Mobile County, AL

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In effect from Wednesday 11/04 12:00 AM CST – Wednesday 11/04 8:00 AM CST

Issued by NWS Mobile AL

What

Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog.

Where

In Alabama, Mobile Central, Mobile Coastal, and Mobile Inland Counties. In Mississippi, George, Greene, Perry, and Stone Counties.

When

Until 8 AM CST Wednesday.

Impacts

Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.

What to Do

If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.


Areas Impacted

  • Mobile Inland
  • Mobile Central
  • Mobile Coastal
  • Perry
  • Greene
  • Stone
  • George

Tips to Stay Safe

A Dense Fog Advisory means that thick fog is happening now or very soon. It will limit visibility to less than a quarter mile, creating dangerous travel conditions. 

  • Limit driving or other travel if possible. 
  • If driving, slow down and plan for extra travel time to reach your destination. 
  • Use headlights and fog lights if you have them. Do not use high-beam lights, as the glare makes it more difficult for you to see. 
  • Leave plenty of distance between you and other vehicles. 

In effect from Wednesday 11/04 1:01 AM CST – Wednesday 11/04 6:00 PM CST

Issued by NWS Mobile AL

What

Dangerous rip currents.

Where

In Alabama, Mobile Coastal and Baldwin Coastal Counties. In Florida, Escambia Coastal, Santa Rosa Coastal and Okaloosa Coastal Counties.

When

Through this afternoon.

Impacts

Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

What to Do

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.


Areas Impacted

  • Mobile Coastal
  • Baldwin Coastal
  • Escambia Coastal
  • Santa Rosa Coastal
  • Okaloosa Coastal

Tips to Stay Safe

Rip currents may create dangerous swimming conditions in the area.  

  • If you enter the water, always have a flotation device with you and swim near a lifeguard. 
  • Keep small children in sight and within arm’s reach at all times. 
  • If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don’t swim against the current. If able, swim parallel to the shoreline. 

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From the Forecaster

Rip Current

Created by the NWS Mobile WFO

5-Day Rip Current risk forecast for Alabama and Northwest Florida beaches.

5-Day Rip Current risk forecast for Alabama and Northwest Florida beaches.

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