Tornado Warning Issued for West Central Mobile County Until 12:15 AM CDT
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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 an immediate Tornado Warning for west central Mobile County as radar indicates a rotating storm moving east at 30 mph.
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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 west central Mobile County in southwestern Alabama. This alert is effective immediately following radar-indicated rotation in the area.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers west central Mobile County. At 11:59 PM CDT, the storm was located over Tanner Williams, or approximately 13 miles west of Midtown Mobile. The weather service indicates the storm will be near the Mobile Regional Airport around 12:05 AM CDT.
What You Should Do
TAKE COVER NOW! Residents in the warning area should move 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 immediately to protect yourself from flying debris.
Expected Conditions
A severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado is moving east at 30 mph. Hazards include a tornado and flying debris, which poses a significant danger to those without shelter. Mobile homes are at risk of being damaged or destroyed. Residents should also expect damage to roofs, windows, vehicles, and trees.
Timeline
The Tornado Warning is in effect until 12:15 AM CDT on March 12, 2026. The storm was tracked moving east at 30 mph as of 11:59 PM CDT.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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