Extreme Storm Surge Warning for Mobile Coastal Area, Shelter Now
An Extreme Storm Surge Warning is in effect for Mobile Coastal areas, including Grand Bay, Dauphin Island, and Bayou La Batre, advising immediate shelter due to life-threatening surge of 2-4 feet above ground through Saturday morning.
A Storm Surge Warning of Extreme severity is in effect for the Mobile Coastal area, including Grand Bay, Dauphin Island, and Bayou La Batre, as issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) Mobile AL at 10:13 PM CDT on October 9. This warning is immediate and critical, advising residents to shelter against life-threatening storm surge.
Life-threatening storm surge of 2-4 feet above ground is possible through Saturday morning. Flood preparations and any ordered evacuations should be complete, and evacuees should be in safe shelters. Residents are advised to remain sheltered in a safe location and not venture outside.
Winds are forecast to be below tropical storm force, with peak gusts of 25-35 mph, potentially reaching 50 mph. Last-minute efforts to protect property should now be complete. While there is potential for limited wind damage, the primary threat is from storm surge.
No significant additional rainfall or flooding rain is forecast, and tornadoes are not expected. For evacuation and shelter information, contact Mobile County EMA at 251-460-8000 or visit mobilecountyema.gov. Further storm information is available at www.weather.gov/mob. This warning is effective until 6:15 AM UTC on October 10.
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