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

First published Oct 10, 2026, 12:19:15 AM UTC · Last updated Oct 10, 2026, 12:19:15 AM UTC

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

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The National Weather Service’s Mobile office warned of life-threatening storm surge and dangerous winds in Baldwin Central, including Daphne, Fairhope, and Foley. The alert said to shelter from dangerous wind and described possible surge inundation of 2–4 feet above ground in surge-prone areas.

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Affected location: Baldwin Central

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The alert called for sheltering from dangerous winds and warned of potentially life-threatening storm surge.

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Confidence: 7/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
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Global importance: 3/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 6/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Urgency: 9/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

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U.S. National Weather Service Alerts NWS Storm Surge Warning issued October 9 at 6:53PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL

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