Special Marine Warning for North and South Mobile Bay near Fairhope Pier
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NWS Mobile AL has issued a Special Marine Warning for North Mobile Bay and South Mobile Bay until 7:45 PM CDT due to a strong thunderstorm producing wind gusts of 34 knots or greater and small hail.
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- Record type
- Special Marine Warning
- Affected area
- Mobile Bay, Alabama
- Issued
- September 20, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Mobile AL
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Alert Details
A Special Marine Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Mobile AL. The alert is effective from September 20 at 6:52 PM CDT until September 20 at 7:45 PM CDT.
Affected Areas
The warning covers North Mobile Bay and South Mobile Bay. Impacted locations include Gaillard Island, Pinto Island, Dog River Bridge, East Fowl River Bridge, Fairhope Pier, Middle Bay Light, Mouth Of Mobile River, Battleship Park, Alabama Port, and Point Clear.
What You Should Do
Small craft could be damaged in briefly higher winds and suddenly higher waves. Mariners should avoid the warned waters.
Expected Conditions
At 6:51 PM CDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Fairhope Pier, or near Mouth Of Mobile River, moving southwest at 15 knots. Hazards include wind gusts 34 knots or greater and small hail.
Timeline
The alert is in effect from 6:52 PM CDT to 7:45 PM CDT on September 20.
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