Tropical Cyclone Local Statement: 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

Last updated: July 22, 2026

Affected area: 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

Severity: Moderate · Effective: July 22, 2026 1:24 pm · Expires: July 22, 2026 9:30 pm

HLSMOB

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

**TROPICAL STORM WARNING CANCELLED FOR NORTHWEST FLORIDA – REMAINS IN
EFFECT FOR COASTAL ALABAMA**

NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
– The Tropical Storm Warning has been cancelled for Escambia
Coastal, Okaloosa Coastal, and Santa Rosa Coastal

* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
– A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Baldwin Central,
Baldwin Coastal, Mobile Central, and Mobile Coastal

* STORM INFORMATION:
– About 80 miles southwest of Mobile AL
– 29.9N 89.1W
– Storm Intensity 45 mph
– Movement West-northwest or 295 degrees at 7 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Tropical Storm Bertha continues to move ever so slightly to the
west, and will continue to move westward through the afternoon.
Despite Bertha exiting our marine waters, breezy conditions continue
well east of its center. Tropical storm force wind gusts of 40 mph
have been observed at times along the immediate Alabama coast and
additional tropical storm force gusts along the immediate coast are
possible over the next few hours.

Tide gauges in around Mobile Bay indicate that storm surge inundation
of up to 2.5 ft is occurring, which will result in minor flooding issues
in typically flood prone areas. Similar minor coastal flooding remains
possible in coastal Alabama and Mobile Bay this afternoon. Another round
of minor coastal flooding is also possible during high tide Thursday
morning due to the persistent and strong onshore flow in the wake of
Bertha.

Dangerous surf and beach conditions continue. A high risk of deadly
rip currents is in effect through Thursday night. A High Surf Warning
remains in effect due to surf of 8 to 11 feet along the Gulf beaches.
These large breaking waves will result in minor beach erosion, along
with flooding of vulnerable areas of the west end of Dauphin Island,
the Ft. Pickens area, and portions of Highway 399 between Pensacola
Beach and Navarre in the Gulf Islands National Seashore.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* SURGE:
Prepare for locally hazardous surge having possible limited impacts
across coastal Alabama. Potential impacts in this area include:
– Localized inundation with storm surge flooding mainly along
immediate shorelines and in low-lying spots, or in areas
farther inland near where higher surge waters move ashore.
– Sections of near-shore roads and parking lots become overspread
with surge water. Driving conditions dangerous in places where
surge water covers the road.
– Moderate beach erosion. Heavy surf also breaching dunes, mainly
in usually vulnerable locations. Strong rip currents.
– Minor to locally moderate damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks,
and piers. A few small craft broken away from moorings.

Elsewhere across northwest Florida, little to no impact is anticipated.

* WIND:
Prepare for hazardous wind having possible limited impacts across.
Potential impacts in this area include:
– Damage to porches, awnings, carports, sheds, and unanchored
mobile homes. Unsecured lightweight objects blown about.
– Many large tree limbs broken off. A few trees snapped or
uprooted, but with greater numbers in places where trees are
shallow rooted. Some fences and roadway signs blown over.
– A few roads impassable from debris, particularly within urban
or heavily wooded places. Hazardous driving conditions on
bridges and other elevated roadways.
– Scattered power and communications outages.

Elsewhere across portions of southwest Alabama…northwest
Florida…south central Alabama…and inland southeast Mississippi.,
little to no impact is anticipated.

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

* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:
Closely monitor weather.gov, NOAA Weather Radio and local news
outlets for official storm information. Listen for possible changes
to the forecast.

* 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 PM CDT, or sooner if conditions warrant.

Source: NWS Mobile AL (U.S. National Weather Service). Always follow official guidance. weather.gov