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Wind Advisory 2, NWS Mobile, AL

January 29, 2026Baldwin County, Mobile County, Alabama; Escambia County, Okaloosa County, Santa Rosa County, Florida

NWS Mobile, AL issued this wind advisory at Jan 29, 2026, 10:26 PM CST for Baldwin County, Mobile County, Alabama; Escambia County, Okaloosa County, Santa Rosa County, Florida. It was in force for 34 min.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jan 29, 2026, 10:26 PM CST (04:26 UTC)
Expired
Jan 29, 2026, 11:00 PM CST
In force
34 min
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 04:27 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.

The nearest sounding before it

Birmingham, AL (KBMX), launched 00:00Z, 4.4 hours before the alert went out and 285 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, Birmingham, AL at 00:00Z on 2026-01-30Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 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, Birmingham, AL at 00:00Z on 2026-01-30The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 95 square meters per square second.1939587897117136156Sfc1 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
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
1872 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
78 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
95 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
122 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

086 
WWUS74 KMOB 300426
NPWMOB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1026 PM CST Thu Jan 29 2026

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-301230-
/O.NEW.KMOB.WI.Y.0002.260130T0426Z-260130T0500Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.EC.W.0003.260131T0600Z-260201T1800Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-Santa Rosa
Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
Including the cities of Pensacola Beach, Gulf Shores, Wright,
Pensacola, Beulah, Dauphin Island, Destin, Navarre, Bagdad, Gulf
Breeze, Niceville, Eglin AFB, Grand Bay, Valparaiso, Ensley,
Seminole, Perdido Bay, Fort Walton Beach, Fort Morgan, Fort
Pickens, Orange Beach, and Bayou La Batre
1026 PM CST Thu Jan 29 2026

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM CST THIS EVENING...
...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT FRIDAY NIGHT 
TO NOON CST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, east winds 5 mph or less. For the 
  Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 7 
  above expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 11 PM CST this evening. For 
  the Extreme Cold Warning, from midnight Friday Night to noon CST 
  Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. 
  Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is 
  exposed to these temperatures. Temperatures this cold can possibly 
  damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must 
go outside.

To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to 
drip slowly.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure 
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills 
inside.

&&

$$

ALZ051>060-261>264-FLZ201-203-205-MSZ067-075-076-078-079-301230-
/O.CON.KMOB.EC.W.0003.260131T0600Z-260201T1800Z/
Choctaw-Washington-Clarke-Wilcox-Monroe-Conecuh-Butler-Crenshaw-
Escambia-Covington-Mobile Inland-Baldwin Inland-Mobile Central-
Baldwin Central-Escambia Inland-Santa Rosa Inland-Okaloosa Inland-
Wayne-Perry-Greene-Stone-George-
Including the cities of Molino, Bay Minette, Fairhope, Chatom,
Jay, Mobile, Greenville, Stockton, Walnut Hill, Luverne,
Flomaton, Theodore, Milton, Beaumont, Century, Prichard, Millry,
Lucedale, Citronelle, Opp, Evergreen, Camden, Foley, Homewood,
Brewton, Leakesville, Richton, Butler, Andalusia, Silas, Spanish
Fort, Pine Hill, Saraland, Waynesboro, Monroeville, New Augusta,
Wiggins, Jackson, Thomasville, Atmore, Brantley, Lisman,
Crestview, McLain, Grove Hill, and Daphne
1026 PM CST Thu Jan 29 2026

...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT FRIDAY NIGHT 
TO NOON CST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 4 above expected.

* WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Alabama, northwest 
  Florida, and southeast Mississippi.

* WHEN...From midnight Friday Night to noon CST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin 
  is exposed to these temperatures. Temperatures this cold can 
  possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must 
go outside.

To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to 
drip slowly.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure 
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills 
inside.

&&

$$
1 follow-up statement
756 
WWUS74 KMOB 300430
NPWMOB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1030 PM CST Thu Jan 29 2026

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-301230-
/O.EXP.KMOB.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260130T0500Z/
/O.NEW.KMOB.WI.Y.0003.260131T0000Z-260201T1600Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.EC.W.0003.260131T0600Z-260201T1800Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-Santa Rosa
Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
Including the cities of Pensacola Beach, Gulf Shores, Wright,
Pensacola, Beulah, Dauphin Island, Destin, Navarre, Bagdad, Gulf
Breeze, Niceville, Eglin AFB, Grand Bay, Valparaiso, Ensley,
Seminole, Perdido Bay, Fort Walton Beach, Fort Morgan, Fort
Pickens, Orange Beach, and Bayou La Batre
1030 PM CST Thu Jan 29 2026

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM FRIDAY TO 10 AM CST SUNDAY...
...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT FRIDAY NIGHT 
TO NOON CST SUNDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 11 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with 
  gusts up to 35 mph expected. For the Extreme Cold Warning, 
  dangerously cold wind chills as low as 7 above expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 6 PM Friday to 10 AM CST 
  Sunday. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from midnight Friday Night 
  to noon CST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. 
  Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is 
  exposed to these temperatures. Temperatures this cold can possibly 
  damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must 
go outside.

To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to 
drip slowly.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure 
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills 
inside.

&&

$$

ALZ051>060-261>264-FLZ201-203-205-MSZ067-075-076-078-079-301230-
/O.CON.KMOB.EC.W.0003.260131T0600Z-260201T1800Z/
Choctaw-Washington-Clarke-Wilcox-Monroe-Conecuh-Butler-Crenshaw-
Escambia-Covington-Mobile Inland-Baldwin Inland-Mobile Central-
Baldwin Central-Escambia Inland-Santa Rosa Inland-Okaloosa Inland-
Wayne-Perry-Greene-Stone-George-
Including the cities of Molino, Bay Minette, Fairhope, Chatom,
Jay, Mobile, Greenville, Stockton, Walnut Hill, Luverne,
Flomaton, Theodore, Milton, Beaumont, Century, Prichard, Millry,
Lucedale, Citronelle, Opp, Evergreen, Camden, Foley, Homewood,
Brewton, Leakesville, Richton, Butler, Andalusia, Silas, Spanish
Fort, Pine Hill, Saraland, Waynesboro, Monroeville, New Augusta,
Wiggins, Jackson, Thomasville, Atmore, Brantley, Lisman,
Crestview, McLain, Grove Hill, and Daphne
1030 PM CST Thu Jan 29 2026

...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT FRIDAY NIGHT 
TO NOON CST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 4 above expected.

* WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Alabama, northwest 
  Florida, and southeast Mississippi.

* WHEN...From midnight Friday Night to noon CST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin 
  is exposed to these temperatures. Temperatures this cold can 
  possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must 
go outside.

To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to 
drip slowly.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure 
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills 
inside.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 29, 10:15 PM CSTExtreme Cold WarningMOBBaldwin, Butler, Choctaw, Clarke, Conecuh, Covington and 6 more61 hr
Jan 29, 10:30 PM CSTWind AdvisoryMOBBaldwin, Butler, Choctaw, Clarke, Conecuh, Covington and 6 more46 hr

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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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.