Special Marine Warning Issued for South Mobile Bay and Perdido Bay Area
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NWS Mobile AL has issued a Special Marine Warning for coastal waters including South Mobile Bay and Perdido Bay Area until 12:30 PM CDT due to a strong thunderstorm capable of producing waterspouts.
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- Record type
- Special Marine Warning
- Affected area
- South Mobile Bay and Perdido Bay Area
- Issued
- August 2, 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 10:54 AM CDT on August 2, 2026, until 12:30 PM CDT on August 2, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning covers South Mobile Bay, Perdido Bay Area, and coastal waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS out 20 NM. Locations impacted include Arnica Bay, Orange Beach, Big Lagoon, Pensacola Pass, Sand Island Lighthouse, Perdido Bay, Gulf Shores Beach, Fort Pickens, Fort Morgan, and Farewell Buoy.
What You Should Do
Move to safe harbor until hazardous weather passes. Seek safe harbor immediately due to the risk of waterspouts.
Expected Conditions
A strong thunderstorm capable of producing waterspouts was located over Farewell Buoy, moving east at 25 knots. Hazards include waterspouts and wind gusts 34 knots or greater.
Timeline
The alert is in effect from 10:54 AM CDT until 12:30 PM CDT on August 2, 2026.
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