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Hurricane Warning issued October 9 at 10:13PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL

The warning covers Mobile, Prichard, and Theodore and instructs people to reach safe shelter before hazardous winds. Life-threatening storm surge of 2–4 feet is possible in surge-prone areas through Saturday.

Why it matters

The warning calls for protective action before hazardous winds and notes possible life-threatening storm surge.

Location

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence
8/10
Geographic reach
3/10
Global importance
2/10
Impact magnitude
4/10
Positivity
2/10
Urgency
8/10

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