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Central Mobile Weather Oct. 9-10: 4-8 Inches Rain
Mobile, AL – Hurricane and Storm Surge watches are in effect for central Mobile County as Isaias could bring life threatening storm surge, heavy rain and potentially dangerous winds beginning Friday,
By Avery Collins · 2026-10-07T20:54:26.620Z
Mobile, AL – Hurricane and Storm Surge watches are in effect for central Mobile County as Isaias could bring life threatening storm surge, heavy rain and potentially dangerous winds beginning Friday, Oct. 9.
According to the National Weather Service in Mobile, the watches include Mobile, Prichard and Theodore. A Hurricane Watch means hurricane force winds are possible somewhere in the area within 48 hours, while a Storm Surge Watch means life threatening inundation is possible.
The latest local wind forecast calls for sustained winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts reaching 55 mph, below tropical storm force. However, accounting for uncertainty in Isaias’ track, size and intensity, the NWS identifies the potential for winds of 74 to 110 mph.
Storm surge is a major concern. Forecasters say 4 to 7 feet of inundation above ground is possible somewhere within surge prone areas from Friday morning through Saturday morning.
The NWS says deep inundation could affect areas from the Dog River through the Mobile River and its tributaries, including downtown Mobile. The U.S. 90 Causeway could also become severely flooded or washed out in vulnerable sections.
Rainfall totals of 4 to 8 inches are forecast, with locally higher amounts possible. The NWS assesses the threat as having the potential for major flooding, including rapidly rising waterways, flooded roads and possible evacuations or rescues.
A few tornadoes are also possible, and residents should be prepared to shelter quickly if a Tornado Warning is issued.
Residents should continue monitoring NWS Mobile and Mobile County Emergency Management. Storm surge concerns could begin Friday morning, while wind, flooding and tornado threats may change as confidence increases in Isaias’ track, size and intensity.