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Gale Warning 3, NWS Mobile, AL
NWS Mobile, AL issued this gale warning at Feb 20, 2026, 10:22 PM CST. It took effect at Feb 22, 2026, 12:00 AM CST. It was in force for 35 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
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- Issued
- Feb 20, 2026, 10:22 PM CST (04:22 UTC)
- In effect from
- Feb 22, 2026, 12:00 AM CST
- Expired
- Feb 23, 2026, 10:35 AM CST
- In force
- 35 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Mobile, AL
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063 WHUS74 KMOB 210422 MWWMOB URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Mobile AL 1022 PM CST Fri Feb 20 2026 GMZ631-632-211300- /O.CON.KMOB.MF.Y.0012.260221T0500Z-260221T1200Z/ /O.UPG.KMOB.GL.A.0002.260222T0600Z-260222T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KMOB.GL.W.0003.260222T0600Z-260222T1800Z/ /O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0012.260222T1800Z-260223T1800Z/ Southern Mobile Bay-Mississippi Sound- 1022 PM CST Fri Feb 20 2026 ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST SATURDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT SATURDAY NIGHT TO NOON CST SUNDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON SUNDAY TO NOON CST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce visibility to 1 NM or less. For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 1 to 3 ft expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 1 to 3 ft expected. * WHERE...Southern Mobile Bay and Mississippi Sound. * WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 6 AM CST Saturday. For the Gale Warning, from midnight Saturday night to noon CST Sunday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from noon Sunday to noon CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Low visibility will make navigation difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use your radar and compass. && $$ GMZ630-650-655-670-675-211300- /O.UPG.KMOB.GL.A.0002.260222T0600Z-260222T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KMOB.GL.W.0003.260222T0600Z-260222T1800Z/ /O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0012.260222T1800Z-260223T1800Z/ Northern Mobile Bay- Coastal waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS out 20 NM- Coastal waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to Pensacola FL out 20 NM- Waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS from 20 to 60 NM- Waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to Pensacola FL from 20 to 60 NM- 1022 PM CST Fri Feb 20 2026 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT SATURDAY NIGHT TO NOON CST SUNDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON SUNDAY TO NOON CST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft expected. * WHERE...Northern Mobile Bay, Coastal waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS out 20 NM, Coastal waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to Pensacola FL out 20 NM, Waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS from 20 to 60 NM and Waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to Pensacola FL from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from midnight Saturday night to noon CST Sunday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from noon Sunday to noon CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ GMZ633>636-211300- /O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0012.260222T0600Z-260223T1800Z/ Perdido Bay-Pensacola Bay System-Western Choctawhatchee Bay- Eastern Choctawhatchee Bay- 1022 PM CST Fri Feb 20 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT SATURDAY NIGHT TO NOON CST MONDAY... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 1 to 2 ft expected. * WHERE...Perdido Bay, Pensacola Bay System, Western Choctawhatchee Bay and Eastern Choctawhatchee Bay. * WHEN...From midnight Saturday night to noon CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
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820 WHUS74 KMOB 211216 MWWMOB URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Mobile AL 616 AM CST Sat Feb 21 2026 GMZ631-632-212015- /O.EXP.KMOB.MF.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-260221T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KMOB.MF.Y.0013.260221T1216Z-260221T1500Z/ /O.CON.KMOB.GL.W.0003.260222T0600Z-260222T1800Z/ /O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0012.260222T1800Z-260223T1800Z/ Southern Mobile Bay-Mississippi Sound- 616 AM CST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST THIS MORNING... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO NOON CST SUNDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON SUNDAY TO NOON CST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce visibility to 1 NM or less. For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 2 to 3 ft expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 1 to 3 ft expected. * WHERE...Southern Mobile Bay and Mississippi Sound. * WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 9 AM CST this morning. For the Gale Warning, from midnight tonight to noon CST Sunday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from noon Sunday to noon CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Low visibility will make navigation difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use your radar and compass. && $$ GMZ630-650-655-670-675-212015- /O.CON.KMOB.GL.W.0003.260222T0600Z-260222T1800Z/ /O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0012.260222T1800Z-260223T1800Z/ Northern Mobile Bay- Coastal waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS out 20 NM- Coastal waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to Pensacola FL out 20 NM- Waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS from 20 to 60 NM- Waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to Pensacola FL from 20 to 60 NM- 616 AM CST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO NOON CST SUNDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON SUNDAY TO NOON CST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft expected. * WHERE...Northern Mobile Bay, Coastal waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS out 20 NM, Coastal waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to Pensacola FL out 20 NM, Waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS from 20 to 60 NM and Waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to Pensacola FL from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from midnight tonight to noon CST Sunday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from noon Sunday to noon CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ GMZ633>636-212015- /O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0012.260222T0600Z-260223T1800Z/ Perdido Bay-Pensacola Bay System-Western Choctawhatchee Bay- Eastern Choctawhatchee Bay- 616 AM CST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO NOON CST MONDAY... