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Special Marine Warning issued October 4 at 11:53AM CDT until October 4

Affecting Mississippi Sound; Coastal waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS out 20 NM

In effect until: Oct 4, 2026, 6:00 PM

Mississippi Sound; Coastal waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS out 20 NM

Likely impact; effects through 6:00 PM.

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SMWMOB

The National Weather Service in Mobile has issued a

* Special Marine Warning for...
Coastal waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS out 20 NM...
Mississippi Sound...

* Until 100 PM CDT.

* At 1153 AM CDT, a strong thunderstorm capable of producing
waterspouts was located 7 nm south of Petit Bois Pass, moving north
at 5 knots.

HAZARD...Waterspouts and wind gusts 34 knots or greater.

SOURCE...Radar.

IMPACT...Waterspouts can easily overturn boats and create locally
hazardous seas. Small craft could be damaged in briefly
higher winds and suddenly higher waves.

* Locations impacted include...
Western Dauphin Island, Central Dauphin Island, Petit Bois Pass,
and Mississippi Sound East Of Pascagoula.
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™