NWS Mobile ALGL.A 0005October 15, 2026
Gale Watch: North Mobile Bay, South Mobile Bay, Mississippi Sound and 4 more
The National Weather Service office in Mobile issued a gale watch for North Mobile Bay, South Mobile Bay, Mississippi Sound and 4 more, in force until 7:00 p.m. local time on October 17. It was the 5th gale watch the NWS office in Mobile issued in 2026.
Watch
Issued1:48 p.m. CDT, October 15, 2026
In force from7:00 p.m. CDT, October 16, 2026
Expires7:00 p.m. CDT, October 17, 2026
In force for 24 hours
The notice
- Issued by
- National Weather Service, Mobile AL
- Area
- North Mobile Bay, South Mobile Bay, Mississippi Sound and 4 more
- Level
- Watch
- Issued
- 1:48 p.m. CDT, October 15, 2026
- In force from
- 7:00 p.m. CDT, October 16, 2026
- Expires
- 7:00 p.m. CDT, October 17, 2026
- CAP severity, certainty, urgency
- Moderate, Possible, Future
- VTEC event
- KMOB GL.A 0005
- Official source
- National Weather Service: the notice at its source
NWS notices, October 2026The latest from the National Weather Service
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The notice as issued
* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves up to 3 ft possible. * WHERE...Portions of the coastal waters of Alabama and northwest Florida. * WHEN...From Friday evening through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
What the agency told people to do
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.
Source: National Weather Service: the notice at its source. The text is the agency's, unedited. A U.S. Government work, in the public domain.