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weather NWS moderate North Mobile Bay; South Mobile Bay; Mississippi Sound; Perdido Bay Area; Pensacola Bay Area including Santa Rosa Sound; Western Choctawhatchee Bay; Eastern Choctawhatchee Bay October 16, 2026 at 2:40 PM

Gale Warning

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas up to 4 ft expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas up to 3 ft expected.

* WHERE...Portions of the coastal waters of Alabama and northwest Florida.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 7 PM CDT Saturday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM Saturday to 7 AM CDT Sunday.

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

Local conditions in North Mobile Bay; South Mobile Bay; Mississippi Sound; Perdido Bay Area; Pensacola Bay Area including Santa Rosa Sound; Western Choctawhatchee Bay; Eastern Choctawhatchee Bay may affect travel, public safety, or daily routines. Stay informed and adjust plans if conditions change.

This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.

Residents should be prepared for possible effects on travel, public safety, and daily routines while the situation remains active.

Recommended steps: stay informed via official sources; avoid non-essential travel in the area; secure outdoor items if weather is involved; check on family and neighbors.

Alert USA is tracking this developing situation and will update this report as verified information becomes available.

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