Headline:
Hurricane Watch issued October 7 at 10:38AM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Event:
Hurricane Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
October 7, 2026 - 8:38am
Expires:
October 7, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Northeast winds 50 to 70 kt with gusts up to 95 kt and
seas 3 to 7 ft.
* WHERE...Portions of the coastal waters of Alabama and
northwest Florida.
* WHEN...Tropical Storm force winds possible from early Friday
morning until early Saturday morning. Hurricane force winds
possible from Friday afternoon until early Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...Hurricane force winds and hazardous seas can capsize
or damage vessels and severely reduce visibility.
Instruction:
Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for extreme conditions before conditions deteriorate
further.
Area Description:
North Mobile Bay; South Mobile Bay; Mississippi Sound; Perdido Bay Area; Pensacola Bay Area including Santa Rosa Sound; Western Choctawhatchee Bay; Eastern Choctawhatchee Bay
Forcast Office:
NWS Mobile AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov