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High Surf Warning 1, NWS Mobile, AL

July 20, 2026Escambia County, Okaloosa County, Santa Rosa County, Florida; Baldwin County, Mobile County, Alabama

NWS Mobile, AL issued this high surf warning at Jul 20, 2026, 11:09 AM CDT for Escambia County, Okaloosa County, Santa Rosa County, Florida; Baldwin County, Mobile County, Alabama. It took effect at Jul 21, 2026, 1:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 50 hr. 1 report came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

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

The facts

Issued
Jul 20, 2026, 11:09 AM CDT (16:09 UTC)
In effect from
Jul 21, 2026, 1:00 PM CDT
Expired
Jul 23, 2026, 3:00 PM CDT
In force
50 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 16:09 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

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

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Jul 22, 5:05 AM CDTCOASTAL FLOOD2 E Pinto Island, ALEastbound lane on Mobile Bay Causeway closed due to flooding.

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

The nearest sounding before it

Slidell Radar S, LA (KSIL), launched 12:00Z, 4.2 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 2026-07-20Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 440 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Slidell Radar S, LA at 12:00Z on 2026-07-20The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 38 square meters per square second.1939Sfc1 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
440 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-81 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1231 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
18 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
38 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
63 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

319 
WHUS44 KMOB 201609
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1109 AM CDT Mon Jul 20 2026

FLZ202-204-206-210600-
/O.NEW.KMOB.SU.W.0001.260721T1800Z-260723T1100Z/
/O.EXT.KMOB.RP.S.0023.260721T0000Z-260724T1100Z/
Escambia Coastal-Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
1109 AM CDT Mon Jul 20 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING 
THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...
...HIGH SURF WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TUESDAY TO 6 AM CDT 
THURSDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, from 7 PM CDT this 
  evening through late Thursday night. For the High Surf 
  Warning, from 1 PM Tuesday to 6 AM CDT Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ALZ265-266-210600-
/O.NEW.KMOB.SU.W.0001.260722T0000Z-260723T1100Z/
/O.EXT.KMOB.RP.S.0023.260721T0000Z-260724T1100Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-
1109 AM CDT Mon Jul 20 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING 
THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...
...HIGH SURF WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM TUESDAY TO 6 AM CDT 
THURSDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, from 7 PM CDT this 
  evening through late Thursday night. For the High Surf 
  Warning, from 7 PM Tuesday to 6 AM CDT Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$
11 follow-up statements
249 
WHUS44 KMOB 210543
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1243 AM CDT Tue Jul 21 2026

FLZ202-204-206-211400-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.W.0001.260721T1800Z-260723T1100Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-260724T1100Z/
Escambia Coastal-Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
1243 AM CDT Tue Jul 21 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY
NIGHT...
...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 6 AM CDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
  For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking waves of 8
  to 11 feet expected in the surf zone.

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

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Thursday 
  night. For the High Surf Warning, from 1 PM this afternoon to 
  6 AM CDT Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ALZ265-266-211400-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.W.0001.260722T0000Z-260723T1100Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-260724T1100Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-
1243 AM CDT Tue Jul 21 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY
NIGHT...
...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO
6 AM CDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
  For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking waves of 8
  to 11 feet expected in the surf zone.

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

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Thursday 
  night. For the High Surf Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 6 
  AM CDT Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$
601 
WHUS44 KMOB 211346
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
846 AM CDT Tue Jul 21 2026

FLZ202-204-206-212200-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.W.0001.260721T1800Z-260723T1100Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-260724T1100Z/
Escambia Coastal-Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
846 AM CDT Tue Jul 21 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY
NIGHT...
...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 6 AM CDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
  For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking waves of 8
  to 11 feet expected in the surf zone.

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

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Thursday 
  night. For the High Surf Warning, from 1 PM this afternoon to 
  6 AM CDT Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ALZ265-266-212200-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.W.0001.260722T0000Z-260723T1100Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-260724T1100Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-
846 AM CDT Tue Jul 21 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY
NIGHT...
...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO
6 AM CDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
  For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking waves of 8
  to 11 feet expected in the surf zone.

