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Gale Warning 5, NWS Mobile, AL
NWS Mobile, AL issued this gale warning at Apr 7, 2026, 1:20 AM CDT. It took effect at Apr 8, 2026, 4:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 27 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Apr 7, 2026, 1:20 AM CDT (06:20 UTC)
- In effect from
- Apr 8, 2026, 4:00 AM CDT
- Expired
- Apr 9, 2026, 7:00 AM CDT
- In force
- 27 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Mobile, AL
The text
As transmitted.
176 WHUS74 KMOB 070620 MWWMOB URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Mobile AL 120 AM CDT Tue Apr 7 2026 GMZ670-675-071700- /O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-260408T0900Z/ /O.UPG.KMOB.GL.A.0004.260408T0900Z-260409T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KMOB.GL.W.0005.260408T0900Z-260409T1200Z/ 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- 120 AM CDT Tue Apr 7 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT WEDNESDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM WEDNESDAY TO 7 AM CDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft. For the Gale Warning, east winds around 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 10 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 Small Craft Advisory, until 4 AM CDT Wednesday. For the Gale Warning, from 4 AM Wednesday to 7 AM CDT Thursday. * 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. && $$ GMZ650-655-071700- /O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-260407T1200Z/ /O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0021.260408T0300Z-260409T1200Z/ Coastal waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS out 20 NM- Coastal waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to Pensacola FL out 20 NM- 120 AM CDT Tue Apr 7 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT THIS MORNING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM CDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds around 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 2 to 4 ft. For the second Small Craft Advisory, east winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS out 20 NM and Coastal waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to Pensacola FL out 20 NM. * WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 7 AM CDT this morning. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to 7 AM CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
6 follow-up statements
511 WHUS74 KMOB 071451 MWWMOB URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Mobile AL 951 AM CDT Tue Apr 7 2026 GMZ670-675-080000- /O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-260408T0900Z/ /O.CON.KMOB.GL.W.0005.260408T0900Z-260409T1200Z/ 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- 951 AM CDT Tue Apr 7 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT WEDNESDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM WEDNESDAY TO 7 AM CDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft. For the Gale Warning, east winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 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...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 AM CDT Wednesday. For the Gale Warning, from 4 AM Wednesday to 7 AM CDT Thursday. * 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. && $$ GMZ650-655-080000- /O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0021.260408T0300Z-260409T1200Z/ Coastal waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS out 20 NM- Coastal waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to Pensacola FL out 20 NM- 951 AM CDT Tue Apr 7 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM CDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS out 20 NM and Coastal waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to Pensacola FL out 20 NM. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 7 AM CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
103 WHUS74 KMOB 071818 MWWMOB URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Mobile AL 118 PM CDT Tue Apr 7 2026 GMZ670-675-080300- /O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-260408T0900Z/ /O.CON.KMOB.GL.W.0005.260408T0900Z-260409T1200Z/ /O.EXB.KMOB.SC.Y.0021.260409T1200Z-260410T0000Z/ 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- 118 PM CDT Tue Apr 7 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT WEDNESDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM WEDNESDAY TO 7 AM CDT THURSDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM CDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, east winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft. For the Gale Warning, east winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory, east winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 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...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 4 AM CDT Wednesday. For the Gale Warning, from 4 AM Wednesday to 7 AM CDT Thursday. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 7 AM to 7 PM CDT Thursday. * 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. && $$ GMZ632-080300- /O.EXB.KMOB.SC.Y.0021.260408T1200Z-260409T1200Z/ Mississippi Sound- 118 PM CDT Tue Apr 7 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM WEDNESDAY TO 7 AM CDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...East winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 1 to 3 ft expected. * WHERE...Mississippi Sound. * WHEN...From 7 AM Wednesday to 7 AM CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ GMZ650-655-080300- /O.EXT.KMOB.SC.Y.0021.260407T1818Z-260409T1800Z/ 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- 118 PM CDT Tue Apr 7 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 7 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 1 PM CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
990 WHUS74 KMOB 080245 MWWMOB URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Mobile AL 945 PM CDT Tue Apr 7 2026 GMZ670-675-081100- /O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-260408T0900Z/ /O.CON.KMOB.GL.W.0005.260408T0900Z-260409T1200Z/ /O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0021.260409T1200Z-260410T0000Z/ Waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS from 20 to 60 NM- Waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to Pensacola FL from 20 to 60 NM- 945 PM CDT Tue Apr 7 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT WEDNESDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM WEDNESDAY TO 7 AM CDT THURSDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM CDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, east winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft. For the Gale Warning, east winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory, east winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft expected. * WHERE...Waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS from 20 to 60 NM and Waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to Pensacola FL from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 4 AM CDT Wednesday. For the Gale Warning, from 4 AM Wednesday to 7 AM CDT Thursday. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 7 AM to 7 PM CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ GMZ650-655-081100- /O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-260409T1800Z/ 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- 945 PM CDT Tue Apr 7 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 7 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 1 PM CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ GMZ632-081100- /O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0021.260408T1200Z-260409T1200Z/ Mississippi Sound- 945 PM CDT Tue Apr 7 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM WEDNESDAY TO 7 AM CDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...East winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 1 to 3 ft expected. * WHERE...Mississippi Sound. * WHEN...From 7 AM Wednesday to 7 AM CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
185 WHUS74 KMOB 080815 MWWMOB URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Mobile AL 315 AM CDT Wed Apr 8 2026 GMZ670-675-081600- /O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-260408T0900Z/ /O.CON.KMOB.GL.W.0005.260408T0900Z-260409T1200Z/ /O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0021.260409T1200Z-260410T0000Z/ 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- 315 AM CDT Wed Apr 8 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT EARLY THIS MORNING... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT THURSDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM CDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, east winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 7 ft. For the Gale Warning, east winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory, east winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 7 to 10 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 first Small Craft Advisory, until 4 AM CDT early this morning. For the Gale Warning, until 7 AM CDT Thursday. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 7 AM to 7 PM CDT Thursday. * 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. && $$ GMZ650-655-081600- /O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-260409T1800Z/ Coastal waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS out 20 NM- Coastal waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to Pensacola FL out 20 NM- 315 AM CDT Wed Apr 8 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...East winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS out 20 NM and Coastal waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to Pensacola FL out 20 NM. * WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ GMZ632-081600- /O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0021.260408T1200Z-260409T1200Z/ Mississippi Sound- 315 AM CDT Wed Apr 8 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 AM CDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...East winds around 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 2 to 3 ft expected. * WHERE...Mississippi Sound. * WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 7 AM CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
145 WHUS74 KMOB 081550 MWWMOB URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Mobile AL 1050 AM CDT Wed Apr 8 2026 GMZ632-090600- /O.CAN.KMOB.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-260409T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KMOB.SC.Y.0022.260409T0300Z-260409T1200Z/ Mississippi Sound- 1050 AM CDT Wed Apr 8 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM CDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...East winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves to 3 ft expected. * WHERE...Mississippi Sound. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 7 AM CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ GMZ670-675-090600- /O.CON.KMOB.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260409T1200Z/ /O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0021.260409T1200Z-260410T0000Z/ 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- 1050 AM CDT Wed Apr 8 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT THURSDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM CDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, east winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft. For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 10 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 7 AM CDT Thursday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 AM to 7 PM CDT Thursday. * 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. && $$ GMZ631-090600- /O.EXB.KMOB.SC.Y.0021.260409T0300Z-260409T1200Z/ Southern Mobile Bay- 1050 AM CDT Wed Apr 8 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM CDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...East winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves to 2 ft expected. * WHERE...Southern Mobile Bay. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 7 AM CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ GMZ650-655-090600- /O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-260409T1800Z/ 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- 1050 AM CDT Wed Apr 8 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 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 1 PM CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
615 WHUS74 KMOB 090359 MWWMOB URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Mobile AL 1059 PM CDT Wed Apr 8 2026 GMZ670-675-091200- /O.CON.KMOB.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260409T1200Z/ /O.EXT.KMOB.SC.Y.0021.260409T1200Z-260410T1200Z/ Waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS from 20 to 60 NM- Waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to Pensacola FL from 20 to 60 NM- 1059 PM CDT Wed Apr 8 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT THURSDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THURSDAY TO 7 AM CDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, east winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft. For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft expected. * WHERE...Waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS from 20 to 60 NM and Waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to Pensacola FL from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 7 AM CDT Thursday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 AM Thursday to 7 AM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ GMZ631-091200- /O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-260409T1200Z/ Southern Mobile Bay- 1059 PM CDT Wed Apr 8 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...East winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves to 2 ft expected. * WHERE...Southern Mobile Bay. * WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ GMZ632-091200- /O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-260409T1200Z/ Mississippi Sound- 1059 PM CDT Wed Apr 8 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...East winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves to 3 ft expected. * WHERE...Mississippi Sound. * WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ GMZ650-655-091200- /O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-260409T1800Z/ 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- 1059 PM CDT Wed Apr 8 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 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 1 PM CDT Thursday. * 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 Apr 7, 12:38 AM CDT, 42 minutes earlier. Its key messages:
- Issued at 1234 AM CDT Tue Apr 7 2026
- Strong marine winds will persist through tonight over area waters. Additional rounds rounds of advisory-level conditions with gusts near gale-force are likely mid week as winds turn easterly.
- The rip current risk increases to HIGH by mid-week. High surf with breaking waves of 5-8 feet are likely Wednesday and Thursday with the potential for minor coastal inundation.
- Fire weather concerns are possible on Tuesday.
Area forecast discussion, Apr 7, 12:38 AM CDT, 42 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1238 AM CDT Tue Apr 7 2026
...New AVIATION...
.KEY MESSAGES...
Issued at 1234 AM CDT Tue Apr 7 2026
- Strong marine winds will persist through tonight over area
waters. Additional rounds rounds of advisory-level conditions
with gusts near gale-force are likely mid week as winds turn
easterly.
- The rip current risk increases to HIGH by mid-week. High surf
with breaking waves of 5-8 feet are likely Wednesday and Thursday
with the potential for minor coastal inundation.
- Fire weather concerns are possible on Tuesday.
&&
.DISCUSSION...
Issued at 1252 PM CDT Mon Apr 6 2026
Now through Monday...
A series of upper level shortwave troughs move east over the
southern half of the Conus through Thursday, with the first moving
to along the East Coast tonight. Another shortwave trough, currently
over the Southwest/Mexico border, moves over the Southeast
Wednesday, before joining the energy over the East coast and moving
off Thursday into the weekend. A surface high over the Plains shifts
east over the Mid Atlantic region in response to shortwave energy
moving over the northern half of the Conus. A surface trough
develops over the southern Gulf along the stalled surface boundary
from Sunday and the shortwave energy over the East coast. This
creates a tight pressure gradient over the northern Gulf and strong
easterly winds setting up over the north-central and northeast Gulf
coast and south into mid week. Thursday through the weekend, an
upper ridge builds north along the Mississippi River. The surface
low/trough over the southern Gulf weakens and pressure gradient over
the northern Gulf eases. The surface ridge stretching southwest over
the Southeast also weakens, with a seasonably warm and dry pattern
setting up over the Southeast for the coming weekend.
Impacts from this set up through mid week will be two fold. Over
land areas, increasing deep layer winds will bring very high
dispersions into mid week. Combined with a decrease in relative
humidities with a warmer day expected Tuesday, fire weather concerns
are a possibility on Tuesday. Winds and relative humidity levels
combined remain below criteria levels for weather WWAs at this time.
By Wednesday, strong transport winds will bring high winds to the
forecast area, but much increased moisture levels will counteract
the need for any WWAs for Wednesday. Rain from over the weekend has
helped to increase fuel moisture levels over the area, but any further
WWAs outside of criteria levels may need to be addressed. Will
continue to monitor.