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas around 2 ft expected. * WHERE...Perdido Bay, Pensacola Bay System, Western Choctawhatchee Bay and Eastern Choctawhatchee Bay. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
278 WHUS74 KMOB 211748 MWWMOB URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Mobile AL 1148 AM CST Sat Feb 21 2026 GMZ670-675-220200- /O.EXT.KMOB.GL.W.0003.260222T0600Z-260223T1800Z/ /O.CAN.KMOB.SC.Y.0012.260222T1800Z-260223T1800Z/ Waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS from 20 to 60 NM- Waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to Pensacola FL from 20 to 60 NM- 1148 AM CST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO NOON CST MONDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft expected. * WHERE...Waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS from 20 to 60 NM and Waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to Pensacola FL from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ GMZ630>632-650-655-220200- /O.CON.KMOB.GL.W.0003.260222T0600Z-260222T1800Z/ /O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0012.260222T1800Z-260223T1800Z/ Northern Mobile Bay-Southern Mobile Bay-Mississippi Sound- Coastal waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS out 20 NM- Coastal waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to Pensacola FL out 20 NM- 1148 AM CST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO NOON CST SUNDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON SUNDAY TO NOON CST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft expected offshore. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft expected offshore. Seas of 2 to 4 ft expected in bays and sounds. * WHERE...Northern Mobile Bay, Coastal waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS out 20 NM, Coastal waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to Pensacola FL out 20 NM, Waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS from 20 to 60 NM and Waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to Pensacola FL from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from midnight tonight to noon CST Sunday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from noon Sunday to noon CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ GMZ633>636-220200- /O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0012.260222T0600Z-260223T1800Z/ Perdido Bay-Pensacola Bay System-Western Choctawhatchee Bay- Eastern Choctawhatchee Bay- 1148 AM CST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO NOON CST MONDAY... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas around 2 to 3 ft expected. * WHERE...Perdido Bay, Pensacola Bay System, Western Choctawhatchee Bay and Eastern Choctawhatchee Bay. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
036 WHUS74 KMOB 220008 MWWMOB URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Mobile AL 608 PM CST Sat Feb 21 2026 GMZ650-655-220815- /O.NEW.KMOB.MF.Y.0014.260222T0008Z-260222T0600Z/ /O.CON.KMOB.GL.W.0003.260222T0600Z-260222T1800Z/ /O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0012.260222T1800Z-260223T1800Z/ Coastal waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS out 20 NM- Coastal waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to Pensacola FL out 20 NM- 608 PM CST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO NOON CST SUNDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON SUNDAY TO NOON CST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce visibility to 1 NM or less. For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 5 ft expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS out 20 NM and Coastal waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to Pensacola FL out 20 NM. * WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until midnight CST tonight. For the Gale Warning, from midnight tonight to noon CST Sunday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from noon Sunday to noon CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Low visibility will make navigation difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use your radar and compass. && $$ GMZ630>632-220815- /O.CON.KMOB.GL.W.0003.260222T0600Z-260222T1800Z/ /O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0012.260222T1800Z-260223T1800Z/ Northern Mobile Bay-Southern Mobile Bay-Mississippi Sound- 608 PM CST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO NOON CST SUNDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON SUNDAY TO NOON CST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 1 to 3 ft expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 1 to 3 ft expected. * WHERE...Northern Mobile Bay, Southern Mobile Bay and Mississippi Sound. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from midnight tonight to noon CST Sunday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from noon Sunday to noon CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ GMZ670-675-220815- /O.CON.KMOB.GL.W.0003.260222T0600Z-260223T1800Z/ Waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS from 20 to 60 NM- Waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to Pensacola FL from 20 to 60 NM- 608 PM CST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO NOON CST MONDAY... