Occurred Oct 9, 2026, 11:53:00 PM UTC

First published Oct 10, 2026, 12:21:15 AM UTC · Last updated Oct 10, 2026, 4:03:15 AM UTC

Hurricane Warning issued October 9 at 6:53PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL

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The warning identifies Mobile, Prichard, and Theodore as affected locations and says life-threatening storm surge is possible, with inundation of 2–4 feet above ground in surge-prone areas. It also advises moving to safe shelter before winds become hazardous.

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Affected location: Mobile, Alabama

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The source describes a possible life-threatening surge and advises taking shelter before hazardous winds.

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Oct 10, 2026, 3:13 AM UTC
The warning identifies Mobile, Prichard, and Theodore as affected locations and says life-threatening storm surge is possible, with inundation of 2–4 feet above ground in surge-prone areas. It also advises moving to safe shelter before winds become hazardous.
U.S. National Weather Service Alerts NWS
Oct 9, 2026, 11:53 PM UTC
A hurricane warning covers Baldwin Coastal, including Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, and Fort Morgan. The alert calls for shelter from dangerous winds now and warns of life-threatening storm surge; additional details were not included in the source data received by Planet Briefing.
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