The National Weather Service in Mobile issued multiple severe thunderstorm and flash flood warnings Monday morning along Alabama's Gulf Coast.
Heavy rains and strong winds of up to 80 mph were reported in Mobile and Baldwin Counties.
A waterspout was caught on camera in the Gulf Shores/Orange Beach area. The waterspout crossed over to the Perdido Key, Fla. area, causing debris to fly into the air.
Waterspout at Gulf Shores… video from Pierce Merry pic.twitter.com/Q9hG0PdJQr
— James Spann (@spann) May 13, 2024
Waterspout just crossed over Perdido Key, FL a few minutes ago. @AlanSealls @NWSMobile @tropicalupdate @WeatherNation @weartv pic.twitter.com/1JrWXzhNvG
— SaltyHumansWX (@SaltyHumans) May 13, 2024
A second line of storms is expected Monday evening. That system is forecasted to have less of a wind threat but could add to rain totals, causing concern for more flooding.
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