Headline:
Rip Current Statement issued June 18 at 4:55PM CDT until June 20 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Event:
Rip Current Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 18, 2026 - 2:55pm
Expires:
June 18, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding.
For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 8
feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk,
dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Mobile Coastal and Baldwin Coastal Counties.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 7 PM CDT this
evening. For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM CDT Friday.
For the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only
isolated road closures expected. Dangerous swimming and
surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents
can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper
water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Minor coastal flooding is impacting Shell
Belt and Coden Belt roads in the Bayou La Batre area, the west
end of Bienville Blvd on the west end of Dauphin Island, and
docks and boat ramps along the Mobile Bay shoreline. Minor beach
erosion is possible as well.
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.
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.
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; Baldwin Coastal
Forcast Office:
NWS Mobile AL
Sender: