{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.618b10bd132d554e55ec5a4c709701f700ab3e5e.001.2","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Coastal Flood Advisory issued July 21 at 4:12PM CDT until July 23 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Mobile AL","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-07-21","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.618b10bd132d554e55ec5a4c709701f700ab3e5e.001.2","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"NWS Mobile AL"},"word_count":253,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Coastal Flood Advisory: Coastal Flood Advisory issued July 21 at 4:12PM CDT until July 23 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Mobile AL\n\n**Severity:** Minor\n**Certainty:** Likely\n**Urgency:** Expected\n**Areas:** Escambia Coastal\n**Issued by:** NWS Mobile AL\n**Sent:** 2026-07-21T16:12:00-05:00\n**Effective:** 2026-07-21T16:12:00-05:00\n**Expires:** 2026-07-22T00:00:00-05:00\n\n## Description\n* WHAT...For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking\nwaves of 8 to 11 feet in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood\nAdvisory, minor coastal flooding. For the High Rip Current Risk,\ndangerous rip currents.\n\n* WHERE...Escambia Coastal County.\n\n* WHEN...For the High Surf Warning, until 6 AM CDT Thursday. For\nthe Coastal Flood Advisory, until 10 AM CDT Thursday. For the\nHigh Rip Current Risk, through late Thursday night.\n\n* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only\nisolated road closures expected. Breaking waves can sweep\npeople off jetties and docks, and into dangerous seas. Life-\nthreatening swimming conditions and significant beach erosion\ncan be expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers\naway from shore into deeper water.\n\n## Instructions\nIf travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be\nclosed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of\nunknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone\nproperty.\n\nEveryone should remain out of the water due to life-threatening\nsurf conditions. Stay off of jetties, piers, and other waterside\ninfrastructure.\n\nSwim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and\nfloat. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a\ndirection following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the\nshore and call or wave for help."}