First published 10/9/2026, 1:14:15 PM UTC · Last updated 10/9/2026, 1:16:15 PM UTC

Storm Surge Warning issued October 9 at 7:27AM CDT by NWS Mobile AL

The NWS issued a hurricane warning for Mobile, Prichard, and Theodore, with instructions to complete preparations and move to safe shelter before hazardous winds. The excerpt forecasts potential winds of 58–73 mph and starts a life-threatening storm-surge section, but that section is cut off.

Why it matters

The warning calls for prompt protective action in the listed Alabama communities.

Location

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: 8/10How 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: 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).
Positivity: 1/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 9/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Sources

Primary official sourceStorm Surge Warning issued October 9 at 7:27AM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Hurricane Warning issued October 9 at 7:27AM CDT by NWS Mobile AL

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