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft expected. * WHERE...Waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS from 20 to 60 NM and Waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to Pensacola FL from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ GMZ633>636-220815- /O.NEW.KMOB.MF.Y.0014.260222T0008Z-260222T0600Z/ /O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0012.260222T0600Z-260223T1800Z/ Perdido Bay-Pensacola Bay System-Western Choctawhatchee Bay- Eastern Choctawhatchee Bay- 608 PM CST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO NOON CST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce visibility to 1 NM or less. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 1 to 2 ft expected. * WHERE...Perdido Bay, Pensacola Bay System, Western Choctawhatchee Bay and Eastern Choctawhatchee Bay. * WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until midnight CST tonight. For the Small Craft Advisory, from midnight tonight to noon CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Low visibility will make navigation difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use your radar and compass. && $$
452 WHUS74 KMOB 220320 MWWMOB URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Mobile AL 920 PM CST Sat Feb 21 2026 GMZ650-655-221130- /O.CAN.KMOB.MF.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-260222T0600Z/ /O.CON.KMOB.GL.W.0003.260222T0600Z-260222T1800Z/ /O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0012.260222T1800Z-260223T1800Z/ Coastal waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS out 20 NM- Coastal waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to Pensacola FL out 20 NM- 920 PM CST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST SUNDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON SUNDAY TO NOON CST MONDAY... ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 5 ft expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS out 20 NM and Coastal waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to Pensacola FL out 20 NM. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until noon CST Sunday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from noon Sunday to noon CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ GMZ633>636-221130- /O.CAN.KMOB.MF.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-260222T0600Z/ /O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0012.260222T0600Z-260223T1800Z/ Perdido Bay-Pensacola Bay System-Western Choctawhatchee Bay- Eastern Choctawhatchee Bay- 920 PM CST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST MONDAY... ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 1 to 2 ft expected. * WHERE...Perdido Bay, Pensacola Bay System, Western Choctawhatchee Bay and Eastern Choctawhatchee Bay. * WHEN...Until noon CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ GMZ630>632-221130- /O.CON.KMOB.GL.W.0003.260222T0600Z-260222T1800Z/ /O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0012.260222T1800Z-260223T1800Z/ Northern Mobile Bay-Southern Mobile Bay-Mississippi Sound- 920 PM CST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST SUNDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON SUNDAY TO NOON CST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 1 to 3 ft expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 1 to 3 ft expected. * WHERE...Northern Mobile Bay, Southern Mobile Bay and Mississippi Sound. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until noon CST Sunday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from noon Sunday to noon CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ GMZ670-675-221130- /O.CON.KMOB.GL.W.0003.260222T0600Z-260223T1800Z/ Waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS from 20 to 60 NM- Waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to Pensacola FL from 20 to 60 NM- 920 PM CST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST MONDAY... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft expected. * WHERE...Waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS from 20 to 60 NM and Waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to Pensacola FL from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...Until noon CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$
795 WHUS74 KMOB 221126 MWWMOB URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Mobile AL 526 AM CST Sun Feb 22 2026 GMZ630>632-650-655-222000- /O.CON.KMOB.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260222T1800Z/ /O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0012.260222T1800Z-260223T1800Z/ Northern Mobile Bay-Southern Mobile Bay-Mississippi Sound- Coastal waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS out 20 NM- Coastal waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to Pensacola FL out 20 NM- 526 AM CST Sun Feb 22 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO NOON CST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 2 to 5 ft expected. * WHERE...Northern Mobile Bay, Southern Mobile Bay, Mississippi Sound, Coastal waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS out 20 NM and Coastal waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to Pensacola FL out 20 NM. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until noon CST today. For the Small Craft Advisory, from noon today to noon CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ GMZ670-675-222000- /O.CON.KMOB.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260223T1800Z/ Waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS from 20 to 60 NM- Waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to Pensacola FL from 20 to 60 NM- 526 AM CST Sun Feb 22 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST MONDAY... * WHAT...North winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft. * WHERE...Waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS from 20 to 60 NM and Waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to Pensacola FL from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...Until noon CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ GMZ633>636-222000- /O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-260223T1800Z/ Perdido Bay-Pensacola Bay System-Western Choctawhatchee Bay- Eastern Choctawhatchee Bay- 526 AM CST Sun Feb 22 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 1 to 2 ft. * WHERE...Perdido Bay, Pensacola Bay System, Western Choctawhatchee Bay and Eastern Choctawhatchee Bay. * WHEN...Until noon CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
342 WHUS74 KMOB 221803 MWWMOB URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Mobile AL 1203 PM CST Sun Feb 22 2026 GMZ630>632-650-655-230300- /O.EXP.KMOB.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260222T1800Z/ /O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-260223T1800Z/ Northern Mobile Bay-Southern Mobile Bay-Mississippi Sound- Coastal waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS out 20 NM- Coastal waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to Pensacola FL out 20 NM- 1203 PM CST Sun Feb 22 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST MONDAY... ...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 2 to 5 ft. * WHERE...Northern Mobile Bay, Southern Mobile Bay, Mississippi Sound, Coastal waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS out 20 NM and Coastal waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to Pensacola FL out 20 NM. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until noon CST today. For the Small Craft Advisory, from noon today to noon CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ GMZ670-675-230300- /O.CON.KMOB.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260223T1800Z/ /O.EXB.KMOB.SC.Y.0012.260223T1800Z-260224T0600Z/ Waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS from 20 to 60 NM- Waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to Pensacola FL from 20 to 60 NM- 1203 PM CST Sun Feb 22 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST MONDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON MONDAY TO MIDNIGHT CST MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds around 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft expected. * WHERE...Waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS from 20 to 60 NM and Waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to Pensacola FL from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until noon CST Monday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from noon Monday to midnight CST Monday night. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ GMZ633>636-230300- /O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-260223T1800Z/ Perdido Bay-Pensacola Bay System-Western Choctawhatchee Bay- Eastern Choctawhatchee Bay- 1203 PM CST Sun Feb 22 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 1 to 2 ft. * WHERE...Perdido Bay, Pensacola Bay System, Western Choctawhatchee Bay and Eastern Choctawhatchee Bay. * WHEN...Until noon CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
155 WHUS74 KMOB 230252 MWWMOB URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Mobile AL 852 PM CST Sun Feb 22 2026 GMZ670-675-231100- /O.CON.KMOB.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260223T1800Z/ /O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0012.260223T1800Z-260224T0600Z/ Waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS from 20 to 60 NM- Waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to Pensacola FL from 20 to 60 NM- 852 PM CST Sun Feb 22 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST MONDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON MONDAY TO MIDNIGHT CST MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds around 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft expected. * WHERE...Waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS from 20 to 60 NM and Waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to Pensacola FL from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until noon CST Monday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from noon Monday to midnight CST Monday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ GMZ630>636-650-655-231100- /O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-260223T1800Z/ Northern Mobile Bay-Southern Mobile Bay-Mississippi Sound- Perdido Bay-Pensacola Bay System-Western Choctawhatchee Bay- Eastern Choctawhatchee Bay- Coastal waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS out 20 NM- Coastal waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to Pensacola FL out 20 NM- 852 PM CST Sun Feb 22 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST MONDAY... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 2 to 5 ft. * WHERE...Portions of the coastal waters of Alabama and northwest Florida. * WHEN...Until noon CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
941 WHUS74 KMOB 231140 MWWMOB URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Mobile AL 540 AM CST Mon Feb 23 2026 GMZ670-675-232000- /O.CON.KMOB.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260223T1800Z/ /O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0012.260223T1800Z-260224T0600Z/ Waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS from 20 to 60 NM- Waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to Pensacola FL from 20 to 60 NM- 540 AM CST Mon Feb 23 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds around 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft expected. * WHERE...Waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS from 20 to 60 NM and Waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to Pensacola FL from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until noon CST today. For the Small Craft Advisory, from noon today to midnight CST tonight. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ GMZ630>636-650-655-231800- /O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-260223T1800Z/ Northern Mobile Bay-Southern Mobile Bay-Mississippi Sound- Perdido Bay-Pensacola Bay System-Western Choctawhatchee Bay- Eastern Choctawhatchee Bay- Coastal waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS out 20 NM- Coastal waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to Pensacola FL out 20 NM- 540 AM CST Mon Feb 23 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 2 to 5 ft. * WHERE...Portions of the coastal waters of Alabama and northwest Florida. * WHEN...Until noon CST today. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
