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Rip Current Statement 19, NWS Mobile, AL

June 16, 2026Escambia County, Okaloosa County, Santa Rosa County, Florida; Baldwin County, Mobile County, Alabama

NWS Mobile, AL issued this rip current statement at Jun 16, 2026, 1:52 AM CDT for Escambia County, Okaloosa County, Santa Rosa County, Florida; Baldwin County, Mobile County, Alabama. It took effect at Jun 16, 2026, 11:06 AM CDT. It was in force for 4 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jun 16, 2026, 1:52 AM CDT (06:52 UTC)
In effect from
Jun 16, 2026, 11:06 AM CDT
Expired
Jun 20, 2026, 6:00 PM CDT
In force
4 days
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 06:54 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The nearest sounding before it

Slidell Radar S, LA (KSIL), launched 00:00Z, 6.9 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 00:00Z on 2026-06-16Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 934 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Slidell Radar S, LA at 00:00Z on 2026-06-16The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 82 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
934 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-36 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
697 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
24 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
82 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
120 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.2
Supercell composite
2.3

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The text

As transmitted.

959 
WHUS44 KMOB 160652
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
152 AM CDT Tue Jun 16 2026

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-161500-
/O.NEW.KMOB.RP.S.0019.260617T1800Z-260620T0700Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
152 AM CDT Tue Jun 16 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

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

* WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon through late Friday night.

* 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.

&&

$$
14 follow-up statements
379 
WHUS44 KMOB 161449
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
949 AM CDT Tue Jun 16 2026

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-162300-
/O.EXT.KMOB.RP.S.0019.260617T1200Z-260620T0700Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
949 AM CDT Tue Jun 16 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING
THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

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

* WHEN...From Wednesday morning through late Friday night.

* 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.

&&

$$
153 
WHUS44 KMOB 161606
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1106 AM CDT Tue Jun 16 2026

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-170300-
/O.EXT.KMOB.RP.S.0019.260616T1606Z-260620T1100Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
1106 AM CDT Tue Jun 16 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT...

* 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 late Friday night.

* 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.

&&

$$
464 
WHUS44 KMOB 170325
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1025 PM CDT Tue Jun 16 2026

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-171100-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-260620T1100Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
1025 PM CDT Tue Jun 16 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT...

* 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 late Friday night.

* 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.

&&

$$
837 
WHUS44 KMOB 170615
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
115 AM CDT Wed Jun 17 2026

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-171400-
/O.NEW.KMOB.SU.Y.0004.260618T0500Z-260619T2300Z/
/O.EXT.KMOB.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-260620T2300Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
115 AM CDT Wed Jun 17 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM CDT
FRIDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday 
  afternoon. For the High Surf Advisory, from midnight tonight 
  to 6 PM CDT Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$
243 
WHUS44 KMOB 171439
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
939 AM CDT Wed Jun 17 2026

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-172245-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0004.260618T0500Z-260619T2300Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-260620T2300Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
939 AM CDT Wed Jun 17 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
6 PM CDT FRIDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday 
  afternoon. For the High Surf Advisory, from midnight tonight 
  to 6 PM CDT Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$
599 
WHUS44 KMOB 171807
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
107 PM CDT Wed Jun 17 2026

ALZ265-266-180500-
/O.NEW.KMOB.CF.Y.0001.260618T1500Z-260619T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0004.260618T0500Z-260619T2300Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-260620T2300Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-
107 PM CDT Wed Jun 17 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
6 PM CDT FRIDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 7 PM CDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
  For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 7 feet
  expected in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, 
  minor coastal flooding expected.

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

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday 
  afternoon. For the High Surf Advisory, from midnight tonight 
  to 6 PM CDT Friday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 10 AM 
  to 7 PM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only 
  isolated road closures expected. Dangerous swimming and 
  surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents 
  can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper 
  water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Minor coastal flooding will likely affect
  the US 90/98 Causeway around the eastbound I-10 on ramps, Shell
  Belt and Coden Belt roads in the Bayou La Batre area, docks and
  boat ramps along the Mobile Bay shoreline. Minor beach erosion
  is possible as well, especially on the west end of Dauphin
  Island.

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.

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

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

&&

$$

ALZ263-264-180500-
/O.NEW.KMOB.CF.Y.0001.260618T1500Z-260619T0000Z/
Mobile Central-Baldwin Central-
107 PM CDT Wed Jun 17 2026

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 7 PM CDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding expected.

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

* WHEN...From 10 AM to 7 PM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only 
  isolated road closures expected.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Minor coastal flooding will likely affect
  the US 90/98 Causeway around the eastbound I-10 on ramps, Shell
  Belt and Coden Belt roads in the Bayou La Batre area, docks and
  boat ramps along the Mobile Bay shoreline. Minor beach erosion
  is possible as well, especially on the west end of Dauphin
  Island.

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.

&&

$$

FLZ202-204-206-180500-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0004.260618T0500Z-260619T2300Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-260620T2300Z/
Escambia Coastal-Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
107 PM CDT Wed Jun 17 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
6 PM CDT FRIDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday 
  afternoon. For the High Surf Advisory, from midnight tonight 
  to 6 PM CDT Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$
999 
WHUS44 KMOB 180542
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1242 AM CDT Thu Jun 18 2026

ALZ265-266-181330-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260619T2300Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.CF.Y.0001.260618T1500Z-260619T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-260620T2300Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-
1242 AM CDT Thu Jun 18 2026

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CDT FRIDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY
AFTERNOON...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS
MORNING TO 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. 
  For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 7 
  feet expected in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood 
  Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected.

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

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday 
  afternoon. For the High Surf Advisory, from midnight tonight 
  to 6 PM CDT Friday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 10 AM 
  to 7 PM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only 
  isolated road closures expected. Dangerous swimming and 
  surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents 
  can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper 
  water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Minor coastal flooding will likely affect 
  the US 90/98 Causeway around the eastbound I-10 on ramps, 
  Shell Belt and Coden Belt roads in the Bayou La Batre area, 
  docks and boat ramps along the Mobile Bay shoreline. Minor 
  beach erosion is possible as well, especially on the west end 
  of Dauphin Island.

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.

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

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

&&

$$

ALZ263-264-181330-
/O.CON.KMOB.CF.Y.0001.260618T1500Z-260619T0000Z/
Mobile Central-Baldwin Central-
1242 AM CDT Thu Jun 18 2026

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS
MORNING TO 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding expected.

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

* WHEN...From 10 AM to 7 PM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only 
  isolated road closures expected.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Minor coastal flooding will likely affect 
  the US 90/98 Causeway around the eastbound I-10 on ramps, 
  Shell Belt and Coden Belt roads in the Bayou La Batre area, 
  docks and boat ramps along the Mobile Bay shoreline. Minor 
  beach erosion is possible as well, especially on the west end 
  of Dauphin Island.

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.

&&

$$

FLZ202-204-206-181330-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260619T2300Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-260620T2300Z/
Escambia Coastal-Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
1242 AM CDT Thu Jun 18 2026

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CDT FRIDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY
AFTERNOON...

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

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

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday 
  afternoon. For the High Surf Advisory, from midnight tonight 
  to 6 PM CDT Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$
911 
WHUS44 KMOB 181323
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
823 AM CDT Thu Jun 18 2026

ALZ265-266-182200-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260619T2300Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.CF.Y.0001.260618T1500Z-260619T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-260620T2300Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-
823 AM CDT Thu Jun 18 2026

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CDT FRIDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY
AFTERNOON...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. 
  For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 7 
  feet expected in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood 
  Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected.

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

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday 
  afternoon. For the High Surf Advisory, from midnight tonight 
  to 6 PM CDT Friday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 10 AM 
  to 7 PM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only 
  isolated road closures expected. Dangerous swimming and 
  surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents 
  can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper 
  water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Minor coastal flooding will likely affect 
  the US 90/98 Causeway around the eastbound I-10 on ramps, 
  Shell Belt and Coden Belt roads in the Bayou La Batre area, 
  docks and boat ramps along the Mobile Bay shoreline. Minor 
  beach erosion is possible as well, especially on the west end 
  of Dauphin Island.

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.

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

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

&&

$$

ALZ263-264-182200-
/O.CON.KMOB.CF.Y.0001.260618T1500Z-260619T0000Z/
Mobile Central-Baldwin Central-
823 AM CDT Thu Jun 18 2026

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding expected.

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

* WHEN...From 10 AM to 7 PM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only 
  isolated road closures expected.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Minor coastal flooding will likely affect 
  the US 90/98 Causeway around the eastbound I-10 on ramps, 
  Shell Belt and Coden Belt roads in the Bayou La Batre area, 
  docks and boat ramps along the Mobile Bay shoreline. Minor 
  beach erosion is possible as well, especially on the west end 
  of Dauphin Island.

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.

&&

$$

FLZ202-204-206-182200-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260619T2300Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-260620T2300Z/
Escambia Coastal-Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
823 AM CDT Thu Jun 18 2026

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CDT FRIDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY
AFTERNOON...

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

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

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday 
  afternoon. For the High Surf Advisory, from midnight tonight 
  to 6 PM CDT Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$
185 
WHUS44 KMOB 182155
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
455 PM CDT Thu Jun 18 2026

ALZ265-266-190600-
/O.CON.KMOB.CF.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260619T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260619T2300Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-260620T2300Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-
455 PM CDT Thu Jun 18 2026

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CDT FRIDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY
AFTERNOON...

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

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

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 7 PM CDT this 
  evening. For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM CDT Friday. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only 
  isolated road closures expected. Dangerous swimming and 
  surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents 
  can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper 
  water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Minor coastal flooding is impacting Shell 
  Belt and Coden Belt roads in the Bayou La Batre area, the west 
  end of Bienville Blvd on the west end of Dauphin Island, and 
  docks and boat ramps along the Mobile Bay shoreline. Minor beach
  erosion is possible as well.

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.

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

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

&&

$$

ALZ263-264-190000-
/O.CON.KMOB.CF.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260619T0000Z/
Mobile Central-Baldwin Central-
455 PM CDT Thu Jun 18 2026

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only 
  isolated road closures expected.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Minor coastal flooding will is impacting
  the US 90/98 Causeway around the eastbound I-10 on ramps and
  docks and boat ramps along the Mobile Bay shoreline. 

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.

&&

$$

FLZ202-204-206-190600-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260619T2300Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-260620T2300Z/
Escambia Coastal-Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
455 PM CDT Thu Jun 18 2026

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CDT FRIDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY
AFTERNOON...

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

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

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM CDT Friday. For 
  the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$
387 
WHUS44 KMOB 182355
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
655 PM CDT Thu Jun 18 2026

ALZ265-266-191200-
/O.EXP.KMOB.CF.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260619T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260619T2300Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-260620T2300Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-
655 PM CDT Thu Jun 18 2026

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CDT FRIDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY
AFTERNOON...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

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

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

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM CDT Friday. For 
  the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

ALZ263-264-190100-
/O.EXP.KMOB.CF.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260619T0000Z/
Mobile Central-Baldwin Central-
655 PM CDT Thu Jun 18 2026

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

Area tidal gauges indicate water levels are dropping this evening,
bringing the coastal flood threat to an end.

$$

FLZ202-204-206-191200-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260619T2300Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-260620T2300Z/
Escambia Coastal-Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
655 PM CDT Thu Jun 18 2026

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CDT FRIDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY
AFTERNOON...

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

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

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM CDT Friday. For 
  the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$
077 
WHUS44 KMOB 191158
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
658 AM CDT Fri Jun 19 2026

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-192000-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260619T2300Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-260620T2300Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
658 AM CDT Fri Jun 19 2026

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY
AFTERNOON...

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

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

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM CDT this 
  evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday 
  afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$
657 
WHUS44 KMOB 192003
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
303 PM CDT Fri Jun 19 2026

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-200600-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260619T2300Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-260620T2300Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
303 PM CDT Fri Jun 19 2026

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY
AFTERNOON...

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

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

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM CDT this 
  evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday 
  afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$
967 
WHUS44 KMOB 200710
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
210 AM CDT Sat Jun 20 2026

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-201500-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-260620T2300Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
210 AM CDT Sat Jun 20 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS
AFTERNOON...

* 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 this 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.

&&

$$
298 
WHUS44 KMOB 201747
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1247 PM CDT Sat Jun 20 2026

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-202300-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-260620T2300Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
1247 PM CDT Sat Jun 20 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jun 16, 12:00 AM CDTFlood WatchMOBEscambia, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa4 days
Jun 16, 2:44 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMOBOkaloosa31 min
Jun 16, 8:11 AM CDTSpecial Marine WarningMOB34 min
Jun 16, 8:12 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMOBMobile48 min
Jun 16, 11:12 AM CDTSmall Craft AdvisoryMOB67 hr
Jun 16, 1:36 PM CDTSpecial Marine WarningMOB39 min
Jun 16, 1:39 PM CDTSpecial Marine WarningMOB66 min
Jun 16, 2:26 PM CDTSpecial Marine WarningMOB64 min
Jun 16, 4:23 PM CDTSpecial Marine WarningMOB37 min
Jun 16, 5:53 PM CDTSpecial Marine WarningMOB67 min
Jun 16, 6:30 PM CDTSpecial Marine WarningMOB45 min

Nearby

Rip Current Statements in Florida, 2026Rip Current Statements in Alabama, 2026Every rip current statement in 2026

Sources

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