Tornado Warning Issued for Mobile and Washington Counties in Alabama Until 12:30 AM
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Warning for northern Mobile and southeastern Washington counties as severe thunderstorms with radar-indicated rotation move through the region.
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- Record type
- Tornado Warning
- Affected area
- Southwestern Alabama
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Mobile AL
Tornado warnings are short-window notices for the named area. The issuing office is the authority on whether the warning remains active or has been replaced.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Southwestern Alabama.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Mobile has issued a Tornado Warning for parts of southwestern Alabama. The alert is effective from 11:40 PM CDT on Wednesday, March 11, until 12:30 AM CDT on Thursday, March 12.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following geographic regions:
- Northern Mobile County in southwestern Alabama
- Southeastern Washington County in southwestern Alabama
Specific communities in the path of these storms include Citronelle, Gulfcrest, Calvert, Mount Vernon, Movico, and Axis.
What You Should Do
TAKE COVER NOW! Residents in the warning area should move immediately to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Stay away from 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.
Expected Conditions
At 11:40 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing a tornado were located along a line extending from 4 miles south of Deer Park to 8 miles west of Gulfcrest, moving east at 40 mph.
- Hazard: Tornado and hail up to .75 inches.
- 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, and tree damage is likely.
Timeline
The warning is in effect until 12:30 AM CDT. Expected arrival times for the dangerous storms include:
- Citronelle and Gulfcrest: Around 11:45 PM CDT
- Calvert, Mount Vernon, and Movico: Around 12:00 AM CDT
- Axis: Around 12:10 AM CDT
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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