textproduct: Mobile/Pensacola

KEY MESSAGES

Updated at 623 PM CDT Sat Aug 8 2026 - Isolated to scattered storms are expected through the weekend.

- Heat indices around 100-107 degrees are expected through mid next week.

- A Low risk of rip currents develops is expected tonight through Tuesday at area beaches.

UPDATE

Issued at 623 PM CDT Sat Aug 8 2026

Scattered rainshowers and thunderstorm over the area will decrease in coverage and strength through the evening. A storm may become strong to marginally severe, with downbursts winds the primary mode of severe. No updates needed with the current package. /16

DISCUSSION

Issued at 127 PM CDT Sat Aug 8 2026

The area remains in between two upper levels ridges, one over the southwest and another off the east coast. Meanwhile, the Bermuda high over the western Atlantic will build westward Sunday into Monday. The resulting increased southerly flow will bring more deep layer moisture into the area with PW values over 2 inches. This will result in increased chances for showers and thunderstorm Sunday into Monday. Gusty winds and frequent lightning will be the main threats. The high moisture levels combined with the slow movement of the storms will also lead to locally heavy rainfall as well. By the middle of the week, the upper ridge builds over the area, with lower rain chances and higher temps.

High temperatures will be in the low to mid 90s through the period. Low temperatures are generally in the low to mid 70s each night with upper 70s along the coast. Heat index values will range from 100 to 107 in most areas through the period and widespread heat advisory criteria is not expected. /13

AVIATION

(00Z TAFS) Issued at 623 PM CDT Sat Aug 8 2026

General VFR conditions with local drops to low end MVFR over the area early this evening will become general VFr as the convection weakens. Slow movement of the convection will allow traffic to maneuver around them. The rainshowers and thunderstorms will shift offshore overnight, affecting near coastal areas around sunrise. Rainshowers and thunderstorms will develop inland in the afternoon, with drops to low end MVFR in the stronger storms. /16

MARINE

Issued at 127 PM CDT Sat Aug 8 2026

No impacts expected other than locally higher winds and seas possible near thunderstorms. /13

PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS

Mobile 73 91 75 91 / 10 40 30 50 Pensacola 77 89 78 90 / 10 30 20 30 Destin 78 88 79 89 / 30 30 10 20 Evergreen 73 92 72 91 / 10 40 10 50 Waynesboro 73 95 73 93 / 20 40 20 50 Camden 73 91 73 90 / 10 40 20 40 Crestview 74 91 73 92 / 20 40 10 40

MOB WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES

AL...None. FL...None. MS...None. GM...None.