Over area coastal waters, the tight pressure gradient will bring
increased swell along with high surf to area beaches. A High Risk of
Rip Currents returns Tuesday night. Surf heights are projects to
rise into the 4'-6' range Tuesday night. A High Surf Advisory will
likely be needed in the near future. Also, we continue to evaluate
the need for a Coastal Flood Watch/Warning. The pressure gradient
over the northern Gulf begins to ease Thursday, with the Rip Risk
returning to Moderate to Low for the coming weekend.
Not to forget, temperatures. Tuesday through Thursday, high
temperatures around seasonal norms are expected (mid to upper 70s).
Low temperatures tonight ranging from the upper 40s north of Highway
84 to low 50s along the coast see an uptick into the mid 50s to near
60 by Thursday night. Through the weekend, high temperatures in the
low to mid 80s return to the forecast area (near 80 along the
coast). Low temperatures see a low rise, to the upper 50s to low 60s
by Monday night.
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&&
.AVIATION...
(06Z TAFS)
Issued at 1234 AM CDT Tue Apr 7 2026
VFR conditions will prevail through the forecast period. North
wind around 5-10 knots will turn more easterly overnight and into
Tuesday. Occasional wind gusts to 20 knots are expected through
the day on Tuesday. 07/mb
&&
.MARINE...
Issued at 1252 PM CDT Mon Apr 6 2026
Moderate to strong northerly winds will persist into
tonight behind a cold front that passed through area waters. This
strong offshore flow will then temporarily decrease and turn
easterly by Tuesday afternoon before increasing once again late
Tuesday night. Moderate to very strong easterly winds will persist
through Friday, and we expect another round of small craft advisory-
level conditions are expected. A Gale Watch in effect for open Gulf
waters beginning late Tuesday night
Small Craft Should Exercise Caution on the Pensacola Bay System,
Perdido Bay, and Choctawhatchee Bay tonight.
/16
&&
.FIRE WEATHER...
Issued at 100 AM CDT Mon Apr 6 2026
Repost from above...
Over land areas of the forecast area, increasing deep layer winds
will bring very high dispersions into mid week. Combined with a
decrease in relative humidities with a warmer day expected Tuesday,
fire weather concerns are a possibility on Tuesday. Winds and
relative humidity levels combined remain below criteria levels
for weather WWAs at this time. By Wednesday, strong transport winds
will bring high winds to the forecast area, but increased moisture
levels will counteract the need for any WWAs for Wednesday. Rain
from over the weekend has helped to increase fuel moisture levels
over the area, but any further WWAs outside of criteria levels may
need to be addressed. Will continue to monitor.
/16
&&
.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Mobile 78 55 75 56 / 0 0 10 20
Pensacola 76 58 73 59 / 0 0 10 20
Destin 75 57 73 58 / 0 0 20 30
Evergreen 78 49 75 51 / 0 0 10 20
Waynesboro 76 51 75 54 / 0 0 10 10
Camden 76 49 73 52 / 0 0 10 20
Crestview 78 50 75 52 / 0 0 10 30
&&
.MOB WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
AL...High Rip Current Risk from late tonight through late Thursday
night for ALZ265-266.
FL...High Rip Current Risk from late tonight through late Thursday
night for FLZ202-204-206.
MS...None.
GM...Small Craft Advisory until 7 AM CDT this morning for GMZ650-655.
Small Craft Advisory from 10 PM this evening to 7 AM CDT
Thursday for GMZ650-655.
Small Craft Advisory until 4 AM CDT Wednesday for GMZ670-675.
Gale Watch from late tonight through Thursday morning for GMZ670-
675.
&&The office that day
Everything else NWS Mobile, AL issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 6, 10:50 PM CDT | Small Craft Advisory | MOB | 3 days | |
| Apr 7, 1:22 AM CDT | High Surf Advisory | MOB | Baldwin, Mobile | 62 hr |
| Apr 7, 8:58 AM CDT | Red Flag Warning | MOB | Escambia, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa | 10 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.