Watches, Warnings & Advisories



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Rip Current Statement

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
408 AM CDT Fri Oct 9 2026

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-091700-
/O.EXT.KMOB.SU.W.0002.261009T1200Z-261011T0500Z/
/O.EXT.KMOB.RP.S.0027.000000T0000Z-261011T2300Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
408 AM CDT Fri Oct 9 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON...
...HIGH SURF WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CDT SATURDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
  For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking waves of
  6 to 10 feet developing Friday morning in the surf zone builds
  to 12 to 18 feet over the Alabama beaches and 20 to 25 feet
  over the northwest Florida beaches by late Friday afternoon.
  These heights likely to linger through the overnight hours.
  Surf begins to abate late Friday night and Saturday.

* WHERE...In Alabama, Mobile Coastal and Baldwin Coastal
  Counties. In Florida, Escambia Coastal, Santa Rosa Coastal and
  Okaloosa Coastal Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Sunday
  afternoon. For the High Surf Warning, until midnight CDT
  Saturday night.

* IMPACTS...Breaking waves can sweep people off jetties and
  docks, and into dangerous seas. Life-threatening swimming
  conditions and significant beach erosion can be expected. Rip
  currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into
  deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Everyone should remain out of the water due to life-threatening
surf conditions. Stay off of jetties, piers, and other waterside
infrastructure.

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don`t swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$




High Surf Warning

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
408 AM CDT Fri Oct 9 2026

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-091700-
/O.EXT.KMOB.SU.W.0002.261009T1200Z-261011T0500Z/
/O.EXT.KMOB.RP.S.0027.000000T0000Z-261011T2300Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
408 AM CDT Fri Oct 9 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON...
...HIGH SURF WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CDT SATURDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
  For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking waves of
  6 to 10 feet developing Friday morning in the surf zone builds
  to 12 to 18 feet over the Alabama beaches and 20 to 25 feet
  over the northwest Florida beaches by late Friday afternoon.
  These heights likely to linger through the overnight hours.
  Surf begins to abate late Friday night and Saturday.

* WHERE...In Alabama, Mobile Coastal and Baldwin Coastal
  Counties. In Florida, Escambia Coastal, Santa Rosa Coastal and
  Okaloosa Coastal Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Sunday
  afternoon. For the High Surf Warning, until midnight CDT
  Saturday night.

* IMPACTS...Breaking waves can sweep people off jetties and
  docks, and into dangerous seas. Life-threatening swimming
  conditions and significant beach erosion can be expected. Rip
  currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into
  deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Everyone should remain out of the water due to life-threatening
surf conditions. Stay off of jetties, piers, and other waterside
infrastructure.

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don`t swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$




Storm Surge Warning

STORM SURGE WARNING
NWS MOBILE AL
407 AM CDT FRI OCT 9 2026

FLZ202-091715-
/O.CON.KMOB.SS.W.1009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
407 AM CDT FRI OCT 9 2026
Escambia Coastal-

...HURRICANE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT...
...STORM SURGE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT...

* LOCATIONS AFFECTED
- Pensacola
- Pensacola Beach
- Perdido Bay

* WIND
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Equivalent Cat 1 Hurricane force wind
- Peak Wind Forecast: 75-95 mph with gusts to 120 mph
- Window for Tropical Storm force winds: early this afternoon
until early Saturday morning
- Window for Hurricane force winds: early this afternoon
until early Saturday morning

- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for wind 74
to 110 mph
- The wind threat has remained nearly steady from the
previous assessment.
- PLAN: Plan for life-threatening wind of equivalent CAT 1 or
2 hurricane force.
- PREPARE: Remaining efforts to protect life and property
should be urgently completed. Prepare for considerable wind
damage.
- ACT: Move to safe shelter before the wind becomes hazardous.

- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Extensive
- Considerable roof damage to sturdy buildings, with some
having window, door, and garage door failures leading to
structural damage. Mobile homes severely damaged, with some
destroyed. Damage accentuated by airborne projectiles.
Locations may be uninhabitable for weeks.
- Many large trees snapped or uprooted along with fences and
roadway signs blown over.
- Some roads impassable from large debris, and more within
urban or heavily wooded places.
- Large areas with power and communications outages.

* STORM SURGE
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Life-threatening storm surge possible
- Peak Storm Surge Inundation: The potential for 4-7 feet
above ground somewhere within surge prone areas
- Window of concern: through Saturday morning

- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for storm
surge flooding greater than 6 feet above ground
- The storm surge threat has remained nearly steady from the
previous assessment.
- PLAN: Shelter against life-threatening storm surge flooding
of greater than 6 feet above ground.
- PREPARE: All ordered evacuations should be complete.
Evacuees should be in shelters well away from storm surge
flooding.
- ACT: Remain sheltered in a safe location. Do not venture
outside. Move to upper floors to escape rising water if
necessary.

- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Unfolding
- Potential impacts from the main surge event are unfolding.

* FLOODING RAIN
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Flood Watch is in effect
- Peak Rainfall Amounts: Additional 4-8 inches, with locally
higher amounts

- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for major
flooding rain
- The flooding rain threat has remained nearly steady from
the previous assessment.
- PLAN: Emergency plans should include the potential for
major flooding from heavy rain. Evacuations and rescues are
likely.
- PREPARE: Strongly consider protective actions, especially
if you are in an area vulnerable to flooding.
- ACT: Heed any flood watches and warnings. Failure to take
action will likely result in serious injury or loss of life.

- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Extensive
- Major rainfall flooding may prompt many evacuations and
rescues.
- Rivers and tributaries may rapidly overflow their banks in
multiple places. Small streams, creeks, canals, and ditches
may become dangerous rivers. Flood control systems and
barriers may become stressed.
- Flood waters can enter many structures within multiple
communities, some structures becoming uninhabitable or
washed away. Many places where flood waters may cover
escape routes. Streets and parking lots become rivers of
moving water with underpasses submerged. Driving conditions
become dangerous. Many road and bridge closures with some
weakened or washed out.

* TORNADO
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST:
- Situation is somewhat favorable for tornadoes

- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for a few
tornadoes
- The tornado threat has decreased from the previous
assessment.
- PLAN: Emergency plans should include the potential for a
few tornadoes.
- PREPARE: If your shelter is particularly vulnerable to
tornadoes, prepare to relocate to safe shelter before
hazardous weather arrives.
- ACT: If a tornado warning is issued, be ready to shelter
quickly.

- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Limited
- The occurrence of isolated tornadoes can hinder the
execution of emergency plans during tropical events.
- A few places may experience tornado damage, along with
power and communications disruptions.
- Locations could realize roofs peeled off buildings,
chimneys toppled, mobile homes pushed off foundations or
overturned, large tree tops and branches snapped off,
shallow-rooted trees knocked over, moving vehicles blown
off roads, and small boats pulled from moorings.

* FOR MORE INFORMATION:
- For evacuation and shelter information, please refer to:
- Escambia County EMA: 850-471-6400 or myescambia.com/beready
- For storm surge threat graphics and other storm impacts:
- NWS Mobile: www.weather.gov/mob

LAT...LON 3034 8719 3034 8718 3035 8708 3036 8705
          3038 8693 3037 8692 3033 8710 3032 8721
          3031 8728 3033 8730 3034 8729 3034 8719
LAT...LON 3048 8716 3047 8716 3043 8716 3041 8719
          3040 8721 3040 8724 3037 8727 3034 8727
          3035 8731 3034 8732 3033 8731 3032 8732
          3027 8755 3028 8755 3028 8755 3029 8755
          3029 8754 3030 8752 3032 8750 3032 8749
          3032 8744 3034 8743 3035 8742 3036 8742
          3035 8743 3037 8744 3038 8743 3039 8743
          3040 8743 3040 8740 3041 8739 3042 8736
          3043 8734 3045 8736 3046 8737 3045 8739
          3045 8742 3048 8744 3049 8744 3049 8743
          3050 8743 3049 8744 3050 8744 3050 8744
          3051 8745 3052 8745 3056 8737 3053 8741
          3051 8741 3051 8736 3052 8734 3050 8732
          3046 8733 3046 8727 3043 8724 3048 8723
          3048 8718 3050 8717 3055 8725 3058 8729
          3061 8727 3062 8726 3061 8726 3061 8724
          3060 8725 3060 8723 3057 8722 3056 8721
          3055 8720 3055 8719 3054 8718 3054 8719
          3053 8719 3052 8716 3050 8716 3049 8715
          3048 8716

$$


Hurricane Warning

Isaias Local Watch/Warning Statement/Advisory Number 11
National Weather Service Mobile AL  AL092026
407 AM CDT Fri Oct 9 2026

FLZ202-091715-
/O.CON.KMOB.HU.W.1009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.SS.W.1009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
Escambia Coastal-
407 AM CDT Fri Oct 9 2026

...HURRICANE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT...
...STORM SURGE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT...