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

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Thursday 
  night. For the High Surf Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 6 
  AM CDT Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$
654 
WHUS44 KMOB 211525
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1025 AM CDT Tue Jul 21 2026

FLZ202-212330-
/O.NEW.KMOB.CF.Y.0002.260721T1800Z-260723T1500Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.W.0001.260721T1800Z-260723T1100Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-260724T1100Z/
Escambia Coastal-
1025 AM CDT Tue Jul 21 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY
NIGHT...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT THURSDAY...
...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...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 8
  to 11 feet expected in the surf zone.

* WHERE...Escambia Coastal County.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Thursday 
  night. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 10 AM CDT 
  Thursday. For the High Surf Warning, until 6 AM CDT Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ALZ265-266-212330-
/O.NEW.KMOB.CF.Y.0002.260721T1800Z-260723T1500Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.W.0001.260722T0000Z-260723T1100Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-260724T1100Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-
1025 AM CDT Tue Jul 21 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY
NIGHT...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT THURSDAY...
...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO
6 AM CDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...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 8
  to 11 feet expected in the surf zone.

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

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Thursday 
  night. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 10 AM CDT 
  Thursday. For the High Surf Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 
  6 AM CDT Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

FLZ204-206-212330-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.W.0001.260721T1800Z-260723T1100Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-260724T1100Z/
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
1025 AM CDT Tue Jul 21 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY
NIGHT...
...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
  For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking waves of 8
  to 11 feet expected in the surf zone.

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

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Thursday 
  night. For the High Surf Warning, until 6 AM CDT Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ALZ263-264-212330-
/O.NEW.KMOB.CF.Y.0002.260721T1800Z-260723T1500Z/
Mobile Central-Baldwin Central-
1025 AM CDT Tue Jul 21 2026

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$
644 
WHUS44 KMOB 212112
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
412 PM CDT Tue Jul 21 2026

FLZ202-220500-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260723T1100Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.CF.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260723T1500Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-260724T1100Z/
Escambia Coastal-
412 PM CDT Tue Jul 21 2026

...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CDT THURSDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT
THURSDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking
  waves of 8 to 11 feet in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood 
  Advisory, minor coastal flooding. For the High Rip Current Risk,
  dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Escambia Coastal County.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Warning, until 6 AM CDT Thursday. For 
  the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 10 AM CDT Thursday. For the 
  High Rip Current Risk, through late Thursday night.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

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

&&

$$

ALZ265-266-220500-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.W.0001.260722T0000Z-260723T1100Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.CF.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260723T1500Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-260724T1100Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-
412 PM CDT Tue Jul 21 2026

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT
THURSDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY
NIGHT...
...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding.
  For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the
  High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking waves of 8 to 11 
  feet expected in the surf zone.

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

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 10 AM CDT 
  Thursday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Thursday 
  night. For the High Surf Warning, until 6 AM CDT Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

FLZ204-206-220500-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260723T1100Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-260724T1100Z/
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
412 PM CDT Tue Jul 21 2026

...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CDT THURSDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking
  waves of 8 to 11 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip 
  Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...For the High Surf Warning, until 6 AM CDT Thursday. For 
  the High Rip Current Risk, through late Thursday night.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

ALZ263-264-220500-
/O.CON.KMOB.CF.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260723T1500Z/
Mobile Central-Baldwin Central-
412 PM CDT Tue Jul 21 2026

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$
280 
WHUS44 KMOB 220325
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1025 PM CDT Tue Jul 21 2026

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-221200-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260723T1100Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.CF.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260723T1500Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-260724T1100Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
1025 PM CDT Tue Jul 21 2026

...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CDT THURSDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT
THURSDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking 
  waves of 8 to 12 feet in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood 
  Advisory, minor coastal flooding. For the High Rip Current 
  Risk, dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...In Alabama, Mobile Coastal and Baldwin Coastal 
  Counties. In Florida, Escambia Coastal County.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Warning, until 6 AM CDT Thursday. For 
  the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 10 AM CDT Thursday. For the 
  High Rip Current Risk, through late Thursday night.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

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

&&

$$

FLZ204-206-221200-
/O.EXA.KMOB.CF.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260723T1500Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260723T1100Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-260724T1100Z/
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
1025 PM CDT Tue Jul 21 2026

