Severe · Special Marine WarningThis alert has expired. It is kept for reference.
Special Marine Warning issued October 4 at 9:53PM CDT until October 4
Affecting Perdido Bay Area; Pensacola Bay Area including Santa Rosa Sound; Coastal waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS out 20 NM
In effect until: Oct 5, 2026, 4:00 AM
Perdido Bay Area; Pensacola Bay Area including Santa Rosa Sound; Coastal waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS out 20 NM
Likely impact; effects through 4:00 AM.
Thunderstorms can produce sudden waterspouts. Waterspouts can easily overturn boats and create locally hazardous seas. Seek safe harbor immediately.
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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... Pensacola Bay Area including Santa Rosa Sound... Perdido Bay Area... * Until 1100 PM CDT. * At 952 PM CDT, a strong thunderstorm capable of producing waterspouts was located near Arnica Bay, or near Perdido Pass, moving northeast at 10 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... Arnica Bay, Orange Beach, Big Lagoon, Pensacola Pass, Perdido Bay, Fort Pickens, and Perdido Pass.
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™