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High Surf Warning 1, NWS Mobile, AL

January 9, 2020Escambia County, Okaloosa County, Santa Rosa County, Florida; Baldwin County, Mobile County, Alabama

NWS Mobile, AL issued this high surf warning at Jan 9, 2020, 8:59 PM CST for Escambia County, Okaloosa County, Santa Rosa County, Florida; Baldwin County, Mobile County, Alabama. It took effect at Jan 11, 2020, 3:00 AM CST. It was in force for 18 hr. 8 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Jan 9, 2020, 8:59 PM CST (02:59 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 11, 2020, 3:00 AM CST
Expired
Jan 11, 2020, 9:00 PM CST
In force
18 hr
Issued by
NWS Mobile, AL

Counties Baldwin County, AL, Mobile County, AL, Escambia County, FL, Okaloosa County, FL, Santa Rosa County, FL

The radar

The Mobile radar (KMOB), 82 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 02:59 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Jan 11, 12:04 PM CSTTSTM WND DMG2 Nw Lott And Coleman D, ALTREE DOWN AT JACK WILLIAMS RD AND BUFORD LANE. POWER OUTAGES ALSO REPORTED. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
Jan 11, 1:36 PM CSTTSTM WND DMG1 Sse Bratt, FLREPORTS OF A TIN ROOF OFF A MOBILE HOME. CONFIRMED VIA PHOTOGRAPHS.
Jan 11, 2:15 PM CSTTSTM WND DMG5 Ene Jay, FLREPORTS OF TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN ON DIXONVILLE ROAD. REPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
Jan 11, 2:29 PM CSTLIGHTNING3 Sw Milton Near Whitin, FLREPORT OF SOMEONE INDIRECTLY STRUCK BY LIGHTNING ON FORRESTWOOD DR. PERSON IS CONSCIOUS AND ALERT.
Jan 11, 2:57 PM CSTTSTM WND DMG4 W Hurlburt Field, FLPOWER LINES DOWN ON WESTBOUND HIGHWAY 98 AT QUAIL HOLLOW ROAD.
Jan 11, 3:08 PM CSTTSTM WND DMG1 Wsw Baker, FLOKALOOSA COUNTY OFFICIALS REPORT TREES DOWN NEAR THE VICINITY OF REEVES ROAD AND GRIFFITH MILL ROAD. REPORTED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
Jan 11, 3:38 PM CSTTSTM WND DMG1 Ese Deerland, FLOKALOOSA COUNTY OFFICIALS REPORT TREES DOWN NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF U.S. HWY 90 AND CR 393. RELAYED BY SOCIAL MEDIA. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
Jan 11, 3:55 PM CSTTSTM WND DMG4 E Destin, FLOKALOOSA COUNTY OFFICIALS REPORT POWER LINES DOWN ON LEGENDARY DRIVE IN THE DESTIN AREA. RELAYED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

Slidell Radar S, LA (KSIL), launched 00:00Z, 3.0 hours before the alert went out and 227 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Slidell Radar S, LA at 00:00Z on 2020-01-10Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 70 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Slidell Radar S, LA at 00:00Z on 2020-01-10The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 252 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
70 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-19 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
688 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
44 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
252 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
351 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

290 
WHUS44 KMOB 100259
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
859 PM CST Thu Jan 9 2020

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-101200-
/O.NEW.KMOB.SU.W.0001.200111T0900Z-200112T0300Z/
/O.EXT.KMOB.SU.Y.0001.200110T0300Z-200111T0900Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.CF.Y.0001.200111T0300Z-200112T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-200113T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
859 PM CST Thu Jan 9 2020

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY
NIGHT...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST SATURDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM FRIDAY TO
6 PM CST SATURDAY...
...HIGH SURF WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 PM CST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves will
  continue to build to 4 to 6 feet tonight through Friday. For the
  High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking waves will build
  to 8 to 10 feet by Saturday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, 
  minor coastal flooding expected. For the High Rip Current Risk, 
  dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...In Alabama, Mobile Coastal and Baldwin Coastal 
  Counties. In Florida, Escambia Coastal, Santa Rosa Coastal and 
  Okaloosa Coastal Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Warning, from 3 AM to 9 PM CST 
  Saturday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 9 PM Friday to 
  6 PM CST Saturday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 3 AM CST 
  Saturday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Sunday 
  night.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated
  road closures expected. Breaking waves can sweep people off
  jetties and docks, and into dangerous seas. Life-threatening 
  swimming conditions and significant beach erosion can be 
  expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

Everyone should remain out of the water due to life-threatening
surf conditions. Stay off of jetties, piers, and other waterside
infrastructure.

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$

ALZ263-264-101200-
/O.CON.KMOB.CF.Y.0001.200111T0300Z-200112T0000Z/
Mobile Central-Baldwin Central-
859 PM CST Thu Jan 9 2020

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM FRIDAY TO
6 PM CST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding expected.

* WHERE...Mobile Central and Baldwin Central Counties.

* WHEN...From 9 PM Friday to 6 PM CST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only 
  isolated road closures expected.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

&&

$$
7 follow-up statements
515 
WHUS44 KMOB 101051
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
451 AM CST Fri Jan 10 2020

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-102100-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.W.0001.200111T0900Z-200112T0300Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-200111T0900Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.CF.Y.0001.200111T0300Z-200112T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-200113T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
451 AM CST Fri Jan 10 2020

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST SATURDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY
NIGHT...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS
EVENING TO 6 PM CST SATURDAY...
...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 PM CST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves will
  continue to build to 4 to 6 feet today. For the High Surf 
  Warning, dangerously large breaking waves will build to 8 to 10 
  feet by Saturday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal 
  flooding expected. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip 
  currents are expected.

* WHERE...In Alabama, Mobile Coastal and Baldwin Coastal 
  Counties. In Florida, Escambia Coastal, Santa Rosa Coastal and 
  Okaloosa Coastal Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Warning, from 3 AM to 9 PM CST 
  Saturday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 9 PM Friday to 
  6 PM CST Saturday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 3 AM CST 
  Saturday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Sunday 
  night.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only 
  isolated road closures expected. Breaking waves can sweep 
  people off jetties and docks, and into dangerous seas. Life-
  threatening swimming conditions and significant beach erosion 
  can be expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers 
  away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

Everyone should remain out of the water due to life-threatening
surf conditions. Stay off of jetties, piers, and other waterside
infrastructure.

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$

ALZ263-264-102100-
/O.CON.KMOB.CF.Y.0001.200111T0300Z-200112T0000Z/
Mobile Central-Baldwin Central-
451 AM CST Fri Jan 10 2020

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS
EVENING TO 6 PM CST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding expected.

* WHERE...Mobile Central and Baldwin Central Counties.

* WHEN...From 9 PM Friday to 6 PM CST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only 
  isolated road closures expected.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

&&

$$
738 
WHUS44 KMOB 102012
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
212 PM CST Fri Jan 10 2020

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-110415-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.W.0001.200111T0900Z-200112T0300Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-200111T0900Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.CF.Y.0001.200111T0300Z-200112T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-200113T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
212 PM CST Fri Jan 10 2020

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST SATURDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY
NIGHT...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS
EVENING TO 6 PM CST SATURDAY...
...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 PM CST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking
  waves of 8 to 10 feet. For the High Surf Advisory, large 
  breaking waves of 4 to 7 feet. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, 
  minor coastal flooding expected. For the High Rip Current Risk, 
  dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...In Alabama, Baldwin Coastal and Mobile Coastal 
  Counties. In Florida, Santa Rosa Coastal, Okaloosa Coastal and 
  Escambia Coastal Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Warning, from 3 AM to 9 PM CST 
  Saturday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 3 AM CST Saturday. 
  For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 9 PM this evening to 6 PM 
  CST Saturday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late 
  Sunday night.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only 
  isolated road closures expected. Breaking waves can sweep 
  people off jetties and docks, and into dangerous seas. Life-
  threatening swimming conditions and significant beach erosion 
  can be expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers 
  away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

Everyone should remain out of the water due to life-threatening
surf conditions. Stay off of jetties, piers, and other waterside
infrastructure.

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$

ALZ263-264-110415-
/O.CON.KMOB.CF.Y.0001.200111T0300Z-200112T0000Z/
Mobile Central-Baldwin Central-
212 PM CST Fri Jan 10 2020

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS
EVENING TO 6 PM CST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding expected.

* WHERE...Baldwin Central and Mobile Central Counties.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 6 PM CST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only 
  isolated road closures expected.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

&&

$$
591 
WHUS44 KMOB 110346
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
946 PM CST Fri Jan 10 2020

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-111215-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.W.0001.200111T0900Z-200112T0300Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.CF.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-200112T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-200111T0900Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-200113T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
946 PM CST Fri Jan 10 2020

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST
SATURDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST SATURDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY
NIGHT...
...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 PM CST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking
  waves of 8 to 10 feet. For the High Surf Advisory, large
  breaking waves of 5 to 8 feet building to 8 to 10 feet on
  Saturday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal 
  flooding expected. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip 
  currents.

* WHERE...In Alabama, Baldwin Coastal and Mobile Coastal 
  Counties. In Florida, Santa Rosa Coastal, Okaloosa Coastal and 
  Escambia Coastal Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Warning, from 3 AM to 9 PM CST 
  Saturday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 3 AM CST Saturday. 
  For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 6 PM CST Saturday. For 
  the High Rip Current Risk, through late Sunday night.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only 
  isolated road closures expected. Breaking waves can sweep 
  people off jetties and docks, and into dangerous seas. Life-
  threatening swimming conditions and significant beach erosion 
  can be expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers 
  away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

Everyone should remain out of the water due to life-threatening
surf conditions. Stay off of jetties, piers, and other waterside
infrastructure.

