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NWS Mobile ALHU.W 1009October 8, 2026

Hurricane Warning: North Mobile Bay, South Mobile Bay, Mississippi Sound and 8 more

The National Weather Service office in Mobile issued a hurricane warning for North Mobile Bay, South Mobile Bay, Mississippi Sound and 8 more, in force until 1:30 p.m. local time on October 8.

Warning

Issued5:30 a.m. CDT, October 8, 2026
In force5:30 a.m. CDT, October 8, 2026
Expires1:30 p.m. CDT, October 8, 2026

In force for 8 hours

The notice

Issued by
National Weather Service, Mobile AL
Area
North Mobile Bay, South Mobile Bay, Mississippi Sound and 8 more
Level
Warning
Issued
5:30 a.m. CDT, October 8, 2026
Expires
1:30 p.m. CDT, October 8, 2026
CAP severity, certainty, urgency
Extreme, Likely, Immediate
VTEC event
KMOB HU.W 1009
Official source
National Weather Service: the notice at its source

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The notice as issued

* WHAT...Winds 50 to 70 kt with gusts up to 110 kt and seas 25 to 30 ft. * WHERE...Portions of the coastal waters of Alabama and northwest Florida. * WHEN...Tropical Storm force winds possible from Friday morning until early Saturday morning. Hurricane force winds possible from Friday afternoon until early Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Hurricane force winds and hazardous seas will capsize or damage vessels and severely reduce visibility.

What the agency told people to do

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for extreme conditions.

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