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Gale Warning
Issued: 5:50 PM Oct. 17, 2026 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM CDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 1 to 3 ft. For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas up to 3 ft expected. * WHERE...Portions of the coastal waters of Alabama and northwest Florida. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 7 PM CDT this evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 7 AM CDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. &&
Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 5:50 PM Oct. 17, 2026 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM CDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 1 to 3 ft. For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas up to 3 ft expected. * WHERE...Portions of the coastal waters of Alabama and northwest Florida. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 7 PM CDT this evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 7 AM CDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. &&
Wind Advisory
Issued: 5:45 PM Oct. 17, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * WHERE...In Alabama, Baldwin Central, Baldwin Coastal, Mobile Central, and Mobile Coastal Counties. In Florida, Escambia Coastal, Escambia Inland, Okaloosa Coastal, Okaloosa Inland, Santa Rosa Coastal, and Santa Rosa Inland Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds over the advisory area may still cause problems with flying debris and compromised trees. Persons are urged to refrain from wind sensitive activities. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. &&
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