Expect a prolonged period with a HIGH risk of rip currents and high surf through late week. Surf to 6-8 feet is expected along the entire coast up to 9 feet possible across the Florida panhandle by this evening. Minor beach erosion is possible.
Wind gusts of 40-50 mph are expected to impact portions of Mobile and Baldwin counties, particularly down around Dauphin Island and the Fort Morgan Peninsula areas, where a High Wind Warning has been issued starting late this morning and continuing through Friday morning. Wind gusts of 30-35 mph over inland areas and up to around 40 mph along the Florida Panhandle coast today. Winds will remain breezy through Friday, especially along the coast.
A higher end Gale event is expected over the local marine area through Friday afternoon. Frequent wind gusts up to 45-50 knots are possible. This will create dangerous conditions for many marine vessels.
Local Radar
Weather Map
Tropical Weather
Follow us on Twitter
Follow us on Facebook
Follow us on YouTube
MOB RSS Feed