* LOCATIONS AFFECTED
    - Pensacola
    - Pensacola Beach
    - Perdido Bay

* WIND
    - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Equivalent Cat 1 Hurricane force wind
        - Peak Wind Forecast: 75-95 mph with gusts to 120 mph
        - Window for Tropical Storm force winds: early this afternoon
          until early Saturday morning
        - Window for Hurricane force winds: early this afternoon
          until early Saturday morning

    - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST
      UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for wind 74
      to 110 mph
        - The wind threat has remained nearly steady from the
          previous assessment.
        - PLAN: Plan for life-threatening wind of equivalent CAT 1 or
          2 hurricane force.
        - PREPARE: Remaining efforts to protect life and property
          should be urgently completed. Prepare for considerable wind
          damage.
        - ACT: Move to safe shelter before the wind becomes hazardous.

    - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Extensive
        - Considerable roof damage to sturdy buildings, with some
          having window, door, and garage door failures leading to
          structural damage. Mobile homes severely damaged, with some
          destroyed. Damage accentuated by airborne projectiles.
          Locations may be uninhabitable for weeks.
        - Many large trees snapped or uprooted along with fences and
          roadway signs blown over.
        - Some roads impassable from large debris, and more within
          urban or heavily wooded places.
        - Large areas with power and communications outages.

* STORM SURGE
    - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Life-threatening storm surge possible
        - Peak Storm Surge Inundation: The potential for 4-7 feet
          above ground somewhere within surge prone areas
        - Window of concern: through Saturday morning

    - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST
      UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for storm
      surge flooding greater than 6 feet above ground
        - The storm surge threat has remained nearly steady from the
          previous assessment.
        - PLAN: Shelter against life-threatening storm surge flooding
          of greater than 6 feet above ground.
        - PREPARE: All ordered evacuations should be complete.
          Evacuees should be in shelters well away from storm surge
          flooding.
        - ACT: Remain sheltered in a safe location. Do not venture
          outside. Move to upper floors to escape rising water if
          necessary.

    - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Unfolding
        - Potential impacts from the main surge event are unfolding.

* FLOODING RAIN
    - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Flood Watch is in effect
        - Peak Rainfall Amounts: Additional 4-8 inches, with locally
          higher amounts

    - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST
      UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for major
      flooding rain
        - The flooding rain threat has remained nearly steady from
          the previous assessment.
        - PLAN: Emergency plans should include the potential for
          major flooding from heavy rain. Evacuations and rescues are
          likely.
        - PREPARE: Strongly consider protective actions, especially
          if you are in an area vulnerable to flooding.
        - ACT: Heed any flood watches and warnings. Failure to take
          action will likely result in serious injury or loss of life.

    - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Extensive
        - Major rainfall flooding may prompt many evacuations and
          rescues.
        - Rivers and tributaries may rapidly overflow their banks in
          multiple places. Small streams, creeks, canals, and ditches
          may become dangerous rivers. Flood control systems and
          barriers may become stressed.
        - Flood waters can enter many structures within multiple
          communities, some structures becoming uninhabitable or
          washed away. Many places where flood waters may cover
          escape routes. Streets and parking lots become rivers of
          moving water with underpasses submerged. Driving conditions
          become dangerous. Many road and bridge closures with some
          weakened or washed out.

* TORNADO
    - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST:
        - Situation is somewhat favorable for tornadoes

    - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST
      UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for a few
      tornadoes
        - The tornado threat has decreased from the previous
          assessment.
        - PLAN: Emergency plans should include the potential for a
          few tornadoes.
        - PREPARE: If your shelter is particularly vulnerable to
          tornadoes, prepare to relocate to safe shelter before
          hazardous weather arrives.
        - ACT: If a tornado warning is issued, be ready to shelter
          quickly.

    - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Limited
        - The occurrence of isolated tornadoes can hinder the
          execution of emergency plans during tropical events.
        - A few places may experience tornado damage, along with
          power and communications disruptions.
        - Locations could realize roofs peeled off buildings,
          chimneys toppled, mobile homes pushed off foundations or
          overturned, large tree tops and branches snapped off,
          shallow-rooted trees knocked over, moving vehicles blown
          off roads, and small boats pulled from moorings.

