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...For the Hurricane Watch, winds 50 to 70 kt with gusts up
to 100 kt and seas 28 to 33 ft. For the Small Craft Advisory,
northeast winds 25 to 35 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft.
* WHERE...Coastal waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS out
20 NM, Coastal waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to
Pensacola FL out 20 NM, Waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula
MS from 20 to 60 NM and Waters from Okaloosa Walton County
Line FL to Pensacola FL from 20 to 60 NM.
* WHEN...For the Hurricane Watch, Tropical Storm force winds
possible from early Friday morning until early Saturday
morning. Hurricane force winds possible from Friday afternoon
until early Saturday morning. For the Small Craft Advisory,
until 3 AM CDT Friday.
* 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:
Coastal waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS out 20 NM; Coastal waters from Okaloosa-Walton County Line to Pensacola FL out 20 NM; Waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS from 20 to 60 NM; Waters from Okaloosa-Walton County Line to Pensacola FL from 20 to 60 NM
Forcast Office:
NWS Mobile AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov