Severe Tropical Storm Watch | Effective 07/20/2026 02:20

Headline: 
Tropical Storm Watch issued July 20 at 4:20AM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Event: 
Tropical Storm Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
July 20, 2026 - 2:20am
Expires: 
July 20, 2026 - 11:00am
Description: 
* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 10 to 15 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 Wednesday afternoon. * 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; Coastal waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS out 20 NM; Waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS from 20 to 60 NM
Forcast Office: 
NWS Mobile AL