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Marine Weather Statement for South Mobile Bay

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At 1209 PM CDT...Fair weather waterspouts were located near Middle Bay Light...moving east at 5 knots. Locations impacted include... East Fowl River Bridge, Alabama Port, and Middle Bay Light. The primary threats from these waterspouts are wind gusts up to 30 knots and locally higher waves. Boaters should consider...

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At 1209 PM CDT...Fair weather waterspouts were located near Middle Bay Light...moving east at 5 knots. Locations impacted include... East Fowl River Bridge, Alabama Port, and Middle Bay Light. The primary threats from these waterspouts are wind gusts up to 30 knots and locally higher waves. Boaters should consider seeking safe harbor until these waterspouts have passed. Weather conditions support the development of waterspouts. Waterspouts can easily overturn boats and create locally hazardous waves and seas. If a waterspout is sighted...seek safe harbor immediately.

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    Marine Weather Statement issued July 31 at 12:09PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL

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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Mobile AL. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.

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