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Special Marine Warning issued October 4 at 6:46PM CDT until October 4 at 7:15PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL

A severe thunderstorm capable of producing waterspouts and wind gusts of at least 34 knots was reported in coastal waters near Gulf Shores, moving northeast. The warning covered Perdido Bay and waters from Pensacola to Pascagoula and was set to expire at 7:15 PM CDT.

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
6/10
Geographic reach
3/10
Global importance
2/10
Impact magnitude
3/10
Positivity
2/10
Urgency
8/10

Why it matters

The source warns that waterspouts can overturn boats and that stronger winds may damage small craft.

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