168 WHUS74 KMOB 231601 MWWMOB URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Mobile AL 1001 AM CST Mon Feb 23 2026 GMZ670-675-240300- /O.CON.KMOB.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260223T1800Z/ /O.EXT.KMOB.SC.Y.0012.260223T1800Z-260224T0900Z/ Waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS from 20 to 60 NM- Waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to Pensacola FL from 20 to 60 NM- 1001 AM CST Mon Feb 23 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 7 ft. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft expected. * WHERE...Waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS from 20 to 60 NM and Waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to Pensacola FL from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until noon CST today. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 AM CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ GMZ630>636-240300- /O.EXT.KMOB.SC.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-260224T0300Z/ Northern Mobile Bay-Southern Mobile Bay-Mississippi Sound- Perdido Bay-Pensacola Bay System-Western Choctawhatchee Bay- Eastern Choctawhatchee Bay- 1001 AM CST Mon Feb 23 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves up to 3 ft. * WHERE...Portions of the coastal waters of Alabama and northwest Florida. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ GMZ650-655-240300- /O.EXT.KMOB.SC.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-260224T0600Z/ Coastal waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS out 20 NM- Coastal waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to Pensacola FL out 20 NM- 1001 AM CST Mon Feb 23 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 2 to 5 ft. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS out 20 NM and Coastal waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to Pensacola FL out 20 NM. * WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
559 WHUS74 KMOB 231635 MWWMOB URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Mobile AL 1035 AM CST Mon Feb 23 2026 GMZ670-675-240300- /O.CAN.KMOB.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260223T1800Z/ /O.EXT.KMOB.SC.Y.0012.260223T1635Z-260224T0900Z/ Waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS from 20 to 60 NM- Waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to Pensacola FL from 20 to 60 NM- 1035 AM CST Mon Feb 23 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST TUESDAY... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft. * WHERE...Waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS from 20 to 60 NM and Waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to Pensacola FL from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...Until 3 AM CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ GMZ630>636-240300- /O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-260224T0300Z/ Northern Mobile Bay-Southern Mobile Bay-Mississippi Sound- Perdido Bay-Pensacola Bay System-Western Choctawhatchee Bay- Eastern Choctawhatchee Bay- 1035 AM CST Mon Feb 23 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves up to 3 ft. * WHERE...Portions of the coastal waters of Alabama and northwest Florida. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ GMZ650-655-240300- /O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-260224T0600Z/ Coastal waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS out 20 NM- Coastal waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to Pensacola FL out 20 NM- 1035 AM CST Mon Feb 23 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 2 to 5 ft. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS out 20 NM and Coastal waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to Pensacola FL out 20 NM. * WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this gale 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 gale warning went out at Feb 20, 5:35 PM CST, 4 hours 47 minutes earlier. Its key messages:
- Issued at 529 PM CST Fri Feb 20 2026
- Fog remains possible through Saturday morning, primarily nearer the coast in association with any marine fog that develops.
- A couple of storms could be strong to severe mainly along and east of I-65 on Saturday ahead of a cold front.
- Strong winds will likely create hazardous conditions for small craft from Saturday night into Monday night. Gale conditions are possible late Saturday night into Sunday morning.
Area forecast discussion, Feb 20, 5:35 PM CST, 4 hours 47 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Mobile AL
535 PM CST Fri Feb 20 2026
...New AVIATION...
.KEY MESSAGES...
Issued at 529 PM CST Fri Feb 20 2026
- Fog remains possible through Saturday morning, primarily
nearer the coast in association with any marine fog that
develops.
- A couple of storms could be strong to severe mainly along and east
of I-65 on Saturday ahead of a cold front.
- Strong winds will likely create hazardous conditions for small
craft from Saturday night into Monday night. Gale conditions
are possible late Saturday night into Sunday morning.
&&
.DISCUSSION...
Issued at 1115 AM CST Fri Feb 20 2026
An upper trof advances across the Plains on Saturday and continues
across the eastern states and into the western Atlantic through
early next week, amplifying in the process. Mild temperatures
continue over the area until an associated surface low brings a
strong cold front through the forecast area Saturday afternoon
into the evening hours, with much cooler air flowing into the area
in the wake of the front. A series of shortwaves moving across the
region within a southwesterly flow aloft will support mainly
slight chance to chance pops tonight (a bit higher well inland),
then mainly likely to categorical pops follow for Saturday into
the evening hours as the front moves through the area. Rain
chances taper off west to east later Saturday night with dry
conditions following for Sunday. MLCAPE values this afternoon
increase generally to 500-1000 J/kg, potentially a bit higher,
but shear values remain low and expect just embedded thunderstorm
activity. We are continuing to monitor conditions for Saturday
when MLCAPE values around 1000 J/kg develop ahead of the front.
