| Synopsis High pressure off the East Coast combined with Hurricane Ida moving northward over the central Gulf will create strong easterly wind flow and building seas early this morning. Tropical storm conditions are expected over the marine area beyond 20 nm from shore later this morning...and spreading northward and reaching the inshore waters of Alabama and northwest Florida by mid to late afternoon. Hurricane conditions are possible for all marine areas tonight. Seas ranging from 15 to 25 feet will be possible with Ida by late tonight continuing through Tuesday morning. Winds and seas will begin to subside late Tuesday afternoon into Wednesday as Ida moves inland north and east of the region. Please refer to the latest advisories from the National Hurricane Center on Hurricane Ida. |
| Today Tropical storm conditions expected with hurricane conditions possible. Northeast winds 20 to 25 knots increasing to 30 to 35 knots with gusts to around 45 knots in the afternoon. Bays and coastal waterways very rough. Showers likely through the day. Isolated thunderstorms in the afternoon. |
| Tonight Tropical storm conditions expected with hurricane conditions possible. Northeast winds 35 to 45 knots increasing to 40 to 50 knots after midnight. Gusts up to 55 knots becoming 60 knots after midnight. Bay waters very rough. Showers and isolated thunderstorms. |
| Tuesday Tropical storm conditions expected with hurricane conditions possible. Northwest winds 30 to 40 knots with gusts to around 50 knots decreasing to 30 to 35 knots in the afternoon. Bays and coastal waterways very rough. Chance of showers. |
| Tuesday Night North winds 20 to 25 knots. Bay waters rough. |
| Wednesday North winds 20 to 25 knots decreasing to 15 to 20 knots in the afternoon. Bay waters rough. |
| Wednesday Night North winds 15 to 20 knots. Bay waters choppy to rough. |
| Thursday North winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay waters a light chop. |
| Friday North winds 5 to 10 knots becoming southwest in the afternoon...then becoming south in the evening becoming southeast after midnight. Bay waters smooth. |
Hurricane Warning
...Hurricane Warning In Effect...
| Date | Time | Tide Type | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dauphin Island | |||
| 2009-11-09 | 2:17 AM CST | High Tide | 1.58 feet |
| 2009-11-09 | 2:28 PM CST | Low Tide | 0.06 feet |
| 2009-11-10 | 3:08 AM CST | High Tide | 1.31 feet |
| Mobile (Mobile State Docks) | |||
| 2009-11-08 | 3:23 PM CST | Low Tide | -0.02 feet |
| 2009-11-09 | 4:04 AM CST | High Tide | 1.94 feet |
| 2009-11-09 | 3:57 PM CST | Low Tide | 0.22 feet |
| 2009-11-10 | 4:47 AM CST | High Tide | 1.60 feet |
| Pensacola | |||
| 2009-11-09 | 2:52 AM CST | High Tide | 1.56 feet |
| 2009-11-09 | 2:07 PM CST | Low Tide | 0.06 feet |
| 2009-11-10 | 3:42 AM CST | High Tide | 1.27 feet |
| Date | Time | Current Type | Speed |
| Mobile Bay Entrance | |||
| 2009-11-08 | 3:06 PM CST | Slack, Flood Begins | 0.00 knots |
| 2009-11-08 | 9:16 PM CST | Max Flood | 2.23 knots |
| 2009-11-09 | 3:37 AM CST | Slack, Ebb Begins | -0.00 knots |
| 2009-11-09 | 9:36 AM CST | Max Ebb | -2.03 knots |
| 2009-11-09 | 3:56 PM CST | Slack, Flood Begins | 0.00 knots |
| 2009-11-09 | 10:00 PM CST | Max Flood | 1.68 knots |
| 2009-11-10 | 4:29 AM CST | Slack, Ebb Begins | -0.00 knots |
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