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High Surf Warning 3, NWS Mobile, AL

March 13, 2025Baldwin County, Mobile County, Alabama; Escambia County, Okaloosa County, Santa Rosa County, Florida

NWS Mobile, AL issued this high surf warning at Mar 13, 2025, 2:41 PM CDT for Baldwin County, Mobile County, Alabama; Escambia County, Okaloosa County, Santa Rosa County, Florida. It took effect at Mar 15, 2025, 12:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 13 hr. 2 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
Mar 13, 2025, 2:41 PM CDT (19:41 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 15, 2025, 12:00 PM CDT
Expired
Mar 16, 2025, 1:12 AM CDT
In force
13 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 19:40 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
Mar 15, 8:20 PM CDTTORNADO4 Ene Citronelle, ALThe tornado touched down along County Road 96 near Meinhardt Loop Road West, where a few trees had their tops snapped. The tornado continued to the northeast into an area that ground survey crews could not get to between the start point and Sam Lewis Road. Thi
Mar 15, 9:06 PM CDTNON-TSTM WND GST 58Milton Near Whitin, FLReported by KNSE - NAS Whiting Field.

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 12:00Z, 7.7 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 12:00Z on 2025-03-13Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 457 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Slidell Radar S, LA at 12:00Z on 2025-03-13The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 211 square meters per square second.1939587897117Sfc1 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
457 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-103 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
660 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
60 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
211 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
193 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.2
Supercell composite
0.8

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The text

As transmitted.

172 
WHUS44 KMOB 131941
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
241 PM CDT Thu Mar 13 2025

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-140345-
/O.NEW.KMOB.SU.W.0003.250315T1700Z-250316T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KMOB.SU.Y.0005.250315T0500Z-250315T1700Z/
/O.NEW.KMOB.RP.S.0011.250314T2300Z-250317T2300Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
241 PM CDT Thu Mar 13 2025

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH
MONDAY AFTERNOON...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT FRIDAY NIGHT TO
NOON CDT SATURDAY...
...HIGH SURF WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON SATURDAY TO 6 AM CDT
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents
  expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5
  to 7 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Surf Warning, 
  dangerously large breaking waves of 8 to 10 feet expected in the
  surf zone.

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

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, from Friday evening 
  through Monday afternoon. For the High Surf Advisory, from 
  midnight Friday night to noon CDT Saturday. For the High Surf 
  Warning, from noon Saturday to 6 AM CDT Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$
9 follow-up statements
456 
WHUS44 KMOB 140359
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1059 PM CDT Thu Mar 13 2025

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-141200-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.W.0003.250315T1700Z-250316T1100Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0005.250315T0500Z-250315T1700Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0011.250314T2300Z-250317T2300Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
1059 PM CDT Thu Mar 13 2025

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING
THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT FRIDAY
NIGHT TO NOON CDT SATURDAY...
...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON SATURDAY TO 6 AM
CDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents 
  expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 
  4 to 7 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Surf 
  Warning, dangerously large breaking waves of 6 to 9 feet 
  expected in the surf zone.

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

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, from Friday evening 
  through Monday afternoon. For the High Surf Advisory, from 
  midnight Friday night to noon CDT Saturday. For the High Surf 
  Warning, from noon Saturday to 6 AM CDT Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$
507 
WHUS44 KMOB 140843
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
343 AM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-142000-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.W.0003.250315T1700Z-250316T1100Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0005.250315T0500Z-250315T1700Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0011.250314T2300Z-250317T2300Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
343 AM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING
THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
NOON CDT SATURDAY...
...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON SATURDAY TO 6 AM
CDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents 
  expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 
  5 to 7 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Surf 
  Warning, dangerously large breaking waves of 6 to 9 feet 
  expected in the surf zone.

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

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, from this evening 
  through Monday afternoon. For the High Surf Advisory, from 
  midnight tonight to noon CDT Saturday. For the High Surf 
  Warning, from noon Saturday to 6 AM CDT Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$
022 
WHUS44 KMOB 142014
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
314 PM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-150400-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.W.0003.250315T1700Z-250316T1100Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0005.250315T0500Z-250315T1700Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0011.250314T2300Z-250317T2300Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
314 PM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
NOON CDT SATURDAY...
...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON SATURDAY TO 6 AM
CDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents
  expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4
  to 6 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Surf Warning,
  dangerously large breaking waves of 7 to 9 feet expected in the
  surf zone.

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

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Monday 
  afternoon. For the High Surf Advisory, from midnight tonight 
  to noon CDT Saturday. For the High Surf Warning, from noon 
  Saturday to 6 AM CDT Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$
954 
WHUS44 KMOB 150411
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1111 PM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-151215-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.W.0003.250315T1700Z-250316T1100Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0005.250315T0500Z-250315T1700Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-250317T2300Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
1111 PM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CDT SATURDAY...
...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON SATURDAY TO 6 AM
CDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. 
  For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to 6 
  feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Surf Warning, 
  dangerously large breaking waves of 5 to 8 feet expected in 
  the surf zone.

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

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Monday 
  afternoon. For the High Surf Advisory, until noon CDT 
  Saturday. For the High Surf Warning, from noon Saturday to 6 
  AM CDT Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$
993 
WHUS44 KMOB 151113
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
613 AM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-151915-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.W.0003.250315T1700Z-250316T1100Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-250315T1700Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-250317T2300Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
613 AM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CDT TODAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 AM
CDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 
  to 6 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, 
  dangerous rip currents. For the High Surf Warning, dangerously 
  large breaking waves of 6 to 9 feet expected in the surf zone.

* 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 Advisory, until noon CDT today. For 
  the High Rip Current Risk, through Monday afternoon. For the 
  High Surf Warning, from noon today to 6 AM CDT Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$
550 
WHUS44 KMOB 151543
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1043 AM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025

ALZ265-266-152330-
/O.NEW.KMOB.CF.Y.0001.250315T1700Z-250316T0300Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.W.0003.250315T1700Z-250316T1100Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-250315T1700Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-250317T2300Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-
1043 AM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CDT TODAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 
  to 6 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, 
  dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor 
  coastal flooding expected. For the High Surf Warning, 
  dangerously large breaking waves of 6 to 9 feet expected in 
  the surf zone.

* WHERE...Mobile Coastal and Baldwin Coastal Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until noon CDT today. For 
  the High Rip Current Risk, through Monday afternoon. For the 
  Coastal Flood Advisory, until 10 PM CDT this evening. For the 
  High Surf Warning, until 6 AM CDT Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

FLZ202-204-206-152330-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.W.0003.250315T1700Z-250316T1100Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-250315T1700Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-250317T2300Z/
Escambia Coastal-Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
1043 AM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CDT TODAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 
  to 6 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, 
  dangerous rip currents. For the High Surf Warning, dangerously 
  large breaking waves of 6 to 9 feet expected in the surf zone.

* WHERE...Escambia Coastal, Santa Rosa Coastal and Okaloosa 
  Coastal Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until noon CDT today. For 
  the High Rip Current Risk, through Monday afternoon. For the 
  High Surf Warning, until 6 AM CDT Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ALZ263-264-152330-
/O.NEW.KMOB.CF.Y.0001.250315T1700Z-250316T0300Z/
Mobile Central-Baldwin Central-
1043 AM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Flooding along the Highway 90/98 Causeway across
  northern Mobile Bay along the outside, eastbound lanes and
  around the I-10/Causeway access ramps, some 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.

&&

$$
582 
WHUS44 KMOB 152017
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
317 PM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025

ALZ265-266-160400-
/O.NEW.KMOB.SU.Y.0006.250316T0800Z-250316T2000Z/
/O.EXT.KMOB.SU.W.0003.000000T0000Z-250316T0800Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.CF.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-250316T0300Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-250317T2300Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-
317 PM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025

...HIGH SURF WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CDT SUNDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 3 PM CDT SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...Mobile Coastal and Baldwin Coastal Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Warning, until 3 AM CDT Sunday. For 
  the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 10 PM CDT this evening. For 
  the High Rip Current Risk, through Monday afternoon. For the 
  High Surf Advisory, from 3 AM to 3 PM CDT Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

FLZ202-204-206-160400-
/O.NEW.KMOB.SU.Y.0006.250316T0800Z-250316T2000Z/
/O.EXT.KMOB.SU.W.0003.000000T0000Z-250316T0800Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-250317T2300Z/
Escambia Coastal-Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
317 PM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025

...HIGH SURF WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CDT SUNDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 3 PM CDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking 
  waves of 7 to 10 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip 
  Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the High Surf 
  Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to 7 feet expected in the 
  surf zone.

* WHERE...Escambia Coastal, Santa Rosa Coastal and Okaloosa 
  Coastal Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Warning, until 3 AM CDT Sunday. For 
  the High Rip Current Risk, through Monday afternoon. For the 
  High Surf Advisory, from 3 AM to 3 PM CDT Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ALZ263-264-160300-
/O.CON.KMOB.CF.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-250316T0300Z/
Mobile Central-Baldwin Central-
317 PM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Flooding along the Highway 90/98 Causeway across 
  northern Mobile Bay along the outside, eastbound lanes and 
  around the I-10/Causeway access ramps, some 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.

&&

$$
203 
WHUS44 KMOB 160157
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
857 PM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025

ALZ265-266-161000-
/O.EXT.KMOB.CF.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-250316T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.W.0003.000000T0000Z-250316T0800Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0006.250316T0800Z-250316T2000Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-250317T2300Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-
857 PM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT SUNDAY...
...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CDT SUNDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 3 PM CDT
SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...Mobile Coastal and Baldwin Coastal Counties.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 7 AM CDT Sunday. 
  For the High Surf Warning, until 3 AM CDT Sunday. For the High 
  Rip Current Risk, through Monday afternoon. For the High Surf 
  Advisory, from 3 AM to 3 PM CDT Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

FLZ202-204-206-161000-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.W.0003.000000T0000Z-250316T0800Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0006.250316T0800Z-250316T2000Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-250317T2300Z/
Escambia Coastal-Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
857 PM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025

...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CDT SUNDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 3 PM CDT
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking 
  waves of 7 to 10 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip 
  Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the High Surf 
  Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to 7 feet expected in the 
  surf zone.

* WHERE...Escambia Coastal, Santa Rosa Coastal and Okaloosa 
  Coastal Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Warning, until 3 AM CDT Sunday. For 
  the High Rip Current Risk, through Monday afternoon. For the 
  High Surf Advisory, from 3 AM to 3 PM CDT Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ALZ263-264-161000-
/O.EXT.KMOB.CF.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-250316T1200Z/
Mobile Central-Baldwin Central-
857 PM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$
903 
WHUS44 KMOB 160612
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
112 AM CDT Sun Mar 16 2025

ALZ265-266-161415-
/O.CAN.KMOB.SU.W.0003.000000T0000Z-250316T0800Z/
/O.CAN.KMOB.CF.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-250316T1200Z/
/O.EXT.KMOB.SU.Y.0006.250316T0612Z-250316T2000Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-250317T2300Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-
112 AM CDT Sun Mar 16 2025

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH SURF WARNING IS CANCELLED...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 
  to 8 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, 
  dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Mobile Coastal and Baldwin Coastal Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 3 PM CDT this 
  afternoon. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Monday 
  afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

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.

&&

$$

FLZ202-204-206-161415-
/O.CAN.KMOB.SU.W.0003.000000T0000Z-250316T0800Z/
/O.EXT.KMOB.SU.Y.0006.250316T0612Z-250316T2000Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-250317T2300Z/
Escambia Coastal-Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
112 AM CDT Sun Mar 16 2025

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH SURF WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 
  to 8 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, 
  dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Escambia Coastal, Santa Rosa Coastal and Okaloosa 
  Coastal Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 3 PM CDT this 
  afternoon. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Monday 
  afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

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.

