Weather Alerts for Baldwin Inland

Issued by the National Weather Service

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Flood Warning  FLOOD WARNING   Flood Warning
BALDWIN INLAND

Areas Affected:
Baldwin, AL
Effective: Fri, 6/19 1:58pm Updated: Fri, 6/19 5:26pm Urgency: Immediate
Expires: Sat, 6/20 2:00am Severity:  Severe  Certainty: Observed

 
Details:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Alabama...

Styx River Near Elsanor affecting Baldwin County.

For the Styx River...including Elsanor...Moderate flooding is
forecast.

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.

* WHERE...Styx River near Elsanor.

* WHEN...Until Saturday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Major Flood stage. Water is near and under
low lying houses on Donovan Circle with the road flooded. Goat
Cooper and Waterworld Roads impassable, with major flooding near
the river.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1:00 PM CDT Friday the stage was 15.7 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 1:00 PM CDT Friday was 15.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.8 feet
this evening. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow
morning.
- Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Information:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars
through flooded areas.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/mob. Click on
the Rivers and Lakes menu for forecasts and observations.

The next statement will be issued when updates occur.

Flood Warning  FLOOD WARNING   Flood Warning
BALDWIN INLAND

Areas Affected:
Baldwin, AL
Effective: Fri, 6/19 10:16am Updated: Fri, 6/19 5:26pm Urgency: Immediate
Expires: Fri, 6/19 10:30pm Severity:  Severe  Certainty: Observed

 
Details:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Alabama...

Fish River Near Silverhill affecting Baldwin County.

For the Fish River...including Silverhill...Moderate flooding is
forecast.

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.

* WHERE...Fish River near Silverhill.

* WHEN...Until late tonight.

* IMPACTS...At 13.7 feet, water on lower floor of lower elevation
houses on River Road Extension.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:30 AM CDT Friday the stage was 13.8 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 9:30 AM CDT Friday was 14.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late
this evening and continue falling to 2.7 feet Wednesday morning.
- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Information:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars
through flooded areas.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/mob. Click on
the Rivers and Lakes menu for forecasts and observations.

The next statement will be issued when updates occur.

Flood Warning  FLOOD WARNING   Flood Warning
BALDWIN INLAND

Areas Affected:
Baldwin, AL - Escambia, FL
Effective: Fri, 6/19 10:05am Updated: Fri, 6/19 5:26pm Urgency: Immediate
Expires: Fri, 6/19 10:15pm Severity:  Severe  Certainty: Observed

 
Details:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Alabama...Florida...

Perdido River Near Barrineau Park affecting Escambia and Baldwin
Counties.

For the Perdido River...including Barrineau Park...Minor flooding is
forecast.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Perdido River near Barrineau Park.

* WHEN...Until Monday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 17.6 feet, water reaches the first floor of Adventures
Perdido River Office Building.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 14.2 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 9:00 AM CDT Friday was 14.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.8 feet
just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage
Monday morning.
- Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Information:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars
through flooded areas.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/mob. Click on
the Rivers and Lakes menu for forecasts and observations.

The next statement will be issued when updates occur.

Heat Advisory  HEAT ADVISORY   Heat Advisory
BALDWIN INLAND

Areas Affected:
Mobile Inland - Mobile Central - Baldwin Central - Mobile Coastal - Baldwin Coastal - Escambia Coastal - Santa Rosa Coastal - Okaloosa Coastal - Stone - George
Effective: Fri, 6/19 11:13am Updated: Fri, 6/19 5:26pm Urgency: Expected
Expires: Fri, 6/19 6:00pm Severity:  Moderate  Certainty: Likely

 
Details:
* WHAT...Heat index values up to around 108.

* WHERE...In Alabama, Baldwin Central, Baldwin Coastal, Mobile
Central, Mobile Coastal, and Mobile Inland Counties. In Florida,
Escambia Coastal, Okaloosa Coastal, and Santa Rosa Coastal
Counties. In Mississippi, George and Stone Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.

Information:
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

High Surf Advisory  HIGH SURF ADVISORY   High Surf Advisory
BALDWIN INLAND

Areas Affected:
Mobile Coastal - Baldwin Coastal - Escambia Coastal - Santa Rosa Coastal - Okaloosa Coastal
Effective: Fri, 6/19 3:03pm Updated: Fri, 6/19 5:26pm Urgency: Expected
Expires: Sat, 6/20 1:00am Severity: Minor Certainty: Likely

 
Details:
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves around 5
feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous
rip currents.

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

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM CDT this
evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday
afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best
swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

Information:
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.

Flood Watch  FLOOD WATCH   Flood Watch
BALDWIN INLAND

Areas Affected:
Choctaw - Washington - Clarke - Wilcox - Monroe - Conecuh - Butler - Crenshaw - Escambia - Covington - Mobile Inland - Baldwin Inland - Mobile Central - Baldwin Central - Mobile Coastal - Baldwin Coastal - Escambia Inland - Escambia Coastal - Santa Rosa Inland - Santa Rosa Coastal - Okaloosa Inland - Okaloosa Coastal - Wayne - Perry - Greene - Stone - George
Effective: Fri, 6/19 3:00pm Updated: Fri, 6/19 5:26pm Urgency: Future
Expires: Fri, 6/19 6:00pm Severity:  Severe  Certainty: Possible

 
Details:
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.

* WHERE...Portions of Alabama, including the following areas, Baldwin
Central, Baldwin Coastal, Baldwin Inland, Butler, Choctaw, Clarke,
Conecuh, Covington, Crenshaw, Escambia, Mobile Central, Mobile
Coastal, Mobile Inland, Monroe, Washington and Wilcox, northwest
Florida, including the following areas, Escambia Coastal, Escambia
Inland, Okaloosa Coastal, Okaloosa Inland, Santa Rosa Coastal and
Santa Rosa Inland, and southeast Mississippi, including the
following areas, George, Greene, Perry, Stone and Wayne.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Extensive street flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are
possible.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Storms will bring additional heavy rain today resulting in a
continued threat of flash flooding, especially as soils are very
saturated. Additional rainfall amounts of 1-2 inches with locally
higher amounts of 2-4 inches are possible.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Information:
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

Rip Current Statement  RIP CURRENT STATEMENT   Rip Current Statement
BALDWIN INLAND

Areas Affected:
Mobile Coastal - Baldwin Coastal - Escambia Coastal - Santa Rosa Coastal - Okaloosa Coastal
Effective: Fri, 6/19 3:03pm Updated: Fri, 6/19 5:26pm Urgency: Expected
Expires: Sat, 6/20 1:00am Severity:  Moderate  Certainty: Likely

 
Details:
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves around 5
feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous
rip currents.

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

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM CDT this
evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday
afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best
swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

Information:
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.