Hurricane Local Statement

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Post-Tropical Cyclone Isaias Local Statement
Intermediate Advisory Number 14A
National Weather Service Mobile AL  AL092026
122 AM CDT Sat Oct 10 2026

This product covers portions of southwest Alabama...northwest Florida...south 
central Alabama...and inland southeast Mississippi.

**ISAIAS MOVING OVER SOUTHERN ALABAMA** 
**FLASH FLOODING AND STRONG WIND THREAT SPREADS FARTHER INLAND**

NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - A Tropical Storm Warning has been issued and the Storm Surge 
      Warning and Hurricane Warning have been cancelled for Escambia 
      Coastal and Santa Rosa Coastal
    - The Storm Surge Warning and Hurricane Warning have been 
      cancelled for Baldwin Central, Baldwin Coastal, Mobile Central, 
      and Mobile Coastal
    - A Tropical Storm Warning has been issued and the Hurricane 
      Warning has been cancelled for Butler, Conecuh, Covington, 
      Crenshaw, Escambia, Escambia Inland, Monroe, Okaloosa Coastal, 
      Okaloosa Inland, and Santa Rosa Inland
    - The Hurricane Warning has been cancelled for Baldwin Inland and 
      Mobile Inland
    - The Tropical Storm Warning has been cancelled for Choctaw, 
      Clarke, George, Greene, Perry, Stone, Washington, and Wayne

* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - A Storm Surge Warning and Tropical Storm Warning are in effect 
      for Okaloosa Coastal
    - A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Butler, Conecuh, 
      Covington, Crenshaw, Escambia, Escambia Coastal, Escambia 
      Inland, Monroe, Okaloosa Inland, Santa Rosa Coastal, Santa Rosa 
      Inland, and Wilcox

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 110 miles east-northeast of Mobile AL or about 80 miles 
      north-northeast of Pensacola FL
    - 31.5N 86.5W
    - Storm Intensity 65 mph
    - Movement North or 355 degrees at 20 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Post-Tropical Cyclone Isaias with winds of 65 mph will continue to
move north across southern Alabama overnight. Potential damaging
wind impacts still exist east of the Alabama River, excluding Baldwin
county, with the strongest winds occurring across the northeast
portion of our warning area closest to the decaying center of
circulation. Potential impacts from these winds include downed trees
and power lines, and power outages. Storm surge will remain elevated
along the Okaloosa county coast through late tonight.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* WIND:
Protect against strong wind gusts having possible additional impacts
east of the Alabama river, excluding Baldwin county. Potential impacts
in this area include:
    - Minor structural damage.
    - Some large trees snapped or uprooted along with fences and 
      roadway signs blown over.
    - Some roads impassable due to debris, and more within urban 
      or heavily wooded places.
    - Widespread power and communications outages.

* SURGE:
Protect against life-threatening surge having possible impacts across
coastal Okaloosa county. Potential impacts in this area include:
    - Areas of inundation, mainly near the coast.
    - Sections of near-shore routes and secondary roads become 
      weakened or washed out, especially in usually vulnerable low 
      spots.
    - Major beach erosion with heavy surf breaching dunes. Strong and 
      numerous rip currents.
    - Moderate damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks, and piers. 
      Several small craft broken away from moorings, especially in 
      unprotected anchorages.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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* EVACUATIONS:
Follow the advice of local officials.

* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:
Keep cell phones well charged. Cell phone chargers for automobiles 
can be helpful, but be aware of your risk for deadly carbon monoxide 
poisoning if your car is left idling in a garage or other poorly 
ventilated area.

It is important to remain calm, informed, and focused during an 
emergency. Be patient and helpful with those you encounter.

Rising flood waters are deadly. If you are in a flood-prone 
area, consider moving to higher ground. Never drive through a
flooded roadway. Remember, turn around don't drown!

If in a place that is vulnerable to high wind, such as near large 
trees, a manufactured home, upper floors of a high-rise building, or 
on a boat, consider moving to a safer shelter before the onset of 
strong winds or flooding.

Closely monitor weather.gov, NOAA Weather radio or local news outlets 
for official storm information. Be ready to adapt to possible changes 
to the forecast. Ensure you have multiple ways to receive weather 
warnings.

* ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION:
- For the latest detailed evacuation and shelter information...please 
refer to your local emergency management agency at the phone number 
or website listed below.
- Coastal Alabama:
- Baldwin County: 251-972-6807 or 
www.baldwincountyal.gov/departments/EMA
- Mobile County: 251-460-8000 or mobilecountyema.gov
- Northwest Florida:
- Escambia County: 850-471-6400 or myescambia.com/beready
- Santa Rosa County: 850-983-5360 www.santarosa.fl.gov/emergency
- Okaloosa County: 850-651-7150 or myokaloosa.com/emergency-management
- For information on appropriate preparations see ready.gov
- For additional disaster preparedness information see redcross.org

NEXT UPDATE
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The next local statement will be issued by the National Weather 
Service in Mobile AL around 4 AM CDT, or sooner if conditions warrant.