Severe Tropical Storm Watch | Effective 07/20/2026 07:54

Headline: 
Tropical Storm Watch issued July 20 at 9:54AM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Event: 
Tropical Storm Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
July 20, 2026 - 7:54am
Expires: 
July 20, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 9 to 14 ft. The strongest winds are forecast to be over the open Gulf waters. * WHERE...Portions of the coastal waters of Alabama and northwest Florida. * WHEN...Tropical Storm force winds possible from early Tuesday morning until early Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Tropical storm force winds and hazardous seas could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instruction: 
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.
Area Description: 
North Mobile Bay; South Mobile Bay; Mississippi Sound; Perdido Bay Area; Pensacola Bay Area including Santa Rosa Sound; Western Choctawhatchee Bay; Eastern Choctawhatchee Bay; Coastal waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS out 20 NM; Coastal waters from Okaloosa-Walton County Line to Pensacola FL out 20 NM; Waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS from 20 to 60 NM; Waters from Okaloosa-Walton County Line to Pensacola FL from 20 to 60 NM
Forcast Office: 
NWS Mobile AL