Extreme Storm Surge Warning Issued for Mobile Coastal Area
An Extreme Storm Surge Warning is in effect for Mobile Coastal areas including Grand Bay, Dauphin Island, and Bayou La Batre, with life-threatening surge and dangerous winds expected through Saturday morning. Residents must shelter in place.
MOBILE COASTAL — The National Weather Service (NWS) in Mobile, AL has issued an Extreme Storm Surge Warning for the Mobile Coastal area, effective immediately as of October 9 at 10:00 AM CDT. This warning impacts Grand Bay, Dauphin Island, and Bayou La Batre, and extends through Saturday morning.
Residents in these areas should shelter against life-threatening storm surge of greater than 3 feet above ground. Flood preparations and any ordered evacuations should already be complete. Evacuees must be in shelters well away from storm surge flooding. Remain sheltered in a safe location and do not venture outside.
Peak storm surge inundation of 3-5 feet above ground is possible. Wind gusts up to 65 mph are forecast, with a potential for sustained winds of 58 to 73 mph. Last-minute efforts to protect life and property should now be complete, and significant wind damage is possible. Now is the time to shelter from dangerous wind.
A Flood Watch remains in effect, with an additional 1-3 inches of rain possible. Moderate rainfall flooding may prompt evacuations and rescues. Heed all flood watches and warnings. For evacuation and shelter information, contact Mobile County EMA at 251-460-8000 or visit mobilecountyema.gov. For more information, visit www.weather.gov/mob.
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