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$

ALZ263-264-111215-
/O.CON.KMOB.CF.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-200112T0000Z/
Mobile Central-Baldwin Central-
946 PM CST Fri Jan 10 2020

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding.

* WHERE...Baldwin Central and Mobile Central Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only 
  isolated road closures expected.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

&&

$$
008 
WHUS44 KMOB 111012
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
412 AM CST Sat Jan 11 2020

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-112100-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200112T0300Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.CF.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-200112T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-200113T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
412 AM CST Sat Jan 11 2020

...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking
  waves of 8 to 10 feet. For the High Surf Advisory, large
  breaking waves of 5 to 8 feet building to 8 to 10 feet on
  Saturday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding
  expected. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents
  expected.

* WHERE...In Alabama, Baldwin Coastal and Mobile Coastal 
  Counties. In Florida, Santa Rosa Coastal, Okaloosa Coastal and 
  Escambia Coastal Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Warning, from 3 AM to 9 PM CST 
  Saturday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 3 AM CST Saturday. 
  For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 6 PM CST Saturday. For 
  the High Rip Current Risk, through late Sunday night.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only 
  isolated road closures expected. Breaking waves can sweep 
  people off jetties and docks, and into dangerous seas. Life- 
  threatening swimming conditions and significant beach erosion 
  can be expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers 
  away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

Everyone should remain out of the water due to life-threatening
surf conditions. Stay off of jetties, piers, and other waterside
infrastructure.

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$

ALZ263-264-112100-
/O.CON.KMOB.CF.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-200112T0000Z/
Mobile Central-Baldwin Central-
412 AM CST Sat Jan 11 2020

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding.

* WHERE...Baldwin Central and Mobile Central Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only 
  isolated road closures expected.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

&&

$$
470 
WHUS44 KMOB 111453
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
853 AM CST Sat Jan 11 2020

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-112300-
/O.CAN.KMOB.CF.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-200112T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200112T0300Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-200113T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
853 AM CST Sat Jan 11 2020

...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY
NIGHT...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking
  waves of 8 to 10 feet. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous
  rip currents.

* WHERE...In Alabama, Baldwin Coastal and Mobile Coastal 
  Counties. In Florida, Santa Rosa Coastal, Okaloosa Coastal and 
  Escambia Coastal Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Warning, until 9 PM CST this evening. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Sunday night.

* IMPACTS...Breaking waves can sweep people off jetties and 
  docks, and into dangerous seas. Life-threatening swimming 
  conditions and significant beach erosion can be expected. Rip 
  currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into 
  deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Everyone should remain out of the water due to life-threatening
surf conditions. Stay off of jetties, piers, and other waterside
infrastructure.

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$

ALZ263-264-111600-
/O.CAN.KMOB.CF.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-200112T0000Z/
Mobile Central-Baldwin Central-
853 AM CST Sat Jan 11 2020

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Tidal heights have decreased sufficiently that the Coastal Flood
Advisory has been cancelled.

$$
345 
WHUS44 KMOB 111951
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
151 PM CST Sat Jan 11 2020

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-120400-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200112T0300Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-200113T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
151 PM CST Sat Jan 11 2020

...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking
  waves of 8 to 9 feet. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous 
  rip currents.

* WHERE...In Alabama, Baldwin Coastal and Mobile Coastal 
  Counties. In Florida, Santa Rosa Coastal, Okaloosa Coastal and 
  Escambia Coastal Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Warning, until 9 PM CST this evening. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Sunday night.

* IMPACTS...Breaking waves can sweep people off jetties and 
  docks, and into dangerous seas. Life-threatening swimming 
  conditions and significant beach erosion can be expected. Rip 
  currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into 
  deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Everyone should remain out of the water due to life-threatening
surf conditions. Stay off of jetties, piers, and other waterside
infrastructure.

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$
827 
WHUS44 KMOB 120322
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
922 PM CST Sat Jan 11 2020

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-121130-
/O.EXP.KMOB.SU.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200112T0300Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-200113T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
922 PM CST Sat Jan 11 2020

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY
NIGHT...
...HIGH SURF WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...In Alabama, Baldwin Coastal and Mobile Coastal 
  Counties. In Florida, Santa Rosa Coastal, Okaloosa Coastal and 
  Escambia Coastal Counties.

* WHEN...Through late Sunday night.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Mobile, AL issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 10, 3:54 AM CSTGale WarningMOB35 hr
Jan 10, 3:54 AM CSTSmall Craft AdvisoryMOB47 hr
Jan 10, 2:17 PM CSTMarine Dense Fog AdvisoryMOB14 hr

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.