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Small Craft Advisory 21, NWS Mobile, AL

April 6, 2026

NWS Mobile, AL issued this small craft advisory at Apr 6, 2026, 10:50 PM CDT. It took effect at Apr 7, 2026, 1:18 PM CDT. It was in force for 66 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Apr 6, 2026, 10:50 PM CDT (03:50 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 7, 2026, 1:18 PM CDT
Expired
Apr 10, 2026, 7:00 AM CDT
In force
66 hr
Issued by
NWS Mobile, AL

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417 
WHUS74 KMOB 070350
MWWMOB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1050 PM CDT Mon Apr 6 2026

GMZ650-655-071200-
/O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-260407T1200Z/
/O.UPG.KMOB.GL.A.0004.260408T0900Z-260410T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KMOB.SC.Y.0021.260408T0300Z-260409T1200Z/
Coastal waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS out 20 NM-
Coastal waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to Pensacola
FL out 20 NM-
1050 PM CDT Mon Apr 6 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT
TUESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM TUESDAY TO 7 AM CDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 
  to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 2 to 4 ft. For the 
  second Small Craft Advisory, east winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts 
  up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft expected.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS out 
  20 NM and Coastal waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL 
  to Pensacola FL out 20 NM.

* WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 7 AM CDT 
  Tuesday. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 10 PM 
  Tuesday to 7 AM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

GMZ670-675-071200-
/O.EXT.KMOB.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-260408T0900Z/
/O.EXT.KMOB.GL.A.0004.260408T0900Z-260409T1200Z/
Waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS from 20 to 60 NM-
Waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to Pensacola FL from
20 to 60 NM-
1050 PM CDT Mon Apr 6 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH
THURSDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 25 
  kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft. For the Gale 
  Watch, east winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  7 to 10 ft possible.

* WHERE...Waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS from 20 to 
  60 NM and Waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to 
  Pensacola FL from 20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 AM CDT Wednesday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from late Tuesday night through Thursday 
  morning.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.

&&

$$
9 follow-up statements
176 
WHUS74 KMOB 070620
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mobile AL
120 AM CDT Tue Apr 7 2026

GMZ670-675-071700-
/O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-260408T0900Z/
/O.UPG.KMOB.GL.A.0004.260408T0900Z-260409T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KMOB.GL.W.0005.260408T0900Z-260409T1200Z/
Waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS from 20 to 60 NM-
Waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to Pensacola FL from
20 to 60 NM-
120 AM CDT Tue Apr 7 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT
WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM WEDNESDAY TO 7 AM CDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 20 to 25 kt
  with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft. For the Gale Warning,
  east winds around 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 10
  ft expected.

* WHERE...Waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS from 20 to 
  60 NM and Waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to 
  Pensacola FL from 20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 AM CDT Wednesday. 
  For the Gale Warning, from 4 AM Wednesday to 7 AM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

GMZ650-655-071700-
/O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-260407T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0021.260408T0300Z-260409T1200Z/
Coastal waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS out 20 NM-
Coastal waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to Pensacola
FL out 20 NM-
120 AM CDT Tue Apr 7 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT THIS
MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING
TO 7 AM CDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds
  around 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 2 to 4 ft. For the
  second Small Craft Advisory, east winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts 
  up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft expected.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS out 
  20 NM and Coastal waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL 
  to Pensacola FL out 20 NM.

* WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 7 AM CDT this 
  morning. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 10 PM this 
  evening to 7 AM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
511 
WHUS74 KMOB 071451
MWWMOB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mobile AL
951 AM CDT Tue Apr 7 2026

GMZ670-675-080000-
/O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-260408T0900Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.GL.W.0005.260408T0900Z-260409T1200Z/
Waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS from 20 to 60 NM-
Waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to Pensacola FL from
20 to 60 NM-
951 AM CDT Tue Apr 7 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT
WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM WEDNESDAY TO 7 AM CDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds 15 to 25 kt with
  gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft. For the Gale Warning, 
  east winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft
  expected.

* WHERE...Waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS from 20 to 
  60 NM and Waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to 
  Pensacola FL from 20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 AM CDT Wednesday. 
  For the Gale Warning, from 4 AM Wednesday to 7 AM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

GMZ650-655-080000-
/O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0021.260408T0300Z-260409T1200Z/
Coastal waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS out 20 NM-
Coastal waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to Pensacola
FL out 20 NM-
951 AM CDT Tue Apr 7 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING
TO 7 AM CDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  4 to 7 ft expected.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS out 
  20 NM and Coastal waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL 
  to Pensacola FL out 20 NM.

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

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
103 
WHUS74 KMOB 071818
MWWMOB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mobile AL
118 PM CDT Tue Apr 7 2026

GMZ670-675-080300-
/O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-260408T0900Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.GL.W.0005.260408T0900Z-260409T1200Z/
/O.EXB.KMOB.SC.Y.0021.260409T1200Z-260410T0000Z/
Waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS from 20 to 60 NM-
Waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to Pensacola FL from
20 to 60 NM-
118 PM CDT Tue Apr 7 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT
WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM WEDNESDAY TO 7 AM CDT
THURSDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM CDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, east winds 15 to 25 
  kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft. For the Gale 
  Warning, east winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 6 to 9 ft expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory, 
  east winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 6 to 9 
  ft expected.

* WHERE...Waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS from 20 to 
  60 NM and Waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to 
  Pensacola FL from 20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 4 AM CDT 
  Wednesday. For the Gale Warning, from 4 AM Wednesday to 7 AM 
  CDT Thursday. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 7 AM 
  to 7 PM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

GMZ632-080300-
/O.EXB.KMOB.SC.Y.0021.260408T1200Z-260409T1200Z/
Mississippi Sound-
118 PM CDT Tue Apr 7 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM WEDNESDAY TO 7 AM CDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 
  1 to 3 ft expected.

* WHERE...Mississippi Sound.

* WHEN...From 7 AM Wednesday to 7 AM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

GMZ650-655-080300-
/O.EXT.KMOB.SC.Y.0021.260407T1818Z-260409T1800Z/
Coastal waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS out 20 NM-
Coastal waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to Pensacola
FL out 20 NM-
118 PM CDT Tue Apr 7 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  4 to 7 ft.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS out 
  20 NM and Coastal waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL 
  to Pensacola FL out 20 NM.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
990 
WHUS74 KMOB 080245
MWWMOB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mobile AL
945 PM CDT Tue Apr 7 2026

GMZ670-675-081100-
/O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-260408T0900Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.GL.W.0005.260408T0900Z-260409T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0021.260409T1200Z-260410T0000Z/
Waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS from 20 to 60 NM-
Waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to Pensacola FL from
20 to 60 NM-
945 PM CDT Tue Apr 7 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT
WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM WEDNESDAY TO 7 AM CDT
THURSDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM CDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, east winds 15 to 25 
  kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft. For the Gale 
  Warning, east winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 6 to 9 ft expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory, 
  east winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 6 to 9 
  ft expected.

* WHERE...Waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS from 20 to 
  60 NM and Waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to 
  Pensacola FL from 20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 4 AM CDT 
  Wednesday. For the Gale Warning, from 4 AM Wednesday to 7 AM 
  CDT Thursday. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 7 AM 
  to 7 PM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

GMZ650-655-081100-
/O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-260409T1800Z/
Coastal waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS out 20 NM-
Coastal waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to Pensacola
FL out 20 NM-
945 PM CDT Tue Apr 7 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  4 to 7 ft.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS out 
  20 NM and Coastal waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL 
  to Pensacola FL out 20 NM.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

GMZ632-081100-
/O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0021.260408T1200Z-260409T1200Z/
Mississippi Sound-
945 PM CDT Tue Apr 7 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM WEDNESDAY TO
7 AM CDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 
  1 to 3 ft expected.

* WHERE...Mississippi Sound.

* WHEN...From 7 AM Wednesday to 7 AM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
185 
WHUS74 KMOB 080815
MWWMOB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mobile AL
315 AM CDT Wed Apr 8 2026

GMZ670-675-081600-
/O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-260408T0900Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.GL.W.0005.260408T0900Z-260409T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0021.260409T1200Z-260410T0000Z/
Waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS from 20 to 60 NM-
Waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to Pensacola FL from
20 to 60 NM-
315 AM CDT Wed Apr 8 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT EARLY
THIS MORNING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT THURSDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM CDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, east winds 20 to 25
  kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 7 ft. For the Gale
  Warning, east winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas
  7 to 10 ft expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory, east
  winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft 
  expected.

* WHERE...Waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS from 20 to 
  60 NM and Waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to 
  Pensacola FL from 20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 4 AM CDT 
  early this morning. For the Gale Warning, until 7 AM CDT 
  Thursday. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 7 AM to 7 
  PM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

GMZ650-655-081600-
/O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-260409T1800Z/
Coastal waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS out 20 NM-
Coastal waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to Pensacola
FL out 20 NM-
315 AM CDT Wed Apr 8 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5
  to 8 ft.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS out 
  20 NM and Coastal waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL 
  to Pensacola FL out 20 NM.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

GMZ632-081600-
/O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0021.260408T1200Z-260409T1200Z/
Mississippi Sound-
315 AM CDT Wed Apr 8 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING
TO 7 AM CDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...East winds around 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 
  2 to 3 ft expected.

* WHERE...Mississippi Sound.

* WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 7 AM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
145 
WHUS74 KMOB 081550
MWWMOB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1050 AM CDT Wed Apr 8 2026

GMZ632-090600-
/O.CAN.KMOB.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-260409T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KMOB.SC.Y.0022.260409T0300Z-260409T1200Z/
Mississippi Sound-
1050 AM CDT Wed Apr 8 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM
CDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 
  to 3 ft expected.

* WHERE...Mississippi Sound.

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

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

GMZ670-675-090600-
/O.CON.KMOB.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260409T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0021.260409T1200Z-260410T0000Z/
Waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS from 20 to 60 NM-
Waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to Pensacola FL from
20 to 60 NM-
1050 AM CDT Wed Apr 8 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT THURSDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM CDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, east winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts 
  up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft. For the Small Craft Advisory, 
  east winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 10 
  ft expected.

* WHERE...Waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS from 20 to 
  60 NM and Waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to 
  Pensacola FL from 20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 7 AM CDT Thursday. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, from 7 AM to 7 PM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

GMZ631-090600-
/O.EXB.KMOB.SC.Y.0021.260409T0300Z-260409T1200Z/
Southern Mobile Bay-
1050 AM CDT Wed Apr 8 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM
CDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 
  to 2 ft expected.

* WHERE...Southern Mobile Bay.

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

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

GMZ650-655-090600-
/O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-260409T1800Z/
Coastal waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS out 20 NM-
Coastal waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to Pensacola
FL out 20 NM-
1050 AM CDT Wed Apr 8 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  5 to 8 ft.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS out 
  20 NM and Coastal waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL 
  to Pensacola FL out 20 NM.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
615 
WHUS74 KMOB 090359
MWWMOB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1059 PM CDT Wed Apr 8 2026

GMZ670-675-091200-
/O.CON.KMOB.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260409T1200Z/
/O.EXT.KMOB.SC.Y.0021.260409T1200Z-260410T1200Z/
Waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS from 20 to 60 NM-
Waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to Pensacola FL from
20 to 60 NM-
1059 PM CDT Wed Apr 8 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT THURSDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THURSDAY TO 7 AM
CDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, east winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts 
  up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft. For the Small Craft Advisory, 
  east winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 10 
  ft expected.

* WHERE...Waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS from 20 to 
  60 NM and Waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to 
  Pensacola FL from 20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 7 AM CDT Thursday. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, from 7 AM Thursday to 7 AM CDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

GMZ631-091200-
/O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-260409T1200Z/
Southern Mobile Bay-
1059 PM CDT Wed Apr 8 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 
  to 2 ft expected.

* WHERE...Southern Mobile Bay.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

GMZ632-091200-
/O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-260409T1200Z/
Mississippi Sound-
1059 PM CDT Wed Apr 8 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 
  to 3 ft expected.

* WHERE...Mississippi Sound.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

GMZ650-655-091200-
/O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-260409T1800Z/
Coastal waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS out 20 NM-
Coastal waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to Pensacola
FL out 20 NM-
1059 PM CDT Wed Apr 8 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  5 to 8 ft.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS out 
  20 NM and Coastal waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL 
  to Pensacola FL out 20 NM.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
823 
WHUS74 KMOB 091256
MWWMOB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mobile AL
756 AM CDT Thu Apr 9 2026

GMZ650-655-091800-
/O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-260409T1800Z/
Coastal waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS out 20 NM-
Coastal waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to Pensacola
FL out 20 NM-
756 AM CDT Thu Apr 9 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...East winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 
  5 to 7 ft.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS out 
  20 NM and Coastal waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL 
  to Pensacola FL out 20 NM.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

GMZ670-675-092100-
/O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-260410T1200Z/
Waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS from 20 to 60 NM-
Waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to Pensacola FL from
20 to 60 NM-
756 AM CDT Thu Apr 9 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  6 to 9 ft.

* WHERE...Waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS from 20 to 
  60 NM and Waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to 
  Pensacola FL from 20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
076 
WHUS74 KMOB 092004
MWWMOB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mobile AL
304 PM CDT Thu Apr 9 2026

GMZ670-675-100600-
/O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-260410T1200Z/
Waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS from 20 to 60 NM-
Waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to Pensacola FL from
20 to 60 NM-
304 PM CDT Thu Apr 9 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4
  to 7 ft.

* WHERE...Waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS from 20 to 
  60 NM and Waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to 
  Pensacola FL from 20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 7, 1:20 AM CDTGale WarningMOB54 hr
Apr 7, 1:22 AM CDTHigh Surf AdvisoryMOBBaldwin, Mobile62 hr
Apr 7, 8:58 AM CDTRed Flag WarningMOBEscambia, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa10 hr

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Sources

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