Active Weather Alerts
Rip Current Statement
Issued: 5:30 AM Oct. 17, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...In Alabama, Mobile Coastal and Baldwin Coastal Counties. In Florida, Escambia Coastal, Santa Rosa Coastal and Okaloosa Coastal Counties. * WHEN...From this evening through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. &&
Wind Advisory
Issued: 4:25 AM Oct. 17, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Alabama, northwest Florida, and southeast Mississippi. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Strong and gusty winds will be capable of downing numerous additional compromised trees which would result in renewed power outages in vulnerable areas impacted by the extreme winds during Hurricane Isaias. In addition, large debris piles from storm cleanup may be blown about resulting in additional hazards to anyone nearby outdoors along with potentially blocking previously cleared roadways. Additional road closures will be possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Many trees are leaning over power lines, homes, and roads in the impacted area. Frequent wind gusts between 35 and 40 mph will create dangerous conditions outdoors in the vulnerable areas. Elsewhere, winds may result in large tree branches downed and localized power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extreme caution if you must travel or be outdoors Friday night through Saturday. Remain alert for potential falling trees and power lines, blown debris, and additional damage to structures that remain compromised from the hurricane. &&
Gale Warning
Issued: 4:20 AM Oct. 17, 2026 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT SATURDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM SATURDAY TO 7 AM CDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas up to 4 ft. For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 20 to 25 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 Saturday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM Saturday 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: 4:20 AM Oct. 17, 2026 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT SATURDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM SATURDAY TO 7 AM CDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas up to 4 ft. For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 20 to 25 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 Saturday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM Saturday 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. &&
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