* FOR MORE INFORMATION:
    - For evacuation and shelter information, please refer to:
        - Escambia County EMA: 850-471-6400 or myescambia.com/beready
    - For storm surge threat graphics and other storm impacts:
        - NWS Mobile: www.weather.gov/mob

$$



Flood Watch

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Mobile AL
100 AM CDT Fri Oct 9 2026

ALZ051>060-261>266-FLZ201>206-091400-
/O.CON.KMOB.FA.A.0005.261009T1800Z-261010T1800Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Choctaw-Washington-Clarke-Wilcox-Monroe-Conecuh-Butler-Crenshaw-
Escambia-Covington-Mobile Inland-Baldwin Inland-Mobile Central-
Baldwin Central-Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Inland-
Escambia Coastal-Santa Rosa Inland-Santa Rosa Coastal-
Okaloosa Inland-Okaloosa Coastal-
Including the cities of Molino, Beulah, Jay, Orange Beach, Fairhope,
Millry, Thomasville, Greenville, Navarre, Wright, Eglin AFB, Opp,
Mobile, Lisman, Bayou La Batre, Milton, Saraland, Crestview, Chatom,
Brantley, Citronelle, Foley, Grove Hill, Bay Minette, Spanish Fort,
Bagdad, Butler, Pensacola, Walnut Hill, Fort Pickens, Flomaton, Gulf
Shores, Gulf Breeze, Monroeville, Andalusia, Silas, Fort Morgan,
Seminole, Luverne, Evergreen, Destin, Daphne, Grand Bay, Camden,
Ensley, Century, Theodore, Stockton, Pensacola Beach, Prichard,
Atmore, Dauphin Island, Perdido Bay, Pine Hill, Valparaiso,
Niceville, Homewood, Fort Walton Beach, Jackson, and Brewton
100 AM CDT Fri Oct 9 2026

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY
AFTERNOON...

...POTENTIAL FOR LIFE THREATENTING FLASH FLOODING...

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
  possible.

* WHERE...Portions of Alabama, including the following areas, Baldwin
  Central, Baldwin Coastal, Baldwin Inland, Butler, Choctaw, Clarke,
  Conecuh, Covington, Crenshaw, Escambia, Mobile Central, Mobile
  Coastal, Mobile Inland, Monroe, Washington and Wilcox and northwest
  Florida, including the following areas, Escambia Coastal, Escambia
  Inland, Okaloosa Coastal, Okaloosa Inland, Santa Rosa Coastal and
  Santa Rosa Inland.

* WHEN...From this afternoon through Saturday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
  creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
  Extensive street flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are
  possible.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - Hurricane Isaias will move onshore on the northern Gulf coast
    Friday evening, with bands of rain ahead of the storm moving
    onshore Friday afternoon. From Friday through the early Saturday,
    Isaias is expected to produce rainfall amounts of 4 to 8 inches
    across the region. Localized totals of 10 to 15 inches are
    possible, particularly within banding across the Florida
    Panhandle and close to the center track of the storm. Flash and
    urban flooding is likely across the region, with considerable
    impacts possible across much of southern Alabama and the Florida
    Panhandle. River flooding is also expected, some of which could
    be significant.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Stay weather aware and be ready to take action if Flash Flood
Warnings are issued, particularly wireless emergency alert Flash
Flood Warnings for considerable flooding.

&&

$$

JP




Flood Warning

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
820 PM CDT Thu Oct 8 2026

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following river in
Alabama...Florida...

  Perdido River Near Barrineau Park affecting Escambia and Baldwin
  Counties.

For the Perdido River...including Barrineau Park...Minor flooding is
forecast.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/mob. Click on
the Rivers and Lakes menu for forecasts and observations.

The next statement will be issued when updates occur.

&&

ALC003-FLC033-091330-
/O.EXT.KMOB.FL.W.0047.261010T1516Z-261012T0730Z/
/BRPF1.1.ER.261010T1516Z.261011T0000Z.261012T0130Z.NO/
820 PM CDT Thu Oct 8 2026

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING TO LATE SUNDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Perdido River near Barrineau Park.

* WHEN...From Saturday morning to late Sunday night.

* IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, water begins to flood roadway east of the
  bridge. At 14.0 feet, water begins to flood bridge roadway and
  Florida side of bridge.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 7:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 2.1 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
    Saturday morning to a crest of 15.6 feet Saturday evening. It
    will then fall below flood stage Sunday evening.
  - Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 3080 8761 3080 8756 3065 8737 3051 8744
      3052 8746 3064 8740


$$