Headline:
Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 2 at 2:51AM CDT until October 2 at 8:00AM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Event:
Coastal Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 2, 2026 - 12:51am
Expires:
October 2, 2026 - 9:00am
Description:
* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding
expected with water levels up to 2 feet above normally dry
ground during tonight's high tide cycle.
* WHERE...Mobile Coastal County.
* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Monday evening.
For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 8 AM CDT this morning.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only
isolated road closures expected. Rip currents can sweep even
the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Around 2 feet MHHW, water begins to cover
portions of Shell Belt and Coden Belt Roads. Roads may have some
debris washed up on them.
Instruction:
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
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.
Area Description:
Mobile Coastal
Forcast Office:
NWS Mobile AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov