Northwest winds 20 to 25 mph with frequent gusts to around 40 mph expected.
WHERE
Portions of south central and southwest Alabama and northwest Florida.
WHEN
From 7 AM this morning to 5 PM CST this afternoon.
IMPACTS
Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Recommendations
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Sat 9:00 PM → Sun 6:00 AM CST
WHAT
Dangerous rip currents.
WHERE
In Alabama, Mobile Coastal and Baldwin Coastal Counties. In Florida, Escambia Coastal, Santa Rosa Coastal and Okaloosa Coastal Counties.
WHEN
Until 6 AM CST Sunday.
IMPACTS
Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
Recommendations
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.
