River Flood Warning 15, NWS Mobile, AL

164 
WGUS44 KMOB 221846
FLWMOB

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Mobile AL
146 PM CDT Fri May 22 2026

...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and 
increased in duration for the following rivers in Alabama...

  Bayou Sara At Saraland affecting Mobile County.

For the Bayou Sara...including Saraland...Moderate flooding is 
forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/mob. Click on 
the Rivers and Lakes menu for forecasts and observations.

The next statement will be issued when updates occur.


&&

ALC097-231300-
/O.EXT.KMOB.FL.W.0015.260522T1846Z-260523T1300Z/
/SARA1.2.ER.260522T1743Z.260523T0000Z.260523T0700Z.NO/
146 PM CDT Fri May 22 2026

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON TO TOMORROW 
MORNING...

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is 
  forecast.

* WHERE...Bayou Sara at Saraland.

* WHEN...From this afternoon to tomorrow morning.

* IMPACTS...at 6.0 feet, Flooding of residences in the area will 
  occur.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 1:30 PM CDT Friday the stage was 5.6 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 6.0
    feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage just
    after midnight tonight.
  - Flood stage is 4.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 3083 8807 3083 8805 3085 8805 3087 8803
      3087 8802 3082 8804 3081 8806 3082 8807


$$

031 
WGUS84 KMOB 221850
FLSMOB

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
150 PM CDT Fri May 22 2026

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Alabama...

  Bayou Sara At Saraland affecting Mobile County.

For the Bayou Sara...including Saraland...Moderate flooding is 
forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/mob. Click on 
the Rivers and Lakes menu for forecasts and observations.

The next statement will be issued when updates occur.


&&

ALC097-231300-
/O.CON.KMOB.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-260523T1300Z/
/SARA1.2.ER.260522T1743Z.260523T0000Z.260523T0700Z.NO/
150 PM CDT Fri May 22 2026

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL TOMORROW MORNING...

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is 
  forecast.

* WHERE...Bayou Sara at Saraland.

* WHEN...Until tomorrow morning.

* IMPACTS...at 6.0 feet, Flooding of residences in the area will 
  occur.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 1:30 PM CDT Friday the stage was 5.6 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 6.6
    feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage just
    after midnight tonight.
  - Flood stage is 4.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 3083 8807 3083 8805 3085 8805 3087 8803
      3087 8802 3082 8804 3081 8806 3082 8807


$$

495 
WGUS44 KMOB 221945
FLWMOB

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Mobile AL
245 PM CDT Fri May 22 2026

...Forecast flooding changed from Moderate to Major severity and 
increased in duration for the following rivers in Alabama...

  Bayou Sara At Saraland affecting Mobile County.

For the Bayou Sara...including Saraland...Major flooding is forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/mob. Click on 
the Rivers and Lakes menu for forecasts and observations.

The next statement will be issued when updates occur.


&&

ALC097-231430-
/O.EXT.KMOB.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-260523T1428Z/
/SARA1.3.ER.260522T1743Z.260523T0000Z.260523T0828Z.NR/
245 PM CDT Fri May 22 2026

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE TOMORROW MORNING...

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is 
  forecast. This approaches the flood of record.

* WHERE...Bayou Sara at Saraland.

* WHEN...Until late tomorrow morning.

* IMPACTS...at 7.9 feet, Streets along Bayou Sara flood. Low lying 
  areas along Gunnison Creek in Satsuma flood. Above 8 feet, 
  numerous streets and houses east of the railroad between Bayou 
  Sara and Norton Creeks flood.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 2:30 PM CDT Friday the stage was 7.2 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 8.0
    feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage late
    tonight.
  - Flood stage is 4.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 3083 8807 3083 8805 3085 8805 3087 8803
      3087 8802 3082 8804 3081 8806 3082 8807


$$

782 
WGUS84 KMOB 222054
FLSMOB

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
354 PM CDT Fri May 22 2026

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in 
Alabama...

  Bayou Sara At Saraland affecting Mobile County.

For the Bayou Sara...including Saraland...Major flooding is forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/mob. Click on 
the Rivers and Lakes menu for forecasts and observations.

The next statement will be issued when updates occur.


&&

ALC097-231645-
/O.EXT.KMOB.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-260523T1636Z/
/SARA1.3.ER.260522T1743Z.260523T0000Z.260523T1036Z.NR/
354 PM CDT Fri May 22 2026

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE TOMORROW MORNING...

* WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. 
  This approaches the flood of record.

* WHERE...Bayou Sara at Saraland.

* WHEN...Until late tomorrow morning.

* IMPACTS...at 8.3 feet, Bayou Sara Avenue floods east of gauging 
  site. Numerous houses and streets flood east of the railroad 
  between Bayou Sara and Norton Creek.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 3:30 PM CDT Friday the stage was 8.2 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 8.5
    feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage late
    tonight.
  - Flood stage is 4.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 3083 8807 3083 8805 3085 8805 3087 8803
      3087 8802 3082 8804 3081 8806 3082 8807


$$

149 
WGUS84 KMOB 230058
FLSMOB

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
758 PM CDT Fri May 22 2026

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in 
Alabama...

  Bayou Sara At Saraland affecting Mobile County.

For the Bayou Sara...including Saraland...Major flooding is forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the 
dangers of flooding.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/mob. Click on 
the Rivers and Lakes menu for forecasts and observations.




&&

ALC097-240100-
/O.EXT.KMOB.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-260524T0230Z/
/SARA1.3.ER.260522T1743Z.260522T2300Z.260523T2030Z.NR/
758 PM CDT Fri May 22 2026

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE TOMORROW EVENING...

* WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. 
  This approaches the flood of record.

* WHERE...Bayou Sara at Saraland.

* WHEN...Until late tomorrow evening.

* IMPACTS...at 8.3 feet, Bayou Sara Avenue floods east of river 
  gauge. Numerous houses and streets flood east of the railroad 
  between Bayou Sara and Norton Creek.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 7:30 PM CDT Friday the stage was 8.8 feet.
  - Forecast...The river has crested and is expected to slowly
    fall overnight. The river will fall below flood stage
    Saturday afternoon.
  - Flood stage is 4.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    9.3 feet on 09/01/2008.


&&

LAT...LON 3083 8807 3083 8805 3085 8805 3087 8803
      3087 8802 3082 8804 3081 8806 3082 8807


$$

008 
WGUS84 KMOB 231730
FLSMOB

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1230 PM CDT Sat May 23 2026

...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in 
Alabama...

  Bayou Sara At Saraland affecting Mobile County.

ALC097-231830-
/O.CAN.KMOB.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-260523T1730Z/
/SARA1.3.ER.260522T1743Z.260522T2300Z.260523T1540Z.NR/
1230 PM CDT Sat May 23 2026

...FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  the Bayou Sara At Saraland.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 11:30 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 3.9 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 2.9 feet Thursday
    morning.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 3083 8807 3083 8805 3085 8805 3087 8803
      3087 8802 3082 8804 3081 8806 3082 8807


$$

JP

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1248 PM CDT Fri May 22 2026

...New DISCUSSION, AVIATION...

.KEY MESSAGES...
Issued at 1226 PM CDT Fri May 22 2026

 - Elevated rain chances will be in place through the weekend and
   into early next week. Locally heavy rain possible.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
Issued at 1226 PM CDT Fri May 22 2026

22.12Z upper air maps show a more active southwest flow at higher
levels atop the area. A complex, broad upper trof is positioned over
the Plains. Embedded in a short-wave mid/upper level negative tilt
oriented trof, a lead impulse will eject north northeast up across
the Ohio River Valley by this evening. In its wake though,
southwest flow at high levels remains in place and with that comes
the path for a series of mid level impulses to continue ejecting
northeast over the area. Radar shows scattered to numerous showers
and embedded storms aligned northeast to southwest in the mean
upper flow. These storms have a history of efficient warm rain
processes and several inch an hour rainfall rates which will cause
water to pile up, especially in lower lying areas that have
drainage issues and can't keep up. Be on the lookout for short
fused flood warnings and advisories; be prepared to act quickly.
An assessment of deep layer moisture via near- by 22.12Z soundings
indicate PWAT's 1.8 to 2.0" and near 2 standard deviations above
the mean for May 22nd layer moisture. There are indications in the
short- range ensembles that PWAT's will fluctuate heading into
the weekend to a range of 1.6 to 1.8 inches on average which is
still 1 to 2 standard deviations above the mean for late May. With
more than sufficient environmental moisture in place, the
combination of ascent provided by the passage of a series of upper
level impulses atop weakly reflected surface based mesoscale
boundaries suggests that weekend plans will need to involve an
umbrella. The risk of severe weather is low with the risk of
locally heavy rains and instances of flooding being the main
focus. The latest Day One Excessive Rain Outlook Update ending 12Z
Sat 5/23 has been upgraded to Slight for much of the local area.
The set-up in place, favors the passage of multiple rounds of
showers and few storms through the weekend and this pattern is
likely to continue on well into next week. Certainly good news for
a drought stricken central Gulf coast.

With clouds and elevated rain chances, high temperatures tempered
somewhat through the period, mainly ranging in the lower to mid 80's
and generally a few degrees below late May seasonal normals. Little
change in overnight lows. Mid/upper 60's interior to lower/mid 70's
coast.

Latest beach flags for much of the northwest FL beaches are flying
red and have updated the surf zone forecast to to reflect High
risk through Saturday morning. With consistent onshore flow and
swell varying in strength, will keep the Rip Risk at moderate
through early next week but can't rule out High activity from time
to time. /10

&&

.AVIATION...
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 1226 PM CDT Fri May 22 2026

Deep convection reducing vsbys in +RA to LIFR/VLIFR categories
currently moving through KMOB terminal with a gradual eastward
translation and should soon be moving into KBFM. Brief strong
convective wind gusts likely. Further east at KJKA/KPNS terminals,
weather is more benign in the near term with cigs generally MVFR.
A complex forecast to the east of Alabama terminals as convection
looks more scattered. Will monitor. /10

&&

.MARINE...
Issued at 236 AM CDT Fri May 22 2026

Light to moderate southeasterly flow will prevail through this
weekend and into early next week. Seas will generally be 1 to 3
feet. No impacts are expected other than locally higher winds and
seas possible near thunderstorms. MM/25 /96

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Mobile      72  86  71  84 /  50  70  20  90
Pensacola   74  84  73  84 /  40  50  20  60
Destin      74  83  73  84 /  60  60  20  40
Evergreen   70  85  69  86 /  40  90  20  80
Waynesboro  69  85  68  83 /  50  70  50  90
Camden      69  84  68  83 /  50  80  40  90
Crestview   70  87  70  88 /  50  80  10  60

&&

.MOB WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
AL...None.
FL...High Rip Current Risk through Saturday morning for FLZ202-204-
     206.

MS...None.
GM...None.
&&

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
841 AM CDT Fri May 22 2026

ALZ052-MSZ067-221415-
Washington AL-Wayne MS-
841 AM CDT Fri May 22 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHWESTERN WASHINGTON AND EAST
CENTRAL WAYNE COUNTIES THROUGH 915 AM CDT...

At 840 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 5
miles east of Buckatunna, or 12 miles northwest of Chatom, moving
northeast at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Millry.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3165 8821 3149 8844 3155 8853 3170 8844
      3170 8834
TIME...MOT...LOC 1340Z 217DEG 23KT 3155 8844

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

RD

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
927 AM CDT Fri May 22 2026

ALZ051-053-221515-
Clarke AL-Choctaw AL-
927 AM CDT Fri May 22 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTH CENTRAL CHOCTAW AND
NORTHWESTERN CLARKE COUNTIES THROUGH 1015 AM CDT...

At 927 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 6
miles west of Coffeeville, or 20 miles south of Butler, moving
northeast at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects.

This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of south central
Choctaw and northwestern Clarke Counties.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3202 8812 3201 8811 3199 8810 3200 8809
      3201 8809 3199 8807 3199 8791 3174 8821
      3178 8830 3203 8812
TIME...MOT...LOC 1427Z 217DEG 22KT 3179 8820

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH

RD

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1216 PM CDT Fri May 22 2026

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

1100 AM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     3 SSE Morvin            31.95N 87.98W
05/22/2026                   Clarke             AL   Dept of Highways

            Tree down across AL 69 blocking both the
            northbound and southbound lanes.

&&

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1230 PM CDT Fri May 22 2026

ALZ263-265-221800-
Mobile Coastal AL-Mobile Central AL-
1230 PM CDT Fri May 22 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHWESTERN MOBILE COUNTY
THROUGH 100 PM CDT...

At 1229 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 4
miles east of Grand Bay, moving northeast at 40 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Midtown Mobile, Tillmans Corner, Theodore, Grand Bay, Bayou La Batre,
Coden, I10 And I65, and Mobile Regional Airport.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3036 8823 3045 8840 3076 8820 3067 8801
TIME...MOT...LOC 1729Z 211DEG 33KT 3047 8828

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
111 PM CDT Fri May 22 2026

ALZ262>264-221900-
Baldwin Central AL-Baldwin Inland AL-Mobile Central AL-
111 PM CDT Fri May 22 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT CENTRAL MOBILE AND WEST CENTRAL
BALDWIN COUNTIES THROUGH 200 PM CDT...

At 111 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 4
miles east of Chickasaw, moving east at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Downtown Mobile, Bay Minette, and Stapleton.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3070 8805 3080 8807 3079 8799 3081 8799
      3080 8801 3081 8800 3082 8800 3082 8797
      3084 8798 3083 8797 3082 8795 3084 8795
      3085 8796 3085 8798 3086 8796 3093 8770
      3074 8766
TIME...MOT...LOC 1811Z 256DEG 20KT 3076 8800

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH