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

First published Oct 10, 2026, 12:37:15 AM UTC · Last updated Oct 10, 2026, 12:37:15 AM UTC

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

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The warning covers Mobile Coastal, including Grand Bay, Dauphin Island, and Bayou La Batre. It describes possible life-threatening storm surge inundation of 3–5 feet in surge-prone areas through Saturday morning and says to shelter now from hazardous wind.

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Affected location: Mobile Coastal

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The source instructs people in the affected area to shelter from hazardous wind and storm surge that could be life-threatening.

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Geographic reach: 3/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 3/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 5/10The 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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