10/09/2026
𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗡𝗢𝗪 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗛𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗲 𝗜𝘀𝗮𝗶𝗮𝘀
The latest forecast now calls for a high‑end Category 2 hurricane at landfall. Please take this storm seriously and complete all final preparations this morning.
𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀
Residents and visitors should complete all storm preparations as quickly possible. Remember: The first 96 hours are on you — ensure you have enough supplies to be self‑sufficient for at least four days. Visit www.ready.gov for a hurricane prep kit checklist.
𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝗖𝗹𝗼𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿
All roadways and bridges within the City of Gulf Shores remain open at this time. However, for public safety, the W.C. Holmes Bridge (Highway 59 Bridge) will close once conditions deteriorate and sustained winds reach 45 miles per hour.
Based on current forecasts, the bridge may close as early as noon today, and it will remain closed until the storm has passed and conditions are deemed safe for travel. The City will issue immediate notifications regarding any closures through its alert system (https://public.alertsense.com/SignUp/?RegionId=2057), website (www.gulfshoresal.gov), and official social media channels.
𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆
Vehicles, boats, trailers, and campers may be parked on the west side of Mickey Miller Blackwell Stadium at the Gulf Shores Sportsplex (19025 Oak Road West). Park at your own risk.
𝗘𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀
When winds and conditions become unsafe, public safety personnel will no longer be able to respond to calls. Please shelter in place before this occurs.
𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆 𝗦𝗵𝗲𝗹𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
Two shelters are to open in Baldwin County for residents who need a safer place to stay as Hurricane Isaias approaches the Gulf Coast:
• Baldwin County Coliseum – 19477 Fairground Road, Robertsdale
• St. Paul's Episcopal Church – 506 N. Pine St., Foley
Visit https://baldwincountyal.gov/services/ema/shelters for more information on these shelter locations.
Stay tuned to official City of Gulf Shores updates. Your safety is our top priority.