First published 10/4/2026, 10:27:15 PM · Last updated 10/4/2026, 10:27:15 PM

Special Marine Warning issued October 4 at 5:08PM CDT until October 4 at 5:45PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL

A severe thunderstorm capable of producing waterspouts was reported 7 nautical miles southeast of Farewell Buoy, moving northeast at 10 knots; the warning covered Mobile Bay, Mississippi Sound, and coastal waters from Pensacola to Pascagoula. The supplied excerpt ends during its list of impacted locations.

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: 6/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 3/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 2/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 3/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 2/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 8/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Why it matters

The source says waterspouts could overturn boats and create hazardous seas, while winds of 34 knots or greater could damage small craft.

Sources

Special Marine Warning issued October 4 at 5:08PM CDT until October 4 at 5:45PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL

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