Headline:
Special Marine Warning issued December 28 at 7:17PM CST until December 28 at 8:45PM CST by NWS Mobile AL
Event:
Special Marine Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
December 28, 2024 - 5:17pm
Expires:
December 28, 2024 - 6:45pm
Description:
SMWMOB
The National Weather Service in Mobile has issued a
* Special Marine Warning for...
Mississippi Sound...
North Mobile Bay...
South Mobile Bay...
* Until 845 PM CST.
* At 717 PM CST, a strong thunderstorm capable of producing
waterspouts was located over Central Dauphin Island, moving
northeast at 10 knots.
HAZARD...Waterspouts and wind gusts to nearly 50 knots.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Waterspouts can easily overturn boats and create locally
hazardous seas. Small craft could be damaged in briefly
higher winds and suddenly higher waves.
* Locations impacted include...
Gaillard Island, Fairhope Pier, Dauphin Island Bridge, Fort Gaines,
Fort Morgan, Bon Secour Bay, Middle Bay Light, Heron Bay, Alabama
Port, and Point Clear.
Instruction:
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 200 AM CST for southwestern
Alabama...and the adjacent coastal waters.
Area Description:
North Mobile Bay; South Mobile Bay; Mississippi Sound
Forcast Office:
NWS Mobile AL