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Rip Current Statement 11, NWS Mobile, AL

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

NWS Mobile, AL issued this rip current statement 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 14, 2025, 6:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 66 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 13, 2025, 2:41 PM CDT (19:41 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 14, 2025, 6:00 PM CDT
Expired
Mar 17, 2025, 12:00 PM CDT
In force
66 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.

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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°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.

&&

$$
14 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...

$$
620 
WHUS44 KMOB 161052
CFWMOB

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

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-161900-
/O.EXT.KMOB.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-250317T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-250316T2000Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
552 AM CDT Sun Mar 16 2025

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

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
  For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to 7 feet
  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 3 PM CDT this 
  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.

&&

$$
032 
WHUS44 KMOB 161859
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
159 PM CDT Sun Mar 16 2025

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-170500-
/O.EXT.KMOB.SU.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-250317T0500Z/
/O.EXT.KMOB.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-250317T1700Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
159 PM CDT Sun Mar 16 2025

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CDT TONIGHT...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING...

* 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.

* 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 midnight CDT tonight. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, through Monday morning.

* 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.

&&

$$
848 
WHUS44 KMOB 170202
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
902 PM CDT Sun Mar 16 2025

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-171015-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-250317T0500Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-250317T1700Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
902 PM CDT Sun Mar 16 2025

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CDT
TONIGHT...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 3 
  to 5 feet in the surf zone. 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 Advisory, until midnight CDT tonight. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, through Monday morning.

* 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.

&&

$$
296 
WHUS44 KMOB 170508
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1208 AM CDT Mon Mar 17 2025

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-171315-
/O.EXP.KMOB.SU.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-250317T0500Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-250317T1700Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
1208 AM CDT Mon Mar 17 2025

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CDT TODAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Until noon CDT today.

* 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.

&&

$$
961 
WHUS44 KMOB 171256
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
756 AM CDT Mon Mar 17 2025

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-171700-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-250317T1700Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
756 AM CDT Mon Mar 17 2025

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CDT TODAY...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Until noon CDT today.

* 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
Mar 13, 2:41 PM CDTHigh Surf WarningMOBBaldwin, Mobile59 hr
Mar 13, 2:41 PM CDTHigh Surf AdvisoryMOBBaldwin, Mobile45 hr
Mar 13, 2:42 PM CDTSmall Craft AdvisoryMOB60 hr

Nearby

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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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.