Severe Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Mobile, AL
Issued by NWS Mobile, AL
232 WWUS54 KMOB 172111 SVSMOB Severe Weather Statement National Weather Service Mobile AL 411 PM CDT Fri May 17 2024 ALC039-FLC091-172130- /O.CON.KMOB.TO.W.0016.000000T0000Z-240517T2130Z/ Covington AL-Okaloosa FL- 411 PM CDT Fri May 17 2024 ...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 430 PM CDT FOR SOUTHEASTERN COVINGTON AND NORTHEASTERN OKALOOSA COUNTIES... At 411 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Florala, moving east at 30 mph. HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely. This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of southeastern Covington and northeastern Okaloosa Counties. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris. && LAT...LON 3097 8653 3112 8645 3107 8619 3099 8619 3099 8639 3092 8639 TIME...MOT...LOC 2111Z 289DEG 26KT 3101 8631 TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN $$ RD