Special Marine Warning Issued for North and South Mobile Bay

Source: NOAA · Mobile Bay, Alabama

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NWS Mobile AL issued a Special Marine Warning for North Mobile Bay and South Mobile Bay until 12:30 AM CDT due to a strong thunderstorm with wind gusts of 34 knots or greater.

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Record type
Special Marine Warning
Affected area
Mobile Bay, Alabama
Issued
August 24, 2026
Issuing authority
NWS Mobile AL

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Alert Details

A Special Marine Warning was issued by the National Weather Service in Mobile AL. The alert is effective from 11:31 PM CDT on August 23, 2026, until 12:30 AM CDT on August 24, 2026.

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, and Battleship Park.

What You Should Do

Small craft should avoid the area as winds and waves may briefly increase.

Expected Conditions

A strong thunderstorm was located near Dog River Bridge or the Mouth of Mobile River at 11:30 PM CDT, moving southeast at 10 knots. Hazard includes wind gusts of 34 knots or greater.

Timeline

The alert is in effect from 11:31 PM CDT August 23 until 12:30 AM CDT August 24.

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NWS Mobile AL issued a Special Marine Warning for North Mobile Bay and South Mobile Bay until 12:30 AM CDT due to a strong thunderstorm with wind gusts of 34 knots or greater.
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This alert was issued by NOAA. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
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