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Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 22 at 1:38PM CDT until September 22 at 2:45PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS in Louisiana

SMWMOB The National Weather Service in Mobile has issued a * Special Marine Warning for... Coastal waters from Okaloosa-Walton County Line to Pensacola FL out 20 NM... Coastal waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS out 20 NM... Pensacola Bay Area including Santa Rosa Sound... Perdido Bay Area... * Until 545 PM CDT. * At 410 PM CDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Fort Pickens, or over Pe

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 22 at 1:38PM CDT until September 22 at 2:45PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS in Louisiana
Official verified reporting via National Weather Service (NOAA)
Quick Answer & Executive Summary

Official alerts issued by the National Weather Service (NOAA) confirm active weather hazards affecting Alabama. Residents and travelers in the designated zone should heed safety warnings and monitor local radar.

Official alerts issued by the National Weather Service (NOAA) confirm active weather hazards affecting Alabama. Residents and travelers in the designated zone should heed safety warnings and monitor local radar.

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Key Verified Points

  • Event: Special Marine Warning
  • Severity: Severe | Urgency: Immediate | Certainty: Likely
  • Affected Areas: Perdido Bay Area; Pensacola Bay Area including Santa Rosa Sound; Coastal waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS out 20 NM; Coastal waters from Okaloosa-Walton County Line to Pensacola FL out 20 NM
  • Effective: 2026-09-22T16:11:00-05:00
  • Expires: 2026-09-22T17:45:00-05:00
  • Caution advised for affected regions.

Executive Meteorological Briefing

SMWMOB The National Weather Service in Mobile has issued a * Special Marine Warning for... Coastal waters from Okaloosa-Walton County Line to Pensacola FL out 20 NM... Coastal waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS out 20 NM... Pensacola Bay Area including Santa Rosa Sound... Perdido Bay Area... * Until 545 PM CDT. * At 410 PM CDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Fort Pickens, or over Pe

Hazard Analysis & Threat Level

The National Weather Service (NOAA) has designated this event with a severity rating of SEVERE and an urgency classification of IMMEDIATE. Meteorological observation stations across Alabama are tracking atmospheric volatility and issuing real-time safety advisories.

Key Verified Meteorological Points

  • Event: Special Marine Warning
  • Severity: Severe | Urgency: Immediate | Certainty: Likely
  • Affected Areas: Perdido Bay Area; Pensacola Bay Area including Santa Rosa Sound; Coastal waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS out 20 NM; Coastal waters from Okaloosa-Walton County Line to Pensacola FL out 20 NM
  • Effective: 2026-09-22T16:11:00-05:00
  • Expires: 2026-09-22T17:45:00-05:00
  • Caution advised for affected regions.: Caution advised for affected regions.
  • Geographic Scope & Affected Communities

  • Primary Impact Sector: Alabama
  • Regional Zone Footprint: Perdido Bay Area; Pensacola Bay Area including Santa Rosa Sound; Coastal waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS out 20 NM; Coastal waters from Okaloosa-Walton County Line to Pensacola FL out 20 NM
  • State Jurisdiction: AL (United States)
  • Essential Public Safety Directives

  • Monitor Official Broadcasts: Keep battery-powered NOAA weather radios or official emergency notification applications active.
  • Secure Vulnerable Assets: Fasten loose outdoor objects and avoid non-essential highway travel in affected sectors.
  • Obey Local Officials: Follow instructions issued by municipal emergency management agencies and local first responders.
  • Primary Provenance & Real-Time Updates

    All meteorological information in this report originates directly from the National Weather Service (NOAA). USA NOW will continue automated synchronization as updated radar passes and bulletins are logged.

    Event Timeline & Developments

    Sep 22, 05:12 PM ET
    Update Verified
    SMWMOB The National Weather Service in Mobile has issued a * Special Marine Warning for... Coastal waters from Okaloosa-Walton County Line to Pensacola FL out 20 NM... Coastal wate
    Sep 22, 04:53 PM ET
    Update Verified
    SVRLZK The National Weather Service in Little Rock has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Southwestern Perry County in central Arkansas... North central Garland County i
    Sep 22, 04:40 PM ET
    Update Verified
    SVRHUN The National Weather Service in Huntsville Alabama has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Northwestern Marshall County in northeastern Alabama... Southeastern Mad
    Sep 22, 04:30 PM ET
    Update Verified
    SVRSHV The National Weather Service in Shreveport has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Northern Ouachita Parish in north central Louisiana... Southeastern Union Parish
    Sep 22, 04:24 PM ET
    Update Verified
    SVRHUN The National Weather Service in Huntsville Alabama has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Southwestern Madison County in north central Alabama... East central Mor
    Sep 22, 04:18 PM ET
    Update Verified
    SVRSLC The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... East central Tooele County in northern Utah... * Until 245 PM MDT. * At 217
    Sep 22, 03:45 PM ET
    Update Verified
    The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property. Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire
    Sep 22, 03:05 PM ET
    Update Verified
    SVRMAF The National Weather Service in Midland has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Central Ector County in western Texas... * Until 230 PM CDT. * At 204 PM CDT, a sev
    Sep 22, 02:38 PM ET
    Initial Primary Bulletin Recorded
    SVRJAN The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Concordia Parish in northeastern Louisiana... Central Catahoula Parish in northeastern Louisiana... * U

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What areas are included in this weather advisory?

    The primary region affected is Louisiana (Catahoula, LA; Concordia, LA), according to the National Weather Service.

    What is the severity of this storm warning?

    The National Weather Service (NOAA) has classified this event with a severity rating of SEVERE and an urgency status of IMMEDIATE.

    Where can residents verify real-time radar and safety directives?

    Direct bulletins and radar updates are available via local emergency management agencies and the official source at https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.a0c0f9b777397161f16ddd97aab2c21193562e64.001.1.

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