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT THURSDAY...
...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CDT THURSDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. 
  For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking waves of 
  8 to 12 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, 
  dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 10 AM CDT 
  Thursday. For the High Surf Warning, until 6 AM CDT Thursday. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Thursday night.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

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

&&

$$

ALZ263-264-221200-
/O.CON.KMOB.CF.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260723T1500Z/
Mobile Central-Baldwin Central-
1025 PM CDT Tue Jul 21 2026

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$
562 
WHUS44 KMOB 220924
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
424 AM CDT Wed Jul 22 2026

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-222200-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260723T1100Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.CF.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260723T1500Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-260724T1100Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
424 AM CDT Wed Jul 22 2026

...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CDT THURSDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT
THURSDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking 
  waves of 8 to 12 feet in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood 
  Advisory, minor coastal flooding. For the High Rip Current 
  Risk, dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...For the High Surf Warning, until 6 AM CDT Thursday. For 
  the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 10 AM CDT Thursday. For the 
  High Rip Current Risk, through late Thursday night.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

ALZ263-264-222200-
/O.CON.KMOB.CF.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260723T1500Z/
Mobile Central-Baldwin Central-
424 AM CDT Wed Jul 22 2026

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT Thursday. Coastal flooding is most likely
  during periods of high tide this morning and again on Thursday
  morning. 

* 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.

&&

$$
542 
WHUS44 KMOB 222107
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
407 PM CDT Wed Jul 22 2026

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-230515-
/O.EXT.KMOB.SU.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260723T2000Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.CF.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260723T1500Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-260724T1100Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
407 PM CDT Wed Jul 22 2026

...HIGH SURF WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CDT THURSDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT
THURSDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking 
  waves of 6 to 10 feet in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood 
  Advisory, minor coastal flooding. For the High Rip Current 
  Risk, dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...For the High Surf Warning, until 3 PM CDT Thursday. For 
  the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 10 AM CDT Thursday. For the 
  High Rip Current Risk, through late Thursday night.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

ALZ263-264-230515-
/O.CON.KMOB.CF.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260723T1500Z/
Mobile Central-Baldwin Central-
407 PM CDT Wed Jul 22 2026

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$
113 
WHUS44 KMOB 230421
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1121 PM CDT Wed Jul 22 2026

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-231230-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260723T2000Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.CF.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260723T1500Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-260724T1100Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
1121 PM CDT Wed Jul 22 2026

...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CDT THURSDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT
THURSDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking
  waves of 6 to 10 feet in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood 
  Advisory, minor coastal flooding. For the High Rip Current Risk,
  dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...For the High Surf Warning, until 3 PM CDT Thursday. For 
  the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 10 AM CDT Thursday. For the 
  High Rip Current Risk, through late Thursday night.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

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

&&

$$

ALZ263-264-231230-
/O.CON.KMOB.CF.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260723T1500Z/
Mobile Central-Baldwin Central-
1121 PM CDT Wed Jul 22 2026

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$
464 
WHUS44 KMOB 231126
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
626 AM CDT Thu Jul 23 2026

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-232000-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260723T2000Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.CF.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260723T1500Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-260724T1100Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
626 AM CDT Thu Jul 23 2026

...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT THIS
MORNING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

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

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

* WHEN...For the High Surf Warning, until 3 PM CDT this 
  afternoon. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 10 AM CDT 
  this morning. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late 
  tonight.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

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

&&

$$

ALZ263-264-231500-
/O.CON.KMOB.CF.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260723T1500Z/
Mobile Central-Baldwin Central-
626 AM CDT Thu Jul 23 2026

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT this morning.

* 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.

&&

$$
627 
WHUS44 KMOB 231506
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1006 AM CDT Thu Jul 23 2026

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-232315-
/O.EXP.KMOB.CF.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260723T1500Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260723T2000Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-260724T1100Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
1006 AM CDT Thu Jul 23 2026

...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Warning, dangerously 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 Warning, until 3 PM CDT this 
  afternoon. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late tonight.

* 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.

&&

$$

ALZ263-264-231615-
/O.EXP.KMOB.CF.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260723T1500Z/
Mobile Central-Baldwin Central-
1006 AM CDT Thu Jul 23 2026

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

High water levels have receded to just below advisory criteria, 
Therefore, the Coastal Flood Advisory has been allowed to expire. 

$$
608 
WHUS44 KMOB 232000
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
300 PM CDT Thu Jul 23 2026

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-240400-
/O.EXP.KMOB.SU.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260723T2000Z/
/O.EXT.KMOB.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-260724T2300Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
300 PM CDT Thu Jul 23 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON...
...HIGH SURF WARNING 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...Through Friday afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$

What forecasters said that day

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

NWS Mobile, AL wrote its last area forecast discussion before this high surf warning went out at Jul 20, 6:44 AM CDT, 4 hours 25 minutes earlier. Its key messages:

  • Updated at 625 AM CDT Mon Jul 20 2026
  • Tropical Storm Watch in effect for coastal zones and waters of the western Florida Panhandle. In addition to potential tropical storm force winds, locally heavy rainfall may be possible near the coast through mid week.
  • High risk of rip currents begins this evening for western Florida Panhandle and Alabama beaches.
  • Heat Advisory in effect for southeast Mississippi from 10 am until 7 pm on today.
Area forecast discussion, Jul 20, 6:44 AM CDT, 4 hours 25 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Mobile AL
644 AM CDT Mon Jul 20 2026

...New UPDATE, AVIATION...

.KEY MESSAGES...
Updated at 625 AM CDT Mon Jul 20 2026

  - Tropical Storm Watch in effect for coastal zones and waters of
    the western Florida Panhandle. In addition to potential
    tropical storm force winds, locally heavy rainfall may be
    possible near the coast through mid week.

  - High risk of rip currents begins this evening for western
    Florida Panhandle and Alabama beaches.

  - Heat Advisory in effect for southeast Mississippi from 10 am
    until 7 pm on today.

&&

.UPDATE...
Issued at 625 AM CDT Mon Jul 20 2026

The current forecast is on track with no updates planned. Some
patchy fog has developed over the northeastern counties of the
forecast area. Visibilities overall remain high enough for no
dense fog advisory being needed. Subsidence outside of developing
TD2/Bertha along with a dip in moisture levels into the 1.8'-2.0'
will keep PoPs low, limiting to isolated to scattered coverage
this afternoon. A Heat Advisory is still in effect this afternoon
for southeast Mississippi, with enough subsidence combined with a
bit high moisture over the area for heat indices to rise into the
108 to 110 degree range.
/16

&&

.DISCUSSION...
Issued at 247 AM CDT Mon Jul 20 2026

A Heat Advisory has been issued for our southeast Mississippi
counties for heat index values up to 108. Elsewhere, heat index
values are just below the Heat Advisory threshold, but still very
warm. Anybody outdoors should drink plenty of water and take breaks
in A/C when possible.

The main story through mid week is the disturbance that is currently
south of the Big Bend of Florida with sustained winds of 30 mph, now
called Tropical Depression 2 (TD2). It is currently nearly
stationary, but ensemble guidance shows north to northwest movement
before turning mostly west as it approaches the northern Gulf coast.
TD2 is expected to strengthen to a tropical storm by this afternoon.
The building ridge from the west is the main steering feature and
the intensity is what will guide the tropical system through our
area. If the center shifts closer to shore we could expect more
rainfall for areas along the immediate coast as well as increased
surf heights.

Our main impacts with TD2 will be marine and our counties just along
the coast with gusty winds, increasing wave heights, and an
increased rip current risk. Minor coastal flooding could become a
concern Wednesday and Thursday morning where high tide combines with
persistent and increasing onshore flow. Due to uncertainty in the
guidance, for now some minor inundation could occur for typical
trouble spots like Dauphin Island and Fort Pickens, but confidence
is still too low for widespread coastal flooding issues.

WPC has our coastal areas outlooked for excessive rainfall with a
marginal risk for today and lasting through Thursday. Much of the
current model guidance keeps the center off the coast in our area
and therefore most of the rainfall footprint. Generally scattered to
numerous storms are expected each day with the highest coverage
along and off the coast. Our moisture content is beginning to
increase and ensemble means show PWATs increasing up to 2.2-2.4"
with the approach of the tropical system starting today through mid
week. These values are above the 90th percentile based on
climatology. This introduces enhanced rain rates with efficient warm
rain processes in play which could cause some localized flooding
concerns, but most of the rainfall remains offshore.

After TD2 departs to the west, we are on the eastern periphery of a
building upper ridge under generally northerly flow. This brings
rain chances to a more normal summertime pattern with daily chances
for isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms, especially
along the sea breeze and resultant outflow boundaries.

...BEACH FORECAST...

Dangerous and life-threatening beach conditions are expected tonight
through mid week. The rip current risk will increase to a HIGH for
our Florida and Alabama beaches Monday night which will last through
at Thursday. Guidance shows increasing surf above 5 feet by Tuesday
morning and quickly rises through the evening to peak at 10-12 feet
which lasts through Wednesday afternoon. A High Surf Warning will be
needed in subsequent forecast packages as the event draws closer.

SS/97

&&

.AVIATION...
(12Z TAFS)
Issued at 625 AM CDT Mon Jul 20 2026

At 6am/11z, conditions across the forecast area ranged from IFR
due to fog over the northeastern quarter due to fog to VFR
elsewhere. After this fog mixes out, general VFR conditions are
expected, with local drops to MVFR levels this afternoon as
isolated showers and thunderstorms develop. Light northerly winds
will gradually shift to northeasterly through the forecast, with
wind magnitudes rising to around 10 knots as TD2/Bertha organizes
and moves towards the northern Gulf coast.
/16

&&

.MARINE...
Issued at 247 AM CDT Mon Jul 20 2026

Tropical Depression Two is located southwest of the Big
Bend of Florida, and is forecast to strengthen to a tropical storm
today. The system is expected to gradually turn west just south of
the northern Gulf coast over the next several days. Moderate
northeasterly winds today will shift generally easterly on Tuesday
as the tropical system moves west. Waves with this system peak at 10
to 15 feet Tuesday evening through Wednesday evening. Strong winds
will impact the nearshore waters and gale force winds offshore. As
the system departs Wednesday night, light southerly to southwesterly
winds continue through the weekend. SS/97

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Mobile      95  75  94  77 /  40  20  50  30
Pensacola   94  77  91  79 /  40  30  70  60
Destin      90  77  89  80 /  60  40  80  70
Evergreen   94  73  91  75 /  20  10  50  20
Waynesboro  96  75  96  76 /  20  10  20   0
Camden      94  74  91  76 /  20  10  30  10
Crestview   92  74  90  76 /  50  30  70  50

&&

.MOB WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
AL...Tropical Storm Watch for ALZ263>266.

     High Rip Current Risk from this evening through Friday morning
     for ALZ265-266.

FL...Tropical Storm Watch for FLZ202-204-206.

     High Rip Current Risk from this evening through Friday morning
     for FLZ202-204-206.

MS...Heat Advisory from 10 AM this morning to 7 PM CDT Tuesday for
     MSZ067-075-076-078-079.

GM...Tropical Storm Watch for GMZ630>636-650-655-670-675.

&&

In the hours before

Local storm report, Jul 20, 7:08 AM CDT, 4 hours 1 minute before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Mobile AL
708 AM CDT Mon Jul 20 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0205 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     2 SSW Loxley            30.59N 87.77W
07/19/2026                   Baldwin            AL   Public

            Public reported multiple trees down near
            Barlow Road and Gabriella Lane.

&&

JGC

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jul 20, 3:01 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMOBOkaloosa44 min
Jul 20, 3:57 PM CDTTropical Storm WarningMOBEscambia, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa54 hr
Jul 20, 9:52 AM CDTStorm Surge WatchMOBBaldwin, Mobile24 hr
Jul 20, 3:34 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMOBCovington41 min
Jul 20, 5:24 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMOBConecuh36 min
Jul 20, 5:51 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMOBEscambia39 min

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Sources

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