For the most part, shear values look to remain on the low side
although there appears to be an uptick that occurs in the
afternoon roughly along and east of I-65. This looks to support
some strong to potentially a severe storm or two in this portion
(roughly east of I-65) from the afternoon into the early evening
hours. SPC has included a marginal risk for this portion.
Patchy fog development will be possible tonight into early
Saturday morning mainly near the coast. Unseasonably warm
temperatures continue into Saturday with highs in the mid 70s to
lower 80s along with lows tonight mostly in the 60s. As much
cooler air flows into the region in the wake of the front, lows
Sunday night will be in the lower to mid 30s, then lows Monday
night will be mostly in the 20s except for around 30 at the
immediate coast. Highs on Sunday will be in the 50s to around 60,
then highs on Monday range from the upper 40s to mid 50s.
Temperatures stage a recovery for Tuesday into Wednesday, by which
time highs will be mostly in the lower 70s with a bit warmer
values following for Thursday. Overnight lows trend warmer as
well, with lows by Wednesday night in the 50s. Another upper trof
advances across the CONUS late in the period and brings a cold
front through the forecast area Thursday night. After dry
conditions Monday through Wednesday, chance pops return for
Wednesday night with chance to likely pops for Thursday as the
front approaches. Have gone with chance pops for Thursday night as
the front moves through followed by dry conditions developing on
Friday. A moderate risk of rip currents is anticipated through
Sunday, after which a low risk follows for Monday and Tuesday. /29
&&
.AVIATION...
(00Z TAFS)
Issued at 529 PM CST Fri Feb 20 2026
VFR to MVFR flight category will quickly drop this evening into
early overnight as IFR to LIFR ceilings settle in. Isolated to
scattered rain showers and a thunderstorm or two remain possible
tonight into early Saturday, giving way to scattered to numerous
showers and storms by the afternoon and evening. Flight category
should improve back to MVFR by mid morning. Winds will remain
generally out of the south-southwest around 5 to 10 knots
overnight and closer to 10 knots during the day. MM/25
&&
.MARINE...
Issued at 1115 AM CST Fri Feb 20 2026
A light to moderate onshore flow will continue through Saturday
with potential nighttime and early morning fog development. A
strong cold front moves through the area Saturday night, with a
strong offshore flow developing in the wake of the front with
possible gale conditions. A Gale Watch is in effect for much of
the marine area from 06-18Z Sunday, after which a Small Craft
Advisory is in effect until 18Z Monday and may need to be extended
later in time mainly for the offshore waters. The offshore flow
diminishes late Monday night into Tuesday morning. /29
&&
.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Mobile 66 79 44 59 / 20 60 70 0
Pensacola 67 77 47 58 / 30 50 80 0
Destin 64 73 49 60 / 50 50 90 0
Evergreen 64 79 42 57 / 40 80 70 0
Waynesboro 62 76 39 55 / 50 70 50 0
Camden 61 74 40 53 / 60 70 60 0
Crestview 65 80 45 60 / 40 60 80 0
&&
.MOB WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
AL...None.
FL...None.
MS...None.
GM...Gale Watch from late Saturday night through Sunday morning for
GMZ630>632-650-655-670-675.
Small Craft Advisory from noon Sunday to noon CST Monday for
GMZ630>632-650-655-670-675.
Small Craft Advisory from midnight Saturday night to noon CST
Monday for GMZ633>636.
&&The office that day
Everything else NWS Mobile, AL issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 20, 10:07 PM CST | Marine Dense Fog Advisory | MOB | 8 hr | |
| Feb 20, 10:42 PM CST | Rip Current Statement | MOB | Baldwin, Mobile | 31 hr |
| Feb 21, 6:16 AM CST | Marine Dense Fog Advisory | MOB | 3 hr | |
| Feb 21, 1:52 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | MOB | Clarke | 38 min |
| Feb 21, 4:01 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | MOB | Mobile | 44 min |
| Feb 21, 4:55 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | MOB | Baldwin | 35 min |
| Feb 21, 11:34 AM CST | Red Flag Warning | MOB | George, Greene, Perry, Stone, Wayne | 30 hr |
Nearby
Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.