&&

$$

ALZ263-264-160715-
/O.CAN.KMOB.CF.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-250316T1200Z/
Mobile Central-Baldwin Central-
112 AM CDT Sun Mar 16 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this high surf warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Mobile, AL wrote its last area forecast discussion before this high surf warning went out at Mar 13, 12:46 PM CDT, 1 hour 55 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Mar 13, 12:46 PM CDT, 1 hour 55 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1246 PM CDT Thu Mar 13 2025

...New Aviation...

.DISCUSSION...
Issued at 438 AM CDT Thu Mar 13 2025

Now through Friday night...

An upper level shortwave will swing east across the forecast area
today giving some upper support for any showers and thunderstorms
that develop. The overall environment across our area from mid-
morning through mid-afternoon today will become sufficient for the
development of marginal risk of severe weather, primarily over
interior sections of southwest AL and south central AL as well as
over portions of the western FL panhandle. MLCAPE values during
this timeframe should be around 500-1000 J/KG (possibly up to
around 1200 J/KG in some locations). The highest MLCAPE values
still appear to be concentrated across south central Alabama from
mid-morning to mid afternoon and still collocated with a small
area of favorable lift due to the passing shortwave. With mid-
level lapse-rates initially up to around 7.5 C/KM due to cool air
aloft, along with long hodographs, large hail is the primary
threat with the strongest thunderstorms, and perhaps some strong
gusty winds as well.

As the shortwave axis moves off to the east of our area by late
afternoon chances for storms decreases from west to east. We then
expect a dry forecast for tonight through most of the day Friday
as our forecast area will be between weather systems. Friday
night, a second system will be approaching from the west, with
increasing chances for showers and thunderstorms as we go through
the overnight hours. Highest rain chances will be over our
northwestern zones late Friday night, where good chance to low-end
likely PoPs are forecast. As this weather moves in from the west
and northwest late Friday night, there will be the potential for
severe storms over our northwest zones, mainly north of a general
Waynesboro-Grove Hill- Camden line. Surface based CAPE may be
around 1000 J/KG but lowest level lapse rates may be somewhat
marginal. Still, damaging winds and large hail could be possible
with these potential storms over our far northwestern zones late
Friday night, and the tornado potential cannot be completely ruled
out either.

Daytime high temperatures mainly in the 80s inland areas both
today and Friday with mid to upper 70s closer to and along the
coast. Nighttime lows , with nighttime low temperatures in the
lower 60s tonight and the low to mid 60s Friday night. DS/12

Saturday through Wednesday...

All eyes are on the severe weather set-up for Saturday and the
trends have, unfortunately, not our friend in the model guidance
over the past 24hrs or so.

The stage will be set for severe storms - likely significant
severe storms - as we move into Saturday. The lead shortwave will
be jet setting off into the Great Lakes region in the morning as a
secondary, more subtle shortwave rounds the base of a potent
trough barreling across the Plains. This trough quickly slides
toward the Mississippi River Valley as the secondary shortwave
acts to amplify the trough. Meanwhile, the initial surface low
(associated with the lead shortwave) pivots into the Upper Midwest
while a wave of low pressure attempts to develop somewhere to our
west across coastal Texas or Louisiana in the morning. This would
lead to a weak warm front lifting out of the Gulf through our
area early on Saturday. That said, much of the guidance washes out
the secondary low rather quickly. Deep onshore flow develops
ahead of this system as rich Gulf moisture funnels into the area.
PWATs surge to 1.8+ inches on Saturday. There will be ample
instability (MLCAPE of 1500+ J/kg) and shear (50+ knots at 0-3km
and nearly 40 knots at 0-1km) in the afternoon on Saturday as the
southerly low level jet begins to crank (60+ knots at 850mb).
Steep mid-level lapse rates (7+ °C/km) will be in place for much
of the afternoon, although lapse rates will be slightly higher in
the early morning hours in comparison to the afternoon.

Convection will be ongoing as we roll into Saturday morning. Don't
expect to wake up and see a ton of storms on radar that morning,
it'll still be rather isolated throughout the morning hours. The
main threats in the early morning hours remain large hail and
strong winds. While we cannot rule out tornadoes in the early
morning, that threat is higher as we get later in the day. As we
roll into the afternoon, a proverbial switch will flip and
conditions will quickly deteriorate with scattered to numerous
convection in the form of supercells. This evolution hinges on the
convection overnight and in the pre-dawn hours - do the early
storms contaminate the warm sector or not is the question at hand.
At this point, the guidance is indicating that there will be
limited storms in the morning hours, which will preserve
(unfortunately) the environment for the afternoon and
evening...hence why SPC upgraded much of the area to a MODERATE
RISK (level 4 of 5). That risk was driven largely by the
increasing probability for tornadoes...strong tornadoes.
Regardless of how the pristine the warm sector is or is not on
Saturday, a potent squall line (potentially a broken line of
supercells) will slide across the area from west to east. The line
will likely reach our southeast Mississippi counties late in the
afternoon and push east of our counties in Alabama and Florida
either in the overnight hours or by early Sunday morning. Note -
We will continue to refine the forecast as we draw closer to the
day and night of the event, so continue to check back for more
information as the evolution, severity, and timing are all subject
to change at this point.

In the wake of the cold front (that we just now realized we forgot
to mention in the last paragraph), the area dries out Sunday night
through at least Wednesday. Next chance for showers and storms is
late next week.

Beach and Coastal Forecast - Increasing southerly flow will lead
to several coastal and beach issues this weekend. The rip current
risk remains HIGH Saturday through Sunday night. Surf quickly
increases on Saturday with the potential for 6-8 foot breakers
(potentially higher). Surf begins to subside on Sunday but still
remains near advisory criteria through the day. Minor coastal
flooding is looking possible on Saturday, especially in the
afternoon, as water levels rise due to the strong southerly flow.
07/mb

&&

.AVIATION...
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 1246 PM CDT Thu Mar 13 2025

Some brief reductions to MVFR may be associated with some of the
showers or storms today east of I-65 this afternoon. Winds
primarily light southerly, but moderate at time especially near
the coast. Another round of low clouds and fog, likely more
widespread across the region, is expected tonight with VLIFR and
LIFR conditions likely late tonight into Friday morning. /22

&&

.MARINE...
Issued at 438 AM CDT Thu Mar 13 2025

A light to occasionally moderate southerly flow will continue
through early Friday and then strengthens significantly late
Friday through Saturday as a cold front approaches from the west.
Conditions will become hazardous for small craft by late Friday
and continue through Saturday night. Small Craft to Gale
conditions will be possible on Saturday. The front moves through
late Saturday night into Sunday with winds becoming northwesterly
and gradually decreasing late Sunday into Sunday night. Light to
occasionally moderate offshore flow early into early Monday
decreases and become mainly light east to southeasterly by the
middle part of next week. DS/12

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Mobile      61  80  65  78  56  74  44  71 /   0  10  40  90  60  10   0   0
Pensacola   64  76  67  75  61  74  48  69 /   0   0  20  70  80  10   0   0
Destin      63  75  65  75  64  75  50  69 /   0  10  10  70  90  20  10   0
Evergreen   60  83  64  80  56  74  41  70 /   0   0  30  90  90  10   0   0
Waynesboro  60  83  64  78  52  70  40  71 /   0  10  70 100  40   0   0   0
Camden      60  82  66  77  55  71  41  68 /   0   0  50  90  80  10   0   0
Crestview   58  80  62  79  58  77  42  71 /   0   0  20  80  90  20  10   0

&&

.MOB WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
AL...None.
FL...None.
MS...None.
GM...None.
&&

This product is also available on the web at:
www.weather.gov/mob

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 13, 2:41 PM CDTRip Current StatementMOBBaldwin, Mobile4 days
Mar 13, 2:41 PM CDTHigh Surf AdvisoryMOBBaldwin, Mobile45 hr
Mar 13, 2:42 PM CDTSmall Craft AdvisoryMOB60 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.