Headline:
Coastal Flood Advisory issued June 17 at 1:07PM CDT until June 18 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Event:
Coastal Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 17, 2026 - 11:07am
Expires:
June 17, 2026 - 10:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 7 feet
expected in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Advisory,
minor coastal flooding expected.
* WHERE...Mobile Coastal and Baldwin Coastal Counties.
* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday
afternoon. For the High Surf Advisory, from midnight tonight
to 6 PM CDT Friday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 10 AM
to 7 PM CDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only
isolated road closures expected. Dangerous swimming and
surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents
can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper
water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Minor coastal flooding will likely affect
the US 90/98 Causeway around the eastbound I-10 on ramps, Shell
Belt and Coden Belt roads in the Bayou La Batre area, docks and
boat ramps along the Mobile Bay shoreline. Minor beach erosion
is possible as well, especially on the west end of Dauphin
Island.
Instruction:
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.
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.
Area Description:
Mobile Coastal; Baldwin Coastal
Forcast Office:
NWS Mobile AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov