Special Weather Statement, NWS Mobile, AL

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Mobile AL
Issued by National Weather Service New Orleans LA
1215 PM CDT Mon Aug 17 2026

...New DISCUSSION, AVIATION, MARINE...

.KEY MESSAGES...
Updated at 1154 AM CDT Mon Aug 17 2026

- A Heat Advisory remains in effect through this evening for high
  heat indices up to 112. A new Advisory has been issued for
  Tuesday in addition to an Extreme Heat Warning for coastal
  areas for high heat indices up to 115.

- A moderate risk of rip currents will persist over the next
  couple days.

.DISCUSSION...
Issued at 1154 AM CDT Mon Aug 17 2026

An upper level ridge to our west will continue to dominate the
forecast, bringing very hot conditions across the area. In
addition to the heat, there is plenty of moisture available with
PWs up around the 2 inch mark. This helps keep isolated to
scattered convection chances around each day this week. With dry
air above the moisture at the surface, it would not be too
surprising to see a strong storm or two with this convection.
Locally strong to damaging wind gusts would be the main concern,
especially if we see boundary collisions.

The heat will continue to be the main focus of the forecast. A Heat
Advisory remains in effect through 8pm this evening. A new Heat
Advisory was issued for tomorrow along with an Extreme Heat Warning
for areas along the coast and around the Bays. Heat indices in the
areas of the warning may get up to ~115F. Heat headlines are likely
to last through late this week with afternoon MaxTs reaching the
upper 90s, possibly evening touching 100 in some spots along, with
dew points in the low to mid 70s and even upper 70s closer to the
coast.These values will lead to heat indices of 108-112 most days,
with some spots reaching up to 115. Overnight lows will not bring a
lot in the way of relief from the heat as they remain in the mid to
upper 70s, possibly not even dropping below 80 for coastal areas.
Know the signs of heat illnesses and ensure to stay hydrated and
take breaks if outdoors.

We may finally start to see some relief from this heat to end the
week and into the weekend as the ridge to our west begins to break
down. Models even hint at a deepening trough trying to make its way
down here which could bring increased rain chances, adding to the
potential heat relief.

&&

.BEACH FORECAST...

The rip current risk will remain moderate over the next couple days
for Florida beaches. The rip current risk for Alabama beaches
will also be moderate beginning tomorrow and lasting into midweek.
Surf heights will generally remain low through the end of the
week, areas that see convection may briefly see higher heights.

&&

.AVIATION...
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 1154 AM CDT Mon Aug 17 2026

VFR conditions at all terminals this afternoon and this should
persist through the forecast period. A few isolated showers and
thunderstorms will be possible into the afternoon which may briefly
bring MVFR conditions.

&&

.MARINE...
Issued at 1154 AM CDT Mon Aug 17 2026

Fairly benign over the marine waters this week with light to
moderate southwest to westerly flow. There will be isolated to
scattered chances of thunderstorms each morning which could bring
locally higher winds and seas. Outside of convection, no impacts
are expected.

&&

.MOB WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
AL...Heat Advisory until 8 PM CDT this evening for ALZ051>060-261>266.

     Heat Advisory from 11 AM to 8 PM CDT Tuesday for ALZ051>060-261-
     262.

     Extreme Heat Warning from 11 AM to 8 PM CDT Tuesday for
     ALZ263>266.

FL...Heat Advisory until 8 PM CDT this evening for FLZ201>206.

     Heat Advisory from 11 AM to 8 PM CDT Tuesday for FLZ201-203-205.

     Extreme Heat Warning from 11 AM to 8 PM CDT Tuesday for FLZ202-
     204-206.

MS...Heat Advisory until 8 PM CDT this evening for MSZ067-075-076-078-
     079.

     Heat Advisory from 11 AM to 8 PM CDT Tuesday for MSZ067-075-076-
     078-079.

GM...None.
&&

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
230 PM CDT Mon Aug 17 2026

ALZ261-172015-
Mobile Inland AL-
230 PM CDT Mon Aug 17 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHEASTERN MOBILE COUNTY
THROUGH 315 PM CDT...

At 230 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Creola, moving southeast at 5 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

Locations impacted include...
Saraland, Satsuma, Creola, and Axis.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3079 8801 3080 8806 3077 8806 3080 8810
      3095 8817 3100 8799 3091 8795 3087 8798
      3088 8795 3085 8796 3087 8795 3087 8794
      3083 8795 3080 8792 3082 8796 3080 8796
      3080 8799 3079 8796 3077 8802
TIME...MOT...LOC 1930Z 336DEG 6KT 3088 8804

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

MM

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
306 PM CDT Mon Aug 17 2026

ALZ261-263-MSZ079-172045-
Mobile Inland AL-Mobile Central AL-George MS-
306 PM CDT Mon Aug 17 2026

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT CENTRAL MOBILE AND SOUTHEASTERN
GEORGE COUNTIES THROUGH 345 PM CDT...

At 306 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 3 miles southeast of Chunchula to 4 miles
northwest of Wilmer. Movement was south at 10 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

Locations impacted include...
Midtown Mobile, Downtown Mobile, Prichard, Saraland, Chickasaw,
Satsuma, Creola, Chunchula, Axis, Semmes, Tanner Williams, I65 And
I165, Mobile Regional Airport, Wilmer, and I65 And AL 158.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3074 8841 3074 8852 3091 8853 3098 8801
      3068 8800 3068 8799 3066 8799 3064 8841
TIME...MOT...LOC 2006Z 350DEG 9KT 3090 8814 3086 8843

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

MM

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
326 PM CDT Mon Aug 17 2026

ALZ059-262-FLZ201-203-172115-
Baldwin Inland AL-Escambia AL-Escambia Inland FL-
Santa Rosa Inland FL-
326 PM CDT Mon Aug 17 2026

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT NORTH CENTRAL BALDWIN...
SOUTHWESTERN ESCAMBIA...NORTHWESTERN SANTA ROSA AND NORTHWESTERN
ESCAMBIA COUNTIES THROUGH 415 PM CDT...

At 326 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 5 miles east of I65 And AL 21 to near Poarch
Creek Reservation. Movement was south at 10 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

Locations impacted include...
Atmore, Century, Flomaton, McCullough, Bratt, I65 And CR 1, I65 And
AL 21, and Poarch Creek Reservation.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3115 8769 3120 8729 3085 8715 3079 8767
      3079 8769
TIME...MOT...LOC 2026Z 347DEG 11KT 3112 8738 3110 8760

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

MM

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
337 PM CDT Mon Aug 17 2026

FLZ201-203-204-172115-
Escambia Inland FL-Santa Rosa Coastal FL-Santa Rosa Inland FL-
337 PM CDT Mon Aug 17 2026

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT CENTRAL SANTA ROSA AND NORTH
CENTRAL ESCAMBIA COUNTIES THROUGH 415 PM CDT...

At 337 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 8 miles south of Century to 5 miles north of
Point Baker to 8 miles northeast of Roeville. Movement was southwest
at 10 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

Locations impacted include...
Milton, Bagdad, Molino, Point Baker, and Roeville.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3072 8747 3093 8727 3083 8698 3078 8679
      3068 8679 3056 8690
TIME...MOT...LOC 2037Z 049DEG 8KT 3085 8726 3076 8708 3073 8687

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

MM

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
347 PM CDT Mon Aug 17 2026

MSZ078-172130-
Stone MS-
347 PM CDT Mon Aug 17 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT CENTRAL STONE COUNTY THROUGH 430
PM CDT...

At 346 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 5
miles northeast of Perkinston, or 5 miles southeast of Wiggins. This
storm was nearly stationary.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

Locations impacted include...
Wiggins, Perkinston, and McHenry.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3088 8914 3088 8897 3070 8894 3070 8917
TIME...MOT...LOC 2046Z 002DEG 3KT 3081 8905

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

MM

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
349 PM CDT Mon Aug 17 2026

ALZ263-265-172130-
Mobile Coastal AL-Mobile Central AL-
349 PM CDT Mon Aug 17 2026

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT SOUTHWESTERN MOBILE COUNTY
THROUGH 430 PM CDT...

At 349 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Prichard to near Tanner Williams. Movement
was south at 15 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

Locations impacted include...
Midtown Mobile, Downtown Mobile, Prichard, 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 3039 8840 3072 8841 3075 8798 3074 8798
      3074 8800 3072 8800 3072 8798 3068 8800
      3070 8798 3068 8799 3068 8798 3037 8806
TIME...MOT...LOC 2049Z 349DEG 13KT 3071 8810 3070 8840

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

MM