service New Orleans LA
205 PM CDT Tue May 27 2025
ALZ058-271945-
Crenshaw AL-
205 PM CDT Tue May 27 2025
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN CRENSHAW COUNTY
THROUGH 245 PM CDT...
At 205 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 4
miles south of Brantley, or 13 miles south of Luverne, moving east at
25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Brantley.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CDT for
south central Alabama.
&&
LAT...LON 3154 8615 3153 8619 3146 8620 3147 8628
3153 8628 3153 8630 3149 8635 3157 8635
3163 8618 3162 8618 3162 8615
TIME...MOT...LOC 1905Z 257DEG 22KT 3152 8627
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
ZeringueSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
Issued by National Weather Service New Orleans LA
207 PM CDT Tue May 27 2025
ALZ058-060-271945-
Covington AL-Crenshaw AL-
207 PM CDT Tue May 27 2025
...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT SOUTH CENTRAL CRENSHAW AND
NORTHEASTERN COVINGTON COUNTIES THROUGH 245 PM CDT...
At 207 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 4 miles east of Dozier to 7 miles southwest of
Opp. Movement was east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Opp.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CDT for
south central Alabama.
&&
LAT...LON 3119 8643 3149 8636 3149 8634 3153 8630
3153 8628 3151 8619 3119 8619
TIME...MOT...LOC 1907Z 254DEG 27KT 3150 8629 3122 8637
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
ZeringueThe Eglin Afb radar (KEVX), 100 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 19:21 UTC.
1 thunderstorm wind. Local standard time, as filed.
Trees down on Mill Creek, Grider Mock, and Salem Church Roads. Some of the trees